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Wave vs. Freshbooks invoicing

Get paid fast and easy with Wave's invoicing software.

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Unlimited invoicing and bookkeeping records

Create and send beautiful invoices that get you paid fast. When you get paid through a Wave invoice, your bookkeeping records are automatically updated, saving you time and helping you prep for tax season.

Save time, do what you love

Unlike other tiered accounting software options, you can manage your money in one place with Wave and stop wasting time by switching between a bunch of different software.

Set-up is quick and easy

Simply create your Wave account, set up your business in minutes, and let the magic happen.

Everything you need to run your business like a boss.

Get started for free

Wave vs. Freshbooks invoicing

Wave plans

Freshbooks

Unlimited invoicing
starting at $0
$15/month
Unlimited vendors and customers
starting at $0
$50+/month
Add your brand colors and logo to an invoice
starting at $0
$15/month
Unlimited bookkeeping records
starting at $0
$15/month
Add partners or accountant as collaborators
with Pro
$10/month per collaborator
Financial reporting to help you run your business better
starting at $0
$15/month for limited reporting
Apps for iOS and Android
starting at $0
$15/month
Scan receipts with your phone
with Pro or a subscription to our receipts feature
$15/month
Credit card processing
2.9% + $0.60 per transaction for Visa and Mastercard. Unlock a 2.9% + $0  for the first 10 transactions each month with Pro.
2.9% + 30¢ per transaction. 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction for AMEX

Over 300,000 small businesses
trust Wave

Over 300,000 small businesses trust Wave

Headshot of Wave customer Tatiyanna.
Tatiyanna W.
TruCreates.com

"Wave invoicing 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."

A headshot of Wave customer Don Lam.
Don Lam
Don Lam, DIY Body

“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.

Headshot of Wave customer Robbie Katherine Anthony.
Robbie Katherine Anthony
Euphoria LGBT Inc.
App Development

"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."

Everything you need to run your business like a boss.

Get started for free

Wave vs. Freshbooks invoicing

Here's why we think you'll love Wave.

Accounting

Powerful, cloud-based accounting software that perfectly integrates with Wave’s suite of money management tools to help you run your business better. Designed to be easy for freelancers and small business owners to use, while making accountants happy with robust reports and functionality.

Invoicing

Professional, customizable invoices that are quick and easy to create. Send invoices on-the-go using Wave’s mobile app, which automatically syncs to your accounting records so your bookkeeping is already done. Send unlimited recurring invoices to as many customers as you want.

Online payments

Time-saving features like scheduled payment reminders and automatic credit card payments. Connects seamlessly with Wave’s invoicing and accounting software, so you’ll always have the information you need in one place. Starting at 2.9% + $0.60 per transaction.

With the Pro Plan, get unlimited, secure, and reliable bank connections**, and you can unlock rates starting at 2.9% + $0* for the first 10 credit card transactions each month and—until May 1, 2024—you can process unlimited credit card transactions for the same rate.

1 Rates are 1% for bank payments (minimum fee of $1). For information on credit card rates, visit Pricing for details.

Plans to make your
plans happen

Save $50
Save $38
Save $50
Save $38
STARTERPlan

Just starting your business or looking for the basics? This is the place.

$0
Get started now
  • Create unlimited estimates, invoices, bills, and bookkeeping records

  • Option to accept online payments
    2.9% + $0.60 per credit card transaction
    3.4% + $0.60 per Amex transaction

  • Invoice on-the-go with the mobile app

  • Manage cash flow and customers in one dashboard

Recommended
ProPlan

Want to look more polished, save more time, and conquer cash flow? It’s Pro time.

$19USD/month*
Billed monthly
PROMO:
$19
$13.30USD/month*
Save $17.10 off your first 3 months
$25CAD/month*
Billed monthly
PROMO:
$25
$17.50CAD/month*
Save $22.50 off your first 3 months
Get started now
Everything in Starter, plus….
  • Option to accept online payments at a discounted rate
    2.9% + $0** per credit card transaction
    3.4% + $0** per Amex transaction

  • Auto-import bank transactions***

  • Auto-merge and categorize bank transactions

  • Digitally capture unlimited receipts and track expenses

  • Automate late payment reminders

  • And more!

STARTERPlan

Just starting your business or looking for the basics? This is the place.

