# Page 4 | Wave Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 4 - Is Wave the right Billing and Invoicing solution for you? Explore 1722 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/178021/Wave-Apps/reviews --- Wave 4.4 (1722) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/178021/Wave-Apps/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 4 - Reviews of Wave ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 76-100 of 1722 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use KK Kelli K. Founder Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "User friendly platform" September 16, 2025 5.0 I have been very happy with how easy the platform is to use. I have used systems like Quickbooks, and that is way harder to setup that Wave. Pros Love the ease of use and that it is free for what I need. The financial reporting is easy, and you can track accounts very easily. Cons So far, I haven't found anything I don't like. I use it to track spending in different accounts and to pull P&L statements. Review Source AR Alec R. Owner Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A good alternative to QBO" December 23, 2024 4.0 Overall, if I were more knowledgeable at setting up the account properly from the beginning, I'm sure the experience would have been just fine. I ended up switching to QuickBooks online once I had an actual bookkeeper who could do all the setup for me. As for an alternative to QB, this seemed almost identical to the base properties of the program, but it's been a few years so I can't compare what features they offer now. Pros free version offered a lot of great features comparable to QB Online Cons Not being an accountant-minded person, I needed to catch up on account reconciliation. It was not easy to figure out and took a lot of time, even with the help pros. Spent hundreds of $$ for multiple calls with a help pro who did the work and had me watch but never actually taught me how to do it myself. And then never answered my questions via email as he explained he would. Switched from [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) expensive and I was having account errors that could not be rectified Review Source jD jesus D. Owner Automotive Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Affordable and Easy Accounting Solution" May 20, 2025 5.0 Overall, Wave provides great accounting tools for small businesses at a reasonable price. It's easy to use and helps keep finances organized. Pros What I liked the most about Wave is that it offers a comprehensive set of accounting tools at an affordable price. The free Starter plan includes essential features like invoicing, expense tracking, and financial reporting, which are perfect for small businesses. Cons The only downside is that some of the best features require a paid subscription, which might be a bit costly for very small businesses or startups. Review Source BL Bill L. Principal Recruiter Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Amazing Cloud Accounting Product for SMBs" November 26, 2024 5.0 very positive overall and have been using it for years. Pros Love the fact that you can do payroll, invoicing, payment by credit card and taxes all in 1 solution for small business Cons Probably the payroll fee each month that I have to pay. Some providers are free and for small business every single $ counts. Review Source MC Marie C. Executive Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Affordable, Simple Bookkeeping" March 14, 2025 4.0 I like wave because it is affordable, it is simple and it has many of the bells and whistles like emailing your reciepts after a snapshot. Pros Wave is intuative software. It is simple to use and easy to pull reports. Cons Their Payments by Wave function does not always match the payment to the deposit properly. Alternatives considered [Sage Accounting](https://www.capterra.com/p/168740/Sage-One-UK/)[SugarCRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/231638/SugarCRM/) Reason for choosing Wave Wave was simpler, easier to understand and deploy, its also less expensive Switched from [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) Much easier to use - its more user friendly Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Consultant Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy free invoice automation" December 20, 2024 5.0 Pros Generous free starter plan with everything needed for a startup. Invoice automation and automated followups to get invoices paid. All super easy to set up. Cons There are a few accounting limitations that were only available on paid plans but I guess at that points it'd be worth upgrading. Review Source SR Shirley R. Administrative Assistant Automotive Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easy for first time businesses" February 12, 2026 3.0 Our overall experience with Wave is that it worked for what we needed when we first started out with our business. Pros This was nice when first starting out the business. It was convenient to set up and to use for billing. Cons We out grew Wave because it couldn't give us all the options like QuickBooks could. Not easy to search for invoices either. Review Source BM Brie M. Operations Director Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good for Small Business That Doesn’t Need Job Costing" December 14, 2024 3.0 This is a great app for small businesses or startups that don’t need job costing and don’t have complex accounting situations. Pros Its free version is pretty robust. You can add your branding to forms. You can accept payments. Cons Not a good app for job costing Or if you have multiple projects under one customer. Not robust enough for complex accounting situations Alternatives