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Wave Accounting

★★★★4.32.1k reviewsFree core accounting; paid add-ons for payments/payroll

Free core accounting and invoicing software, monetized through optional payment and payroll add-ons.

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Summary

Wave's free core bookkeeping is a genuine standout against paid-only tools like QuickBooks or Xero, though it's noticeably less capable for businesses that outgrow basic invoicing and simple reports.

Strengths

Ease of Use
80
Value
92
Features
62
Support
68

Pricing

Starter
Free
  • Core features
  • Community support
  • Limited usage
Pro
Free core accounting; paid add-ons for payments/payroll
  • Everything in Starter
  • Priority support
  • Higher usage limits
  • Advanced features
Enterprise
Custom
  • Everything in Pro
  • Dedicated account manager
  • SSO & advanced security
  • Custom contracts

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