$0
Get started now
  • Create unlimited estimates, invoices, bills, and bookkeeping records

  • Option to accept online payments
    2.9% + $0.60 per credit card transaction
    3.4% + $0.60 per Amex transaction

  • Invoice on-the-go with the mobile app

  • Manage cash flow and customers in one dashboard

Recommended
ProPlan

Want to look more polished, save more time, and conquer cash flow? It’s Pro time.

$190USD/year*
Billed annually
$250CAD/year*
Billed annually
Get started now
Everything in Starter, plus….
  • Option to accept online payments at a discounted rate
    2.9% + $0** per credit card transaction
    3.4% + $0** per Amex transaction

  • Auto-import bank transactions***

  • Auto-merge and categorize bank transactions

  • Digitally capture unlimited receipts and track expenses

  • Automate late payment reminders

  • And more!

*Active subscription required. While subscribed to Wave’s Pro Plan, get 2.9% + $0 (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) and 3.4% + $0 (Amex) per transaction for an unlimited number of transactions during the offer period. After the offer ends: over 10 transactions per month at 2.9% + $0.60 (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) and 3.4% + $0.60 (Amex) per transaction. Discover processing is only available to US customers. See full terms and conditions

**We use Plaid to facilitate bank connections. Not all financial institutions are supported so we can’t guarantee that you will be able to connect an account. Check Plaid's troubleshooting guide for more information or learn more about how bank connections work at Wave.

You didn't start your business to
be a bookkeeper

You didn't start your business to be a bookkeeper

Get started for free

You didn't start your business to be a bookkeeper

Get started for free
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Wave vs.

The Freshbooks feeling a little stale? for small
business owners

The Freshbooks feeling a little stale? for small business owners

Get paid fast and easy with Wave's invoicing software.

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No hidden
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Fun
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Get paid fast and easy with Wave's invoicing software.
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No hidden
fees
Easy
interface
Fun
to use
Get paid fast and easy with Wave's invoicing software.
Small biz
approved
Illustration of a person with rolled papers in a tote bag, pointing at a cash flow chart that’s available in Wave.

Unlimited invoicing and bookkeeping records

Create and send beautiful invoices that get you paid fast. When you get paid through a Wave invoice, your bookkeeping records are automatically updated, saving you time and helping you prep for tax season.

Illustration of a person sitting cross-legged in a meditative pose with documents and folders floating above.

Save time, do what you love

Unlike other tiered accounting software options, you can manage your money in one place with Wave and stop wasting time by switching between a bunch of different software.

Illustration of a laptop with a glowing Wave logo on the screen, surrounded by sparkles.

Set-up is quick and easy

Simply create your Wave account, set up your business in minutes, and let the magic happen.

Take the easy route with Wave!

Take the easy route with Wave!

Get started for free

Accounting

An image depicting the differences between Wave and the competitor, on Wave's app Dashboard.
An image depicting the differences between Wave and the competitor, on Wave's app Dashboard.

Accounting

PROPlan

$19
USD monthly

USD monthly

USD monthly
No items found.
Unlimited vendors and customers
Included.
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Not included.
Add your brand colors and logo to an invoice
Included.
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Not included.
Unlimited bookkeeping records
Included.
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Not included.
Add partners or accountant as collaborators
Included.
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Not included.
Financial reporting to help you run your business better
Included.
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Not included.
Apps for iOS and Android
Included.
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Not included.
Scan receipts with your phone
Included.
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Not included.
Credit card processing
Included.
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Some reports
Some reports
Add multiple users to your account
Included.
Not included.
Not included.
Manage accounts payable
Included.
Not included.
Not included.
Manage accounts receivable
Included.
Not included.
Not included.
View cash flow dashboard
Included.
Not included.
Not included.

PROPlan

$25
CAD monthly

CAD monthly

CAD monthly
No items found.
Unlimited vendors and customers
Included.
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Not included.
Add your brand colors and logo to an invoice
Included.
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Not included.
Unlimited bookkeeping records
Included.
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Not included.
Add partners or accountant as collaborators
Included.
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Not included.
Financial reporting to help you run your business better
Included.
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Not included.
Apps for iOS and Android
Included.
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Not included.
Scan receipts with your phone
Included.
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Not included.
Credit card processing
Included.
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Some reports
Some reports
Add multiple users to your account
Included.
Not included.
Not included.
Manage accounts payable
Included.
Not included.
Not included.
Manage accounts receivable
Included.
Not included.
Not included.
View cash flow dashboard
Included.
Not included.
Not included.

