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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 42 - Reviews of Wave

## Showing most helpful reviews

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Adriahnna C.  
Digital Content Specialist  
  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "It gets the job done"

July 19, 2018

4.0

Pros

The software is completely free to use. My business is fairly new, so there aren't too many transactions to keep track of. The features available to me for free is all I need for now.

Cons

There isn't a usable app.. I have to access the site from my phone to add transactions when I'm not in front of my computer.

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JW

John W.  
Founder  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Free Customer Focused Accounting Software "

November 9, 2018

5.0

I used this for many years at a small non-profit and it allowed the team to have quick access to accounts and reports. It's free and very easy to use.

Pros

\- Free and always has been - Better Interface and User Experience since rebranding - Allows small companies to manage all aspects of accounting - Very easy to run reports such as Income Statements, Balance Sheets

Cons

\- Some issues with account reconciliation but they have been improved since rebranding

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Systems Accountant III  
Government Administration  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Using Wave is a way to take away the accounting stress for small business owners."

February 28, 2018

4.0

It is easy to use. It is very intuitive. It is very easy to understand, especially if you have to reclassify an expense item.

Pros

I loved the fact that it had so many ways to pull data from my other revenue accounts and that I could access all of that information online.

Cons

I received quite a few emails from them and I felt they were excessive since I didn't need to be convinced about the software's functionality.

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MF

Melissa F.  
Owner  
Media Production  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Free Accounting"

October 7, 2021

4.0

Pros

The pro of this software is its free and you can keep track of your expenses and take care of your invoices.

Cons

I would say have you had more than a couple employees this wouldn't be for you!

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WJ

Winford J.  
Principal  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Beware! Wave reversed a payment 10 months later"

April 24, 2019

1.0

Pros

Price is good. Fairly simple to use. Easy to set up.

Cons

Beware. They reversed a sale that was made 10 months earlier even though the contract clearly showed the customer received MORE than they paid for. The customer even signed a termination agreement stating very clearly that there was no further obligation upon EITHER party. The facts were clearly ignored or not accurately argued by Wave as they “represented” our interests to Visa. Wave’s low priced service just cost me thousands of dollars. Immediately going back to QuickBooks.

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GD

Gilles D.  
Founder & Growth Strategist  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Excellent free invoicing & accounting software"

February 22, 2019

5.0

Whether Wave is something for you depends on the complexity of your business. I'm basically a contractor and so I just need an easy system for creating nice-looking invoices and managing them effectively. Wave covers that, free of charge.

Pros

It's free. But it's also good. Usually when you use a free product in a market that also has paid products, the free product is significantly worse. This