--- title: "Wave Pricing 2026 | Capterra" description: "Learn more about Wave pricing plans including starting price, free versions and trials." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/178021/Wave-Apps/pricing/" page_type: "pricing" language: "en" --- # Wave Pricing - Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 from [1,729 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/178021/Wave-Apps/reviews/) - Starting at $19.00 per month - Free trial: Available - Free version: Available - Credit card required: Not provided by vendor --- ## How much does Wave cost? Wave has **2 different plans**. The pricing **starts at $19 flat rate per month** with a free plan available. ### Starter - Price: Contact vendor - Billing: Flat Rate, Per Month #### Starter plan includes: - Basic Bookkeeping Features - Basic Invoicing Features ### Pro - Price: $19.00 - Billing: Flat Rate, Per Month #### Pro plan includes: - Manage Cash Flow With Ease - Send Recurring Invoices - Set Up Deposit Requests - Automate Payment Reminders - Save Hours With Bookkeeping Automation - Automatically Import And Categorize Bank Transactions - Scan And Digitize Business Receipts With OCR Technology - Add Attachments To Invoices And Estimates - Create Reusable Message Templates - Manage Accounting Transactions In Mobile App --- ## Is Wave worth the price? ### Value for Money - Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 - Good or excellent value for money: 89% AI summary based on 456 value-for-money rating reviews: Most users consider Wave to be a cost-effective solution for small businesses and startups. They appreciate the free version, which includes essential accounting features such as invoicing, expense tracking, and financial reporting. However, some reviewers feel that the pricing for advanced features and customer support can be a drawback. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of use: 4.5 - Customer service: 4.0 - Features: 4.2 - Ease of deployment: 4.4 - Likelihood to recommend: 78% Based on 1,729 total Wave reviews. --- ## How does Wave compare to other alternatives? Wave's $19 flat rate per month starting price is toward the lower end compared to its best alternatives; alternatives start between $25 and $124.42. Wave pricing comparison | Product | Plans | Starting price | Free version | Free trial | Value for Money | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Wave — 4.4 out of 5 ([1,729 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/178021/Wave-Apps/reviews/)) | 2 plans | $19.00 /mo | Available | Available | 4.6 | | [Xero](https://www.capterra.com/p/120109/Xero/) — 4.4 out of 5 ([3,318 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/120109/Xero/reviews/)) | 3 plans | $25.00 /mo | Not available | Available | 4.2 | | [Sage 50 Accounting](https://www.capterra.com/p/174753/Sage-50cloud/) — 4.0 out of 5 ([624 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/174753/Sage-50cloud/reviews/)) | 3 plans | $124.42 /mo | Not available | Available | 3.7 | | [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) — 4.3 out of 5 ([8,512 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/reviews/)) | 4 plans | $38.00 /mo | Not available | Available | 4.2 | | [PayPal](https://www.capterra.com/p/207944/PayPal/) — 4.6 out of 5 ([26,606 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/207944/PayPal/reviews/)) | 4 plans | $0.09 | Available | Not available | 4.5 | --- ## What reviewers say about Wave's pricing ### What they like - **Wave to be a cost-effective solution for small businesses and startups** They appreciate the free version, which includes essential accounting features such as invoicing, expense tracking, and financial reporting. - **The free version is particularly beneficial for businesses with tight budgets** As it allows them to manage their finances without incurring additional costs. Some users report that the software is user-friendly and customizable, making it accessible even for those with minimal accounting knowledge. - **They also value the ability to upgrade to a paid version for additional features like payroll and tax advisory services** Which are still considered affordable. ### What holds them back - **The pricing for advanced features and customer support can be a drawback** They mention that the cost of paid features can add up, and the lack of support for free users can be frustrating. - **The pricing structure can be deceptive** With unexpected increases and hidden fees. Additionally, a few reviewers indicate that the software's functionality is limited compared to paid competitors, and the user interface may not be as intuitive. ## Price & value in reviewers' words * * * 3 out of 5 stars > "Love the free version but it’s super basic and limited but upgrading to paid version is very expensive when using it for more than 1 business and offers inadequate features to do the job vis-a-vis other competitors in the market. If … WAVE would add AI, connectivity to banks and credit cards, and features to operate multiple businesses in the paid subscription I’d use it." Reviewer: Ron W. Role: Property Management, Development and Investment * * * 5 out of 5 stars > "What I liked about wave the most would be the pricing, it seemed I could easily figure things out." Reviewer: Sheila K. Role: Admin * * * 5 out of 5 stars > "The recent price increase, while understandable, is never fun." Reviewer: Mary N. Role: Co-Founder * * * 5 out of 5 stars > "As a Wave Accounting user, here are some drawbacks I have encountered:Advanced features are not free and must be paid for." Reviewer: Géovanny N. Role: graphic designer [Check all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/178021/Wave-Apps/reviews/)