Wave Pricing
Wave is free to start, with paid plans from $16/mo — about $192/year at the entry tier. There are 2 plans, including a free tier. That is below the $25/mo average for accounting tools we track.
Wave plans & prices
Every Wave plan, what it includes, and who each one suits.
What Wave costs over time
List price per plan, projected across a year. Annual prepayment is often discounted, so treat these as the ceiling rather than the final bill.
| Plan | Per month | 3 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | $16 | $48 | $192 |
What each plan includes
Each tier builds on the one before it, so higher plans also include everything below them.
| Feature | Starter Free | Pro $16 |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | ||
| Unlimited invoices | ||
| Auto-import transactions | ||
| Receipt capture |
Which Wave plan should you choose?
Trying it out → Starter
Free forever. Best for testing Wave before you commit budget.
On a budget → Pro ($16/mo)
The cheapest paid way in — $192 a year.
Most teams → Starter (Free/mo)
The plan Wave positions as its best-value tier for Micro-businesses & freelancers.
Is Wave good value?
Across the 4 other accounting tools we track, entry pricing averages $25/mo (from $19 to $35). Wave is free to start, and its cheapest paid plan is $16/mo — below average.
Hidden costs to budget for
- • Per-seat plans multiply with team size — check whether the price above is per user.
- • Headline prices usually assume annual billing; paying monthly costs more.
- • Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are common paid add-ons.
- • Watch for renewal pricing: introductory rates often rise at the second term.
Ready to try Wave?
Check current pricing and any live offers on their site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Wave cost?+
Wave is free to start, with paid plans from $16 per month. There are 2 plans in total, including a free tier.
Does Wave have a free plan?+
Yes. Wave offers a free "Starter" plan that includes Accounting, Unlimited invoices. Paid plans start at $16/mo.
How much is Wave per year?+
At the Pro price of $16/mo, Wave costs about $192 per year. Many vendors discount annual billing, so the real figure is often lower if you prepay.
Is Wave expensive compared with other accounting tools?+
The 4 other accounting tools we track average $25/mo to start. Wave's cheapest paid plan is $16/mo, which is below that average.
Are there hidden costs with Wave?+
Headline prices often assume annual prepayment, and per-seat plans multiply with team size. Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are commonly paid add-ons — check these before you commit.