Wave vs. FreshBooks vs. QuickBooks
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Wave's invoicing software is fully integrated with our accounting and online payments solutions so you can send recurring invoices, get paid, and organize your books—all in one place.
Wave vs. FreshBooks vs. QuickBooks
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Over 300,000 small businesses trust Wave
"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."
“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."
Wave vs. FreshBooks vs. QuickBooks
Here's why we think you'll love Wave.
Unlimited accounting
- Cloud-based software with robust reporting
- Easy-to-use functionality, ideal for everyone from artists to small biz CEO’s
- Backed by certified bank-grade security practices
Unlimited invoicing
- Create professional invoices unique to your business
- Send invoices from your mobile device using our free iOS and Android app
- Set up repeat invoices for any number of clients
Low-fee online payments
- Accept credit card and bank payments for as little as 1% per transaction.
- Fully integrated with our powerful set of products and features
- Send payment reminders and schedule regular bill payments
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
Just starting your business or looking for the basics? This is the place.
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 transactionInvoice on-the-go with the mobile app
Manage cash flow and customers in one dashboard
Want to look more polished, save more time, and conquer cash flow? It’s Pro time.
Option to accept online payments at a discounted rate
2.9% + $0** per credit card transaction
3.4% + $0** per Amex transactionAuto-import bank transactions***
Auto-merge and categorize bank transactions
Digitally capture unlimited receipts and track expenses
Automate late payment reminders
And more!
Just starting your business or looking for the basics? This is the place.
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 transactionInvoice on-the-go with the mobile app
Manage cash flow and customers in one dashboard
Want to look more polished, save more time, and conquer cash flow? It’s Pro time.
Option to accept online payments at a discounted rate
2.9% + $0** per credit card transaction
3.4% + $0** per Amex transactionAuto-import bank transactions***
Auto-merge and categorize bank transactions
Digitally capture unlimited receipts and track expenses
Automate late payment reminders
And more!
†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 November 4, 2025 until December 1, 2025. Please see Waves Paid Subscription Terms of Service for more details. Offer Terms and Conditions subject to change without notice.
*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.
