Wave

Invoicing and bookkeeping for freelancers and very small businesses Accounting

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Overview

Wave offers invoicing, bookkeeping and optional online payments. The Starter plan covers unlimited estimates, invoices, bills and bookkeeping records; the Pro plan adds bank-transaction import and categorization, receipt capture and late-payment reminders. Done-for-you bookkeeping is a separate paid service.

Best for

Freelancers and very small businesses that want simple invoicing and bookkeeping with a basic plan to start.

Pros

  • Starter plan includes unlimited invoices and bookkeeping records
  • Pro is $19/month, or $190/year billed annually
  • Optional bookkeeping service when you want help

Cons

  • Bank import and auto-categorization need Pro and a bank supported by Plaid
  • Online payments need approval and carry per-transaction fees
  • Support is by live chat and email on weekdays (9 AM to 4:45 PM Eastern), per the pricing page

Key features

  • Unlimited estimates, invoices, bills and bookkeeping records (Starter)
  • Auto-import and categorization of bank transactions via Plaid (Pro)
  • Receipt capture and expense tracking (Pro)
  • Automated late-payment reminders (Pro)
  • Optional online payments
  • Dedicated-bookkeeper service (paid)

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