PROPlan

$19
USD monthly

USD monthly

Simple Start

Easy Start

USD monthly
No items found.
Track sales & sales tax
Included.
Included.
Included.
Customize chart of accounts
Included.
Included.
Included.
Send invoices & accept payments
Included.
Included.
Included.
Send estimates
Included.
Included.
Included.
Track sales & sales tax
Included.
Included.
Included.
Customize chart of accounts
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Not included.
Manage 1099 contractors
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Not included.
Accountant-approved reporting
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Built for businesses with 1-9 employees
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Manage vendors
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Manage bills
Included.
Not included.
Included.
View balance sheets and financial statements
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Create checkout links
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Create recurring invoices and
get paid automatically
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Reconcile accounts
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Run basic reports
Included.
Some reports
Some reports
Built for businesses with 1-9 employees
Included.
Not included.
Not included.
Manage 1099 contractors
Included.
Not included.
Not included.
Manage vendors
Included.
Not included.
Not included.
Manage bills
Included.
Not included.
Not included.
View balance sheets and financial statements
Included.
Not included.
Not included.
Add multiple users to your account
Included.
Not included.
Not included.
Manage accounts payable
Included.
Not included.
Not included.
Manage accounts receivable
Included.
Not included.
Not included.
View cash flow dashboard

PROPlan

$25
CAD monthly

Solopreneur

Self-Employed

CAD monthly

Simple Start

Easy Start

CAD monthly
No items found.
Track sales & sales tax
Included.
Included.
Included.
Customize chart of accounts
Included.
Included.
Included.
Send invoices & accept payments
Included.
Included.
Included.
Send estimates
Included.
Included.
Included.
Track sales & sales tax
Included.
Included.
Included.
Customize chart of accounts
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Not included.
Manage 1099 contractors
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Not included.
Accountant-approved reporting
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Built for businesses with 1-9 employees
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Manage vendors
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Manage bills
Included.
Not included.
Included.
View balance sheets and financial statements
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Create checkout links
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Create recurring invoices and
get paid automatically
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Reconcile accounts
Included.
Not included.
Included.
Run basic reports
Included.
Some reports
Some reports
Built for businesses with 1-9 employees
Included.
Not included.
Not included.
Manage 1099 contractors
Included.
Not included.
Not included.
Manage vendors
Included.
Not included.
Not included.
Manage bills
Included.
Not included.
Not included.
View balance sheets and financial statements
Included.
Not included.
Not included.
Add multiple users to your account
Included.
Not included.
Not included.
Manage accounts payable
Included.
Not included.
Not included.
Manage accounts receivable
Included.
Not included.
Not included.
View cash flow dashboard

Invoicing

Powerful, cloud-based accounting software that perfectly integrates with Wave’s suite of money management tools to help you run your business better. Designed to be easy for freelancers and small business owners to use, while making accountants happy with robust reports and functionality.

Wave pros:

  • Free invoicing and accounting for small businesses with the free Starter Plan
  • Simple, easy to use, and designed for freelancers and small businesses
  • No hidden fees, full transparency

Wave pros:

  • Free invoicing and accounting for small businesses with the free Starter Plan
  • Simple, easy to use, and designed for freelancers and small businesses
  • No hidden fees, full transparency

Wave cons:

  • Limited advanced features compared to QuickBooks
  • Not as customizable as QuickBooks

Professional, customizable invoices that are quick and easy to create. Send invoices on-the-go using Wave’s mobile app, which automatically syncs to your accounting records so your bookkeeping is already done. Send unlimited recurring invoices to as many customers as you want.

QuickBooks cons:

  • High pricing for basic features
  • Advanced features may create a steeper learning curve
  • Additional costs for certain features, with high price jumps between plans

QuickBooks cons:

  • High pricing for basic features
  • Advanced features may create a steeper learning curve
  • Additional costs for certain features, with high price jumps between plans

QuickBooks pros:

  • Advanced features for larger teams and businesses
  • Extensive reporting options

Powerful, cloud-based accounting software that perfectly integrates with Wave’s suite of money management tools to help you run your business better. Designed to be easy for freelancers and small business owners to use, while making accountants happy with robust reports and functionality.

