About Wave

Online accounting software that provides features including invoicing, billing, payment tracking, payroll management, finance management, credit card processing, and receipt scanning. Wave Accounting is designed to help businesses streamline bookkeeping processes. With Wave's bank reconciliation tools, businesses can manage all bank account and credit card information in real-time to improve bookkeeping efficiency and accuracy. Businesses can also generate reports that include various data such as sales tax, balance sheet, cash flow, profit/loss, plus more. Wave's dashboard includes an invoicing tool that collects invoice payments. A small business owner can choose customizable invoicing templates based on unique business needs. Invoices can be sent via email and the software's credit card processing feature allows users to collect payments online. Recurring invoices and automatic payment features are available for regular customers. The platform ensures data availability and provides backup services for extra peace of mind. A key feature of the Pro Plan is the ability to establish unlimited bank and credit card connections, allowing users to connect their accounts within seconds. This automated process eliminates the need for manual receipt entry, saving time and reducing the risk of errors. Additionally, Wave's Pro Plan empowers users to keep track of their business's financial health by offering robust small business accounting reports. These reports, which are easy to use, provide valuable insights by allowing for month-to-month or year-to-year comparisons. By identifying cash flow trends, businesses can make informed decisions to navigate their financial landscape more effectively. Another significant advantage of the Pro Plan is the simplified tax management process it offers. By organizing income, expenses, payments, and invoices through the smart dashboard, Wave ensures that tax time becomes less burdensome for businesses. Moreover, Wave's security measures guarantee the protection of sensitive financial data. Bank data connections are read-only and encrypted using 256-bit encryption. The servers are housed under robust physical and electronic protection, and Wave is PCI Level-1 certified for handling credit card and bank account information, further enhancing the security of users' financial information.
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Wave pricing

Wave has a free version and offers a free trial. Wave paid version starts at US$16.00/year.

Starting Price:
US$16.00/year
Free Version:
Yes
Free trial:
Yes

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Wave Reviews

Feature rating

Value for Money
4.6
Functionality
4.2
Ease of Use
4.4
Customer Support
4.0
5 reviews of 1,615 View all reviews
Amanda
Amanda
  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Features
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 20/9/2024

Wave - Accounting Software

I've used Wave for nearly five years now. It's simple to use, and the cost is pretty low compared to some of the other options out there. I have had a few technology hiccups from time to time that have created some extra work and had me exploring other options, but each time it was eventually resolved, and I am still with them.

Pros

Wave is pretty easy to use, and if you can't figure it out on your own, the help documents are pretty easy to follow and guide you to the right spot.

Cons

It's invoicing only so it's not as robust as some competitor products that also include documents for proposals and such.

Alternatives Considered

HoneyBook, FreshBooks and QuickBooks Enterprise

Reasons for Switching to Wave

Wave had the easiest to use interface and the options that were on the "had to have" list at the lowest rate. I really liked HoneyBook and FreshBooks, but their cheapest plans were much more expensive than Wave.
Heather
  • Industry: Mental Health Care
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Features
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 30/8/2024

Great accounting & invoicing tools for small businesses

positive! I've been using them for 5 years and have needed to reach out for personal help a couple of times. They are attentive and thorough even if you have to wait a little bit. The chat function is pretty thorough & helpful too.

Pros

User friendly, pretty easy to figure out how to do things, simple interface, the free plan offers a lot of tools

Cons

The process for automatically categorizing payments and income doesn't work as smoothly as it could. Their AI tool is alright but makes mistakes. When you use their native Checkouts tool for collecting payments, they are categorized in a way that you cannot fully edit.

Alternatives Considered

Quicken and FreshBooks

Reasons for Choosing Wave

It was too cumbersome and time consuming to manage my own spreadsheet

Reasons for Switching to Wave

Price and ease of onboarding quickly with integrations
Robert
  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
1
Features
1
Ease of Use
1
Customer Support
1

1
Reviewed on 5/9/2024

Worst Customer Service EVER

Horrid. Eventually you will have a question and need help. Even with the 16 dollar per month they were completely un helpful and dismissive. All you have is chat that they send you pre written script blurbs. While the chat people are PC your in a hell of where they can not do anything.
It was like calling 911 and instead of someone sending help they just sit there and say "Oh that sounds bad, I understand, Golly darn."

Pros

At first it was useful. Glitchy but free.

Cons

Customer Service
Help Desk
The non existent manager
No phone to call even with a paid membership

Josh
  • Industry: Sporting Goods
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Features
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

4
Reviewed on 2/8/2024

Not paying for more than I need!

Overall I’m extremely satisfied. I don’t feel like I’m forced to pay for things that I really don’t need. The basics are free and the add-ons are reasonably priced

Pros

It’s simple and straightforward. It’s got a clean sleek look and it’s very affordable.

Cons

I wish I could view my transactions within the app instead of just online.

Alternatives Considered

Sage Accounting, Square Payroll and Microsoft Excel

Reasons for Choosing Wave

Cost is the main reason I was looking for an alternative, but other than a much more affordable price, the simplicity and sleekness of wave played a huge part in earning my business.

Reasons for Switching to Wave

The simplicity and sleekness of wave played a huge part in earning my business over the others.
Mary
  • Industry: E-Learning
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Features
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 28/8/2024

One Stop Money Management Platform

My overall experience has been outstanding. The business has used Wave for nearly 6 years.

Pros

I like the ease of use and the ability to create both individual invoices and recurring invoices. I also like the ability to take a range of payments from card to direct deposit (ACH). Finally, the ease of managing transactions makes my life easier as a small business owner.

Cons

The recent price increase, while understandable, is never fun.

Alternatives Considered

QuickBooks Online

Reasons for Switching to Wave

I liked the interface, the ease of use, and the great support.

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