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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 40 - Reviews of Wave

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MS

Maike S.  
MD  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great free invoicing software"

September 8, 2022

4.0

Overall it served it's purpose well at the time I used it, when I was just starting out and only needed a simple invoicing system.

Pros

It was free and easy to use for basic invoicing needs. It works well for anyone just starting out or anyone who only needs a simple invoicing system and doesn't want to pay for a more comprehensive service.

Cons

Free features were limited and not all applicable/ideal for the South African market. Paid for versions were too expensive at the time, and not suitable for South African needs.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Cleaner  
  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great free, starter accounting software"

March 26, 2018

4.0

got to let me learn what is involoved in the legality of a business and start organizing

Pros

There is an app for it, and the invoice creator is beautiful. So it is very accessible and simple to use. It does help you categorize your expenses.

Cons

It is not the most comprehensive. There isn't too many features, but once again, its free. The paid versions are quite pricey for the extra features.

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SC

Sandra C.  
Owner/Therapist  
Civic & Social Organization  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Decent free accounting software"

January 11, 2019

4.0

It’s better than most other free accounting software despite the cons.

Pros

I use this software for basic accounting for my therapy private practice. It’s fairly easy to learn to use, and I can customize my accounts. I also really like the reports.

Cons

It has very slow upload times. This can make it really annoying at times. Also, the customization options are difficult to figure out initially. I’ve had to be a little creative at times to make it do what I want.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Marketing Consultant  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "A useful tool for freelancers "

July 19, 2019

5.0

A really nice tool and a great value. The polished invoices alone made my new consulting business look good!

Pros

\-Easy to make very professional looking quotes & invoices -Invoices are easy to pay as clients can use credit cards/bank transfer -Helpful to see cash flow charts -Invoices color coded (paid, out, overdue) so easy to check status at a glance -I know there are good tools for tracking expenses and more sophisticated accounting - I plan to start using these (in addition to invoicing which I use now) soon

Cons

\-Need to start using it to track expenses but I got tripped up - need to try again as I'm sure it's not THAT difficult -Sometimes the system wants you to categorize actions and sometimes I'm not sure how to categorize

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JA

Jeffrey A.  
owner  
Retail  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "I got hacked"

June 22, 2023

1.0

Pros

It seemed good at the time I signed up for it.

Cons

I got hacked on 2 personal and 3 business accounts. The only common denominator was Wave. I tried contacting them to no avail.

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TH

Tianna H.  
Payroll  
  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Ripping off Employees"

January 17, 2018

1.0

Pros

Makes your payroll amounts look much lower than it actually is. The fun part is when you realize that you owe all of your part-time employees thousands of dollars.

Cons

Totally screws over the company. They don’t have the formula to pay part-time employees properly according to labor standards. Their holiday pay system is set up incorrectly and will cost you thousands of dollars when you realize that you owe your employees a ton of money.

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MC

Matthew C.  
CEO  
Internet  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Perfect for entrepreneurs/small businesses"

May 8, 2023

5.0

Pros

I like the value that you get for the full range of products that you get. Perfect for a small business owner with not a ton of invoices to manage, but still needing something to track.

Cons

I can't speak to the paid functionality since I only use the free version, but everything about the free version suits my needs just fine.

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AR

Adi R.  
CEO  
Management Consulting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great product, constantly improving too"

April 1, 2022

5.0

Pros

We were an early adopter of Wave, and it has really been helpful at sending invoices, processing online payments, tracking clients and various accounts, and issuing reports.

Cons

It's been improving, but it isn't always intuitive or the easiest to organize and use. It takes a second to get a handle on it. Also, we haven't needed to charge a client card recently, but that option wasn't available in the past, and we had to use different software. We definitely like that they keep on improving and upgrading options.

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YK

Yarty K.  
Founder  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Great accounting software for small businesses!"

October 12, 2019

4.0

Overall, Wave has been a great value to us and has helped us to receive payments and bill our customers.