Wave pros:

  • Free invoicing and accounting for small businesses with the free Starter Plan
  • Simple, easy to use, and designed for freelancers and small businesses
  • No hidden fees, full transparency

Wave cons:

  • Limited advanced features compared to QuickBooks
  • Not as customizable as QuickBooks

Professional, customizable invoices that are quick and easy to create. Send invoices on-the-go using Wave’s mobile app, which automatically syncs to your accounting records so your bookkeeping is already done. Send unlimited recurring invoices to as many customers as you want.

QuickBooks cons:

  • High pricing for basic features
  • Complex user interface steep learning curve
  • Hidden fees for certain advanced features

QuickBooks pros:

  • Advanced features for larger teams and businesses
  • Extensive reporting options

Real feedback from Wave users

A headshot of Wave customer Don Lam.
Don Lam
Don Lam, DIY Body

“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.

Headshot of Wave customer Robbie Katherine Anthony.
Robbie Katherine Anthony
Euphoria LGBT Inc.
App Development

"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."

TRUSTED BY SMALL BUSINESSES LIKE YOURS

More reasons to love Wave

More reasons to love Wave

Make bookkeeping and tax time easy with solutions that are affordable, small biz friendly, and—dare we say—fun to use.

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Ask an expert

Get by with a little 1:1 help

Our (non-judgmental) in-house team of bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll experts is standing by to coach you—or do the work for you.
Learn more about Advisors
Three of our Wave Advisors
Ask an expert

Get by with a little 1:1 help

Our (non-judgmental) in-house team of bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll experts is standing by to coach you—or do the work for you.
Three of our Wave Advisors

Built for small business owners like you

Built for small business owners like you

Freelancers

Pay your staff (and yourself!) with confidence.
Tru Williams
Photographer/Videographer

Solopreneurs

Get tidy books for tax time—one less thing to worry about.
Dae
Dae the poet

Contractors

Fire off professional invoices and estimates in minutes.
Wave customer Troy Styke
Troy Styke
Crystal Clean Window Cleaning

Consultants

Set up recurring invoices and payments for repeat clients.
Wave customer Sarah Stockdale
Sarah Stockdale
Growclass Founder

Built for small business owners like you

Freelancers

Pay your staff (and yourself!) with confidence.
Tru Williams
Photographer/Videographer

Solopreneurs

Get tidy books for tax time—one less thing to worry about.
Dae
Dae the poet

Contractors

Fire off professional invoices and estimates in minutes.
Wave customer Troy Styke
Troy Styke
Crystal Clean Window Cleaning

Consultants

Set up recurring invoices and payments for repeat clients.
Wave customer Sarah Stockdale
Sarah Stockdale
Growthclass Founder

Wave vs.

Final verdict

Time-saving features like scheduled payment reminders and automatic credit card payments. Connects seamlessly with Wave’s invoicing and accounting software, so you’ll always have the information you need in one place. Starting at 2.9% + $0.60 per transaction.

With the Pro Plan, get unlimited, secure, and reliable bank connections**, and you can unlock rates starting at 2.9% + $0* for the first 10 credit card transactions each month and—until May 1, 2024—you can process unlimited credit card transactions for the same rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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You didn't start your business to
be a bookkeeper

You didn't start your business to be a bookkeeper

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You didn't start your business to be a bookkeeper

Get started for free

†Offer only available to new Pro Plan subscribers when purchasing a monthly subscription through Wave’s website, and is limited to one offer per customer. Discount applied to the listed monthly price for Wave’s Pro Plan, starting from the date the Pro Plan is purchased and continuing for three monthly payment periods. Following the offer period, your account will automatically be charged at the listed monthly price until you cancel your subscription. You can cancel your subscription up until one (1) day before your renewal date through Wave. If you choose to cancel your subscription, it will remain active until the end of your current billing period. This discount can't be combined with any other promotional offer from Wave. Offer available from August 14, 2025 until August 27, 2025. Please see Waves Paid Subscription Terms of Service for more details. Offer Terms and Conditions subject to change without notice.