considered [FreshBooks](https://www.capterra.com/p/142390/FreshBooks/)[Zoho Expense](https://www.capterra.com/p/142384/Zoho-Expense/) Reason for choosing Wave Because it offered the most robust system for free Review Source JM Jenna M. IOC Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good product " March 18, 2025 5.0 Highly recommend for a small business. Good features. Pros User friendly and cost effective. Makes it easy to invoice. Cons Could have more options and customizations. Switched from [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.capterra.com/p/185859/RUN/) I switched due to pricing and features that were not needed. Review Source AA Andrea A. Owner Office Manager Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Wave is Amazing!!" November 11, 2024 5.0 Great experience overall and I have been using this software since 2020. Pros Wave is easy to use and a huge time saver when it comes to tracking expenses and doing reports. Best thing about it is that it is free for the starter edition. Cons You can’t send an estimate directly through Wave without the paid plan but it is a small issue. Alternatives considered [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) Reason for choosing Wave Cost was an important factor along with was of use. Review Source KC Kimberly C. Administrative Consultant Executive Office Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Affordable Invoicing Option" December 28, 2025 3.0 Pros I did like that there is a free option available. If you are just starting out as a new business owner and want to get your bookkeeping and invoicing process set up before getting a client, you do have a free option that isn’t a trial. Cons Even though the version I had was free, I didn’t like that I couldn’t take off their logo on my invoices without paying for a higher tier plan. Alternatives considered [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) Reason for choosing Wave It was the only option ai could afford before I had my first client. Review Source FY Fu-Chieh Y. Email Developer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Great Companion for Your Small Business" November 25, 2024 5.0 As a freelancer, I rely on Wave to send invoices, track payment statuses, and keep all my earnings organized for tax season. It provides everything I need in one place. Even though I only tap into a fraction of Wave's capabilities, I can only imagine the full potential of the platform, especially in its paid version. I wholeheartedly recommend Wave to anyone looking for an efficient solution! Pros The user-friendly interface of Wave is incredibly intuitive, making it easy for me to accomplish the tasks I need without any confusion. I particularly appreciate the extensive customization options available for documents like invoices, allowing them to appear both professional and personalized. Cons Although the customization features are impressive, there are still a few areas that could use some refinement. However, the overall quality of Wave is so high that it's challenging to pinpoint any significant drawbacks. Review Source SD Sienna D. Massage Therapist Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good program for doing your taxes yourself" February 12, 2025 3.0 I did not have experience in the payroll side of things as I am a sole proprietor. It worked well for me for the couple years that I used it, but once they started charging for things I originally had access to, I decided to leave and just use an Excel sheet provided by my accountant Pros You could manually upload bank statements if you didn't want to connect a bank account. You could also upload pictures of your receipts of expenses. Cons They started charging extra for the feature of adding receipts to your expenses, which at one time was included. The auto upload of transactions by connecting a bank account did not work for me, so I had to manually upload statements which was time consuming. Switched from [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) Quickbooks didn't have some features in the bookkeeping that I needed Review Source AT Ali T. Business Development Manager Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great Free Tool for Small Business Finances" June 12, 2025 4.0 Overall, a reliable and user-friendly solution for freelancers and small businesses. It helped me stay organized and track income/expenses efficiently. Pros It is easy to use, great for invoicing and tracking expenses. The interface is clean and intuitive overall. Cons Limited features for scaling businesses. Some advanced reporting tools are missing such as time and project-level accounting. Switched from [Akaunting](https://www.capterra.com/p/228993/Akaunting/) Their customer support team and their refund policy were very poor Review Source DJ Daniel J. Accountant Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good software for basic use, great for personal accounts." October 14, 2024 3.0 It was great solution for small business in the UK market, however with the introduction of MTD in the UK, Wave has decided to stop developing the product for the UK market within MTD. Pros I liked that it was an online free solution for the UK customers. Cons The reporting side is very limited, only basic reports are available. Alternatives considered [FreshBooks](https://www.capterra.com/p/142390/FreshBooks/)[FreeAgent](https://www.capterra.com/p/122008/FreeAgent/) Reason for choosing Wave It was free software that our clients were comfortable to use. Switched from [Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) We needed an online solution for the clients that we would be able to monitor on an ongoing regular basis. Review Source EL Elizebeth L. Owner Legal Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great product for small business" January 23, 2025 5.0 Pros Ease of invoicing makes them simple to create and simple for my customers to access and understand Cons Fees for payments received via debit card Alternatives considered [8am MyCase](https://www.capterra.com/p/115613/MyCase/) Reason for choosing Wave Cost was a major factor in my decision but wave was free to implement Switched from [QuickBooks Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/174984/QuickBooks-Enterprise/) Ultimately the difference in Cost made me switch Review Source HG Hylda G. CEO Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Wave works well for the Sole Proprietor" November 15, 2024 4.0 Overall, my experience has been mostly positive. Pros As a sole proprietor, I do like that it has a free option to keep my overhead costs manageable. Cons There are some reports that are a bit more challenging to put together Alternatives considered [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) Reason for choosing Wave I chose Wave to keep my overhead costs down. Review Source SJ Sotis J. Account Executive Internet Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Wave reviews " January 13, 2025 4.0 Data can easily exported via PDF, CSV and shared. Pros With Wave accounting is made easier because it keeps all the history concerning all transactions and all activities done, this reduces on manual error. Cons Wave is too realistic and provides requires data in real time Review Source BC Ben C. General Manager Automotive Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Good platform overall, but make sure you read the Ts & Cs before signing up a new business" March 17, 2025 4.0 Pros Easy to use payment platform at a good price Cons Tough eligibility criteria and hard to reach customer service Review Source EO Elvis O. Audit Associate Accounting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "An efficient and must have software" November 30, 2024 4.0 Overall, wave is not as feature rich as some premium software but it does the job well for basic accounting needs. Pros Wave has a user friendly interface and intuitive design. The software is also easy to navigate, making accounting tasks like invoicing, tracking expenses, and managing payments relatively simple. Cons Wave has limited customer support options. While the platform offers extensive help documentation, I found that getting direct support through chat or phone was not always fast or readily available. Review Source MM Melanie M. Fund manager Fund-Raising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "So happy with the free version!" December 2, 2024 5.0 So happy with a free software that actually takes care of my needs. Pros I use the free version and am completely happy with it! I am not an accountant, so my learning curve was big, but that was more for the accounting side and not the software side. Cons It freezes up sometimes when I try to open too many windows. Review Source KB Karen B. Jungian Life Coach and Certified Grief Educator Mental Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "An Accounting Dream!" October 14, 2024 5.0 Fantastic! I'm able to pull my profit and loss statement quickly and clearly. There are many options for running reports and seeing where your money is going. Pros Wave is fantastic! It's easy to use and provides many options for running reports and managing your money. I also love the ability to connect my business card and my business bank account. Cons Any problems I have with Wave are not because of the software. Wave has made it as easy as possible. Switched from [PayPal](https://www.capterra.com/p/207944/PayPal/) Wave provided so much more than paypal and is much more intuitive to use. Review Source AZ Alexander Z. CRO Media Production Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Useful budgeting tool if integrations work." February 5, 2025 4.0 Positive, but some integration issues. It was useful until our bank connection broke. Pros Helpful cashflow charts and transaction breakdowns Cons One of our banks doesn't integrate with Wave, which makes it much less useful. Review Source LB LaSheena B. Owner Consultant Research Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Wave is a nice invoice system" April 11, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with Wave has been great. Pros I love Wave invoice system. I needed something quick, easy and professional and I found that in Wave. It is multifaced and user friendly. My invoices look professional and I could not be happy to have found Wave. Cons Currently there are not cons with using Wave as it is what I expected a invoice application/system to be. Review Source MW Markus W. Founder Music Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A simple-to-use accounting platform for small businesses" November 18, 2024 5.0 I am not a professional accountant but I am able to do simple bookkeeping for my two small businesses myself - thanks to Wave. Invoices can be uploaded in a very intuitive way and connecting outside banking accounts is easy and works very well. Pros Wave is an easy-to-use accounting software. Even people who are not accountants, like myself, can use it. I am a small business owner who does his accounting. The best part is - Wave offers the option to run multiple businesses through the same account. It's very convenient. I simply switch from one business to another without having to log into another account. Cons Many things I did not like about Wave have been fixed over the years. It was mostly performance issues, but they've all been addressed now. 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