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Wave

Financial tools built for small business

RANKED #2 · TOP 10 INVOICING TOOLS FOR FREELANCERSLISTERSCORE 92.5

A financial software provider offering free invoicing and credit card processing with automated bookkeeping tools.

Pricing from	Free
Best for	Sole traders and freelancers
Website	www.waveapps.com

Company facts

Founded	2009
Social profiles	LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

Facilities and features

Published pricing
Integrations
Mobile app

What stands out

Wave enables easy creation of professional invoices and estimates.

“Create beautiful, professional invoices and estimates in only a few clicks and wow your customers. Secure online payments”Wave, own website

Wave offers access to in-house bookkeeping and payroll experts.

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

Worth knowing

Wave requires a separate Advisors subscription for dedicated bookkeeping support.

“Compare full plan features Wave Advisors”Wave, own website

Strengths and trade-offs

Completely free core software
Clean and modern dashboard

Limited inventory tracking
Customer support is primarily email-based

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How Wave ranks

#9 in Accounts payable software for startups

How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 16; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 8.

“Create unlimited estimates, invoices, bills, and bookkeeping records”Wave, own website

“Just starting your business or looking for the basics? This is the place.”Wave, own website

#8 in Accounts receivable software for small businesses

How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 16; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 12.

“Keep tabs on your cash flow, know who owes you and who you owe, and access important reports to stay in the know—even on-the-go,”Wave, own website

“Unlike other software, Wave is built for small business owners and solopreneurs at every stage—not accountants—so it’s easy for you to use.”Wave, own website

#7 in E-invoicing software for small businesses

How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 16; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 12.

“Easy invoicing Create beautiful, professional invoices and estimates in only a few clicks and wow your customers.”Wave, own website

“Unlike other software, Wave is built for small business owners and solopreneurs at every stage—not accountants—so it’s easy for you to use.”Wave, own website

Alternatives to Wave

FreshBooks Invoicing and accounting made simple	#1 in Top 10 Invoicing Tools for Freelancers	95.0
Bonsai All-in-one platform combining contracts, proposals, and accounting	#3 in Top 10 Invoicing Tools for Freelancers	90.0
HoneyBook Beautiful, all-in-one client experience from inquiry to payment	#4 in Top 10 Invoicing Tools for Freelancers	87.5
Zoho Invoice Professional invoicing with zero cost	#5 in Top 10 Invoicing Tools for Freelancers	85.0
Invoice Ninja Professional-grade invoicing without financial constraints	#6 in Top 10 Invoicing Tools for Freelancers	82.5
Plutio Invoicing integrated with proposals, time tracking, and client portal	#7 in Top 10 Invoicing Tools for Freelancers	80.0

Questions about Wave

How much does Wave cost?

Lister lists Wave's pricing as: Free.

Is Wave free?

Yes. Its pricing reads: Free.

Who is Wave best for?

Wave is best for sole traders and freelancers.

Where does Wave rank?

Wave is ranked #2 in Top 10 Invoicing Tools for Freelancers (Lister Score 92.5), #3 in Top 10 AI Receipt Scanning Tools (Lister Score 90.3), #3 in Top 10 Invoicing Tools (Lister Score 90.3), #4 in Top 10 AI Invoice Generators (Lister Score 88.0), #7 in E-invoicing software for small businesses (Lister Score 88.0), #7 in Top 10 Expense Tracking Apps (Lister Score 81.0), #8 in Accounts receivable software for small businesses (Lister Score 88.0), #8 in Top 10 Budget Planning Software (Lister Score 78.7) and #9 in Accounts payable software for startups (Lister Score 84.0).

What are the best alternatives to Wave?

The closest alternatives on Lister are FreshBooks (#1 in Top 10 Invoicing Tools for Freelancers), Bonsai (#3 in Top 10 Invoicing Tools for Freelancers) and HoneyBook (#4 in Top 10 Invoicing Tools for Freelancers).

When was Wave founded?

Wave was founded in 2009.

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