Pros

For a small business, Wave covers all of our accounting needs in a simple, easy to use way. Here are some of our pros: - Great user interface - Easy to set up charts of accounts - Easy ability to set up invoices - Getting paid is painless - Reporting functions help us to see we've been paid

Cons

Overall, there isn't much to dislike. But here are just a few of what we would like to eventually see: - Mileage tracking - Budgeting and forecasting tracking - Tagging to split costs and sales for P&L reporting

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ES

Emma S.  
Chief Editor  
  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "I LOVE Wave Accounting - a quick and easy way to keep track of my accounts"

February 15, 2018

5.0

Pros

The ability to quickly generate repeat invoices, meaning that my monthly invoicing is fast and hassle-free! I also love the fact that I can set payment schedules and send reminders when necessary. Being able to send invoices in multiple currencies is also great when working for companies in different countries. Having the ability to register different businesses as the same user is also incredibly helpful. Also, the fact that Wave is FREE is amazing! Using Excel or something similar to create invoicing and accounting tracking like this would take me such a long time.

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jB

james B.  
executives director  
Civic & Social Organization  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "the best accounting tool every director should use "

July 23, 2023

5.0

using the application has made payment for suppliers so simple hence saving time

Pros

wave accounting has made my work so easy, i like the ability to process payments online,its simple to use with clean interface

Cons

customer care support is not good since they to respond

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AC

Allison C.  
owner  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Great product"

July 13, 2019

4.0

Great product with all the needs I have for a small business. This keeps me organized and is easy to access from any computer.

Pros

Extremely easy to use and helpful to be able to access from anywhere.

Cons

I wish we could print out tax forms or have better integration with tax paying functionalities

Alternatives considered

[QuickBooks Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/174984/QuickBooks-Enterprise/)

Reason for choosing Wave

Quickbooks required updates and follow up payments that I did not need for the requirements of my business

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PJ

Paul J.  
Photographer  
Photography  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Ride the Wave! Excellent accounting software for my small business"

April 22, 2021

5.0

My overall experience with Wave has been awesome!

Pros

This is a user friendly software that I have been using for years. It makes my invoicing very easy and has been great in tracking my finances

Cons

I have not experienced anything negative with this software. The upgrades have been very helpful and the communication from their support team are outstanding.

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CF

Claire F.  
Owner  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great software that makes accounting easy"

November 7, 2017

5.0

Pros

I have been using Wave for several years and its really great software for accounting. Its easy to use and most of all its free.

Cons

There are a few niggles but nothing massive. It would be good to have the ability to set up reoccurring transactions that are not bills.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
STRATEGIC ENTREPRENEUR, SMALL BUSINESS COACH, AND MARKETING CONSULTANT  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Great free accounting software"

November 25, 2018

4.0

Pros

It's free! I can send invoices, keep track of payroll and expenses. Wave was created to serve small business owners.

Cons

I would really like a time tracker in the software for hourly billing.

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RR

Randy R.  
Graphic Designer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "No support when needed and lost revenue"

July 20, 2018

2.0

Pros

The application seems simple enough, looks good and with some patients is navigable. Intergration with bank would have been sweet (see below) and the over all design is pretty good.

Cons

If you try setting up a bank for invoices and transactions to receive monies, it gets pretty scary. You give the program your banking info and then poof. It disappears. Nothing is setup and the notice that you should receive a email from their support center is only non existent but when you follow the link and create a ticket my experience is that it goes to an un-monitored email box. Sent my ticket in and NEVER heard back from the support team. I lost time, money and integrity with my client as I now have to go back and ask them to pay me again because my bank account NEVER saw the payment they submitted using the Wave Invoice I sent them. Should have and most likely will download the QuickBooks app and pay for that instead.

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UF

Ulani F.  
Managing Director  
Accounting  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Accounting Made Easy"

December 14, 2022

5.0

In all, this software has helped me manage my business finances easier and I'm able to see where I'm making a profit vs a loss along with understanding the financial part of my business.

