Wave review

Best for

Very small businesses in the US and Canada on a tight budget

Free plan

Yes

Pricing

Check the provider's website for current pricing in your currency.

Company origin

Canada

Overview

Wave is free-to-start invoicing and accounting for small businesses, with paid payments and payroll add-ons. It is a strong fit for very small businesses in the US and Canada on a tight budget. It is used internationally — check that it supports your country's tax rules, currency and payment methods.

Who should consider Wave?

Consider it if you are among very small businesses in the US and Canada on a tight budget. Before you buy, test it with a week of real work, check the price for your number of users, and confirm you can export your data if you switch later.

Wave alternatives

Software	Best for	Free plan	Origin
QuickBooks Online	Small businesses in the US, UK, Canada and Australia	No (trial may exist)	US	Visit
Xero	Small businesses and accountants in the UK, Australia and New Zealand	No (trial may exist)	NZ	Visit
FreshBooks	Freelancers and service businesses billing clients for time	No (trial may exist)	CA	Visit
Invoice Ninja	Freelancers who want an open-source invoicing option	Yes	US	Visit
Zoho Books	GST-registered small businesses that want accounting and invoicing together	Yes	IN	Visit
Zoho Invoice	Freelancers and service businesses who just need professional invoices	Yes	IN	Visit

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