Wave
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Features
27 features across 18 categories
Automation(3)
Automatically merge and categorize bank transactions for streamlined bookkeeping
Automate reminders to deploy 3, 7, and 14 days after invoices are due
Create customized email messages and save them as reusable templates for automatic sending
Banking Integration(1)
Automatically import bank transactions from connected bank accounts via Plaid
Bookkeeping(1)
Track income and expenses with bookkeeping records and manual transaction entry
Collaboration(1)
Add users to account with different permission levels (admin, editor, viewer, payroll manager)
Customization(2)
Add your logo and brand colors to professional invoice templates with drag-and-drop editing
Remove Wave branding from invoice footers for a fully branded experience
Expense Management(1)
Digitally capture unlimited receipts via mobile app, desktop, or email using OCR technology
Financial Management(1)
Manage cash flow and monitor financial health with dashboard insights
Integration(1)
Set up third-party integrations to connect Wave with other business tools
Invoicing(3)
Add attachments to invoices and estimates
Set up recurring invoices and payments for repeat clients
Create unlimited estimates, invoices, bills, and bookkeeping records
Mobile(1)
Invoice on-the-go and manage transactions from iOS and Android mobile apps
Onboarding(1)
Onboarding assistance when switching from other accounting software like FreshBooks
Payments(1)
Accept online payments via credit card, bank transfer, or Apple Pay directly through invoices
Payroll(1)
Run payroll to reliably pay employees and contractors with legal compliance
Reporting(3)
View organized dashboard showing business performance and key metrics
Access key reports including profit and loss statements and business health analytics
Receive monthly financial statements prepared by experts as part of Wave Advisors
Services(1)
A dedicated bookkeeper keeps books accurate and up to date as part of Wave Advisors service
Support(2)
Expert support to answer bookkeeping and tax questions available anytime
Access to live-person chat and email support Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 4:45 PM Eastern
Support & Services(2)
Optional packages for one-on-one guidance from an accounting coach
Access to in-house bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll experts for coaching or outsourced work
Tax Management(1)
Get ready for tax season with clean, organized books and reports
Pricing
Starter
- ✓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 mobile app
- ✓Manage cash flow and customers in one dashboard
Pro
Popular- ✓Everything in Starter, plus
- ✓Option to accept online payments at discounted rate
- ✓2.9% + $0 per credit card transaction (first 10 transactions/month)
- ✓3.4% + $0 per Amex transaction (first 10 transactions/month)
- ✓Auto-import bank transactions
- ✓Auto-merge and categorize bank transactions
- ✓Digitally capture unlimited receipts
- ✓Automate late payment reminders
- ✓Add your logo and brand colors
- ✓Remove Wave branding from footers
- ✓Add attachments to invoices and estimates
- ✓Create reusable message templates
- ✓Invoice and estimate in mobile app
- ✓Add users to your account
- ✓Manage transactions on-the-go
- ✓Get insights via dashboard and reports
- ✓Set up third-party integrations
- ✓Access live-person chat and email support
Wave Advisors
- ✓Includes Pro Plan features
- ✓A dedicated bookkeeper to keep books accurate and up to date
- ✓Monthly financial statements prepared for you
- ✓Expert support to answer bookkeeping questions anytime
- ✓Be ready for tax time with clean, organized books and reports
- ✓Onboarding when switching from other accounting software
- ✓Optional packages for one-on-one guidance from accounting coach
Cost Calculator
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Buying Wave saves ~$30,120 over 3 years vs building.
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Integrations
2 known integrations