Wave

Free accounting and invoicing for very small businesses.

Key features

  • Free invoicing
  • Bookkeeping
  • Receipt scanning (paid)
  • Payments
  • Payroll (paid)

Pros and cons

What's good

  • Core accounting is free
  • Simple
  • Good for invoicing

Watch out for

  • Limited to US and Canada for many features
  • Fewer integrations

Who should use Wave?

Solo entrepreneurs and micro businesses in the US and Canada.

Wave alternatives

BILL Accounts payable and receivable automation for businesses. Free trial Expensify Receipt scanning and expense reports. Freemium FreshBooks Invoicing-first accounting for freelancers and service businesses. Free trial Harvest Time tracking with invoicing and expenses. Freemium

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Features and pricing change often. Check the official Wave website for current plans before you buy.