Free to start
Wave is free accounting & invoicing for tiny businesses, best for Micro-businesses & freelancers. It is a freemium tool that is free to start, rated 4.3/5 across 3,900 reviews — #5 of 5 accounting tools we track.
Overview
Wave offers genuinely free accounting and invoicing, earning money on payments and payroll. The best pick for micro-businesses and side hustles on a budget.
Key features
- Free accounting
- Unlimited invoicing
- Receipt scanning
- Paid payments add-on
- Payroll add-on
Pros & cons
Pros
- Core features free
- Easy for beginners
- Good invoicing
Cons
- Limited integrations
- Support paid
Integrations
Pricing
Full pricing details →How Wave compares
| Measure | Wave | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Starting price | Free | $25/mo |
| Rank by rating | #5 of 5 | — |
| Public API | No | 4 of 4 offer one |
Is Wave right for you?
A good fit if…
- • You are micro-businesses & freelancers.
- • Your use case is side hustles.
- • Your use case is micro-businesses.
- • Your use case is free invoicing.
- • Core features free matters to you.
Look elsewhere if…
- • Limited integrations would be a dealbreaker.
- • Support paid would be a dealbreaker.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Wave cost?+
Wave is free to start, with paid plans from $16/mo. It is a freemium product.
Does Wave have an API?+
No, Wave does not currently offer a public API.
Who is Wave best for?+
Wave is best suited for Micro-businesses & freelancers. Common use cases: side hustles, micro-businesses, free invoicing.
Is Wave better than other accounting tools?+
Among the 5 accounting tools we track, Wave ranks #5 by rating (4.3/5 against a 4.5/5 category average).
Does Wave have a free plan?+
Yes — Wave offers a free "Starter" plan, with paid plans from $16/mo.