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Wave

Built for small business owners and solopreneurs, not accountants.

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Pricing

Free Starter plan for basic accounting and invoicing. Pro plan costs $16/month (or $190...

Primary use case

Invoicing and accepting online payments.

Last updated

Nov 12, 2025

Snapshot

Wave is a cloud-based financial management software designed for small businesses, simplifying accounting and invoicing. It offers a free tier with essential features and paid plans for advanced functionalities.

Key highlights

Free core accounting and invoicing features.

User-friendly interface, ideal for non-accountants.

Mobile app for on-the-go invoicing and receipt scanning.

Quick start

  1. 1 Create an account online.
  2. 2 Connect bank accounts for automatic transaction import.
  3. 3 Start sending professional invoices.
  4. 4 Track income and expenses.

Where it shines

Very small businesses and solopreneurs.

Freelancers and contractors.

Service-based or digital product businesses.

Those needing to keep costs low.