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Wave delivers free, intuitive accounting and invoicing software, making it ideal for entrepreneurs and startups.

Pricing

$16 / month

Founded

2009

Team size

201-500 employees

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

At a glance

Best for

Solo / freelancer, Startup (1-50), Small business (51-200)

Pricing model

Tiered plans

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About Wave

Wave is an accounting software that empowers small businesses, freelancers, and entrepreneurs to manage their finances and thrive. It makes money management easier and more affordable, featuring a user-friendly dashboard, robust reports on your business health, and even an in-house team of bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll coaches. With Wave, you'll have the support you need to stay on top of your finances and focus on growing your business.

Key Features Invoicing: Quickly create and send professional invoices. It supports automatic reminders, recurring billing, and payment tracking to help you get paid faster. Online Payments: Accept credit card, bank, and Apple Pay payments with low fees and automatic integration into your accounting records for easy tracking & fast processing. Accounting: Automate tasks like bank transaction imports, expense categorization, and generating financial reports, making tax time easier & improving cash flow tracking.

Estimates: Create professional estimates in minutes using customizable templates, track their progress in real-time, and easily convert into invoices once the deal is done. Mobile Receipts: Effortlessly scan and upload receipts using OCR technology from your mobile, desktop, or email, with automatic expense tracking & cloud backup. Payroll: Simplify employee and contractor payments. Features automatic tax filings, direct deposits, and seamless integration for stress-free payroll processing.

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Pricing model: Tiered plans

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Best-fit company size

Solo / freelancerStartup (1-50)Small business (51-200)

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