Wave vs. QuickBooks
Wave makes accounting easy for your business.
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Create and send beautiful invoices that get you paid fast. When you get paid through a Wave invoice, your bookkeeping records are automatically updated, saving you time and helping you prep for tax season.
Unlike other tiered accounting software options, you can manage your money in one place with Wave and stop wasting time by switching between a bunch of different software.
Simply create your Wave account, set up your business in minutes, and let the magic happen.
Wave vs. QuickBooks
Crush imposter syndrome with Wave's bookkeeping tools, for business owners at any stage.
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Customers love Wave
4.4 out of 5 stars based on user reviews collected by G2Crowd as of January 2024.
It is BANANAS how much easier & more intuitive Wave is for human accounting, invoicing, and payroll than Quickbooks.
Wave vs. QuickBooks
Here's why we think you'll love Wave.
Accounting
Powerful, cloud-based accounting software that perfectly integrates with Wave’s suite of money management tools to help you run your business better. Designed to be easy for freelancers and small business owners to use, while making accountants happy with robust reports and functionality.
Invoicing
Professional, customizable invoices that are quick and easy to create. Send invoices on-the-go using Wave’s mobile app, which automatically syncs to your accounting records so your bookkeeping is already done. Send unlimited recurring invoices to as many customers as you want.
Online payments
Time-saving features like scheduled payment reminders and automatic credit card payments. Connects seamlessly with Wave’s invoicing and accounting software, so you’ll always have the information you need in one place. Starting at 2.9% + $0.60 per transaction.
With the Pro Plan, get unlimited, secure, and reliable bank connections**, and you can unlock rates starting at 2.9% + $0* for the first 10 credit card transactions each month and—until June 3, 2024—you can process unlimited credit card transactions for the same rate.
1 Rates are 1% for bank payments (minimum fee of $1). For information on credit card rates, visit Pricing for details.
Plans to make
your plans happen.
Just starting your business or looking for the basics? This is the place.
Create unlimited estimates, invoices, bills, and bookkeeping records
Option to accept online payments
Invoice on-the-go via the Wave app
Manage cash flow and customers in one dashboard
Want to look more polished, save more time, and conquer cash flow? It’s Pro time.
Option to accept online payments at a discounted rate
Auto-import bank transactions
Auto-merge and categorize bank transactions
Digitally capture unlimited receipts and track expenses
Automate late payment reminders
And more!
Create unlimited estimates, invoices, bills, and bookkeeping records
Option to accept online payments
Invoice on-the-go via the Wave app
Manage cash flow and customers in one dashboard
Option to accept online payments at a discounted rate
Auto-import bank transactions
Auto-merge and categorize bank transactions
Digitally capture unlimited receipts and track expenses
Automate late payment reminders
And more!
Just starting your business or looking for the basics? This is the place.
Create unlimited estimates, invoices, bills, and bookkeeping records
Option to accept online payments
Invoice on-the-go via the Wave app
Manage cash flow and customers in one dashboard
Want to look more polished, save more time, and conquer cash flow? It’s Pro time.
Billed annually
Billed annually
Option to accept online payments at a discounted rate
Auto-import bank transactions
Auto-merge and categorize bank transactions
Digitally capture unlimited receipts and track expenses
Automate late payment reminders
And more!
Create unlimited estimates, invoices, bills, and bookkeeping records
Option to accept online payments
Invoice on-the-go via the Wave app
Manage cash flow and customers in one dashboard
Billed annually
Billed annually
Option to accept online payments at a discounted rate
Auto-import bank transactions
Auto-merge and categorize bank transactions
Digitally capture unlimited receipts and track expenses
Automate late payment reminders
And more!
*Active subscription required. While subscribed to Wave’s Pro Plan, get 2.9% + $0 (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) and 3.4% + $0 (Amex) per transaction for an unlimited number of transactions during the offer period. After the offer ends: over 10 transactions per month at 2.9% + $0.60 (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) and 3.4% + $0.60 (Amex) per transaction. Discover processing is only available to US customers. See full terms and conditions
**We use Plaid to facilitate bank connections. Not all financial institutions are supported so we can’t guarantee that you will be able to connect an account. Check Plaid's troubleshooting guide for more information or learn more about how bank connections work at Wave.
