Best QuickBooks alternative for your business accounting
Wave is one of the more affordable, more you-friendly alternatives to QuickBooks. Make tax season easy with simple money management solutions at your fingertips, starting at $0.
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More time for what you love
Sign up in minutes and access the solutions you actually need, all in one place. Don’t waste time building your own tech stack or sifting through complicated tools you’ll never use.
Be the wiz of your biz
Wave's accounting and invoicing features allow you to create professional invoices on-the-go, track expenses, digitally capture receipts, and more, so you can run the numbers just as well as you run your biz.
Ditch imposter syndrome
Whether you’re viewing your smart dashboard or accessing key financial reports, you’ll love our simple interface. Wave is made for small biz owners first.
What are the differences between Wave and QuickBooks?
The main difference between Wave and QuickBooks is that Wave is more affordable. With Wave, you can access invoicing, accounting, and other business management features at a lower price point.
Why choose Wave over QuickBooks?
Wave is one-stop money management, including accounting and invoicing, that’s easy (and fun!) to use.
Wave is built for you — small business owners, freelancers, and contractors — not accountants.
Unlike QuickBooks, Wave has a free Starter Plan, so you can get the features you need without breaking the bank.
When you’re ready, upgrade to the Pro Plan for additional features — it’s 50% less expensive than QuickBooks’ comparable Simple Start plan!
When you’re ready, upgrade to the Pro Plan for additional features — it’s less expensive than QuickBooks’ comparable EasyStart plan!
QuickBooks is for larger businesses, and comes with a bigger price tag.
Wave vs QuickBooks: Pros & Cons
Wave cons:
- Limited advanced features compared to QuickBooks
- Not as customizable as QuickBooks
QuickBooks pros:
- Advanced features for larger teams and businesses
- Extensive reporting options
Wave vs. QuickBooks:
A detailed comparison
Expensive, complicated tools don’t pay off. Access Wave’s pocket- and small business-friendly solutions today, starting at free.
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Real feedback from Wave users
"Wave's invoicing software makes your life a whole lot easier and takes that worry off you. I've tried Quickbooks—it's a bit more complicated and technical, and takes more time to set up."
“When I signed up with Wave it was a no brainer. It's been one of the best decisions I've made when it comes to making sure my accounting is on point.”
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"It’s not just a cool piece of software, it is giving peace of mind to people. You deserve to know your taxes aren't something you have to sweat over the entire calendar year."
Save time with bookkeeping automation
Small business owners spend 36% of their week on admin tasks (Time Etc.). Wave Pro frees you up by handling the repetitive work:
Unlimited bank & credit card connections
Secure, read-only, and PCI Level-1 certified.
Automatic transaction imports & categorization
Say goodbye to manual entry.
Receipt scanning with OCR
Snap a photo, bulk upload up to 10 receipts, and let Wave auto-populate the details.
Stay tax-ready with clean books
and instant reports
Tax time doesn’t have to be stressful. Wave Pro keeps you organized with:
Smart bookkeeping dashboards
Track income, expenses, payments, and invoices in one place.
Automatic tax reports
Generate profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports instantly.
Unlimited user access
Invite your accountant, bookkeeper, or payroll manager to collaborate securely.
Built for small business owners like you
Freelancers
Solopreneurs
Contractors
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