Pros

I like that everything is at my finger tips, and I can easily maneuver the software also is affordable.

Cons

The only thing I least like about it, is being able to connect my foreign bank account with the software, wick only seems to be available in some countries.

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sL

suresh L.  
Project Manager  
Primary/Secondary Education  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Best free online tool for accounting "

November 14, 2018

5.0

Pros

We can access accounts from any place since it is cloud-based online accounting software. Best free tool in the market.

Cons

No major cons. if they include inventory / quote options it will be helpful and it attract maximum users

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WK

Wim K.  
IT Consultant  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Invoicing for small business owners"

September 13, 2022

4.0

I can create an invoice on the go on my phone that looks descent and I'm able to email that invoice from a PDF export which is a standard functionality in the tool itself.

Pros

For me it's important to create descent looking invoices and this is just what this tool does.

Cons

I was contacted about 1 or 2 years ago that the "service" would not be available anymore in the EU and an alternative was presented, but I'm still using the software as-is.

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Doug S.  
Freelance artist  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Perfect software for my small business"

April 23, 2019

5.0

Pros

I love using WaveApps because it allows me to get paid by my clients and manage my income in one place

Cons

Some tasks are a little cumbersome, but this is typical for accounting software.

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Matt B.  
Freight Rate Analyst  
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Probably the best free-mium option available for Accounting/Bookkeeping software"

September 29, 2021

4.0

For all of the features available at no cost, this is an excellent choice for an entrepreneur or new business that just wants the basics to keep their finances in check.

Pros

The price (free) is the biggest benefit of using Wave Accounting. They have all of the necessary bells and whistles needed to keep your finances in order, without the monthly fee. Great for a business just starting out.

Cons

Similar to one of my complaints about Xero, some of the setup process and menu navigating can be a little convoluted in places. Not a deal-breaker, but does require some patience.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Director  
Real Estate  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "This company has stolen over $5500 from me "

April 2, 2022

1.0

horrible

Pros

Would never recommend to anyone, it's fraud

Cons

That they steal funds and I am not having to spend weeks and months going through legal procedures to get the money back

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AP

Andrea P.  
Doctor of Chiropractic  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Using Wave Accounting for Small Business"

February 23, 2022

5.0

Pros

I particularly like the ease of use of this software - it is more intuitive than any other accounting software I have used. I don't use it to it's full capability, since I use another software that is specific to my business for invoicing/payments, but it's nice to know those features are there when I need them.

Cons

The one thing I don't love, although I'm sure many would, is that when entering a transaction into the general ledger, once you've added the date (the first item I do), it moves the entry into the appropriate location for that date. I've prefer to have the entry stay at the top of the ledger until I am finished with my entry. It's a very small complaint though.

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TD

Tamesha D.  
Associate Program Manager for Development Services  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Perfect for freelancers!"

October 5, 2017

5.0

Pros

I use Wave to track expenses, revenue, and invoicing for my freelancing, and I absolutely love this app! Both the mobile and web versions have easy to use interfaces, and I appreciate the constant updates to the iOS app. I love that the app is simple to learn and simple enough for my needs, yet still produces complex reports that I don't have to pre-configure. I use the free version and it has suited my needs. I'm able to put my own logos on the invoices to give them a professional look. I have not yet used Wave Payments but I like that the option is there.

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LC

L'Nai C.  
Admin  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Wave Account helps businesses!"

September 21, 2021

5.0

Overall, it gets a 10 out of 10 from me. Simple, effective, cheap.

Pros

It helps me keep a clean and easy ledger of all income. The transaction page is so easy to use and works so much better than other sites I tried. It not only makes it simple to process each one, but clearly tallies up your total at the top, making it easy come taxes.

Cons

So far, there really isn't anything I dislike about it, but my business doesn't require as many features as a larger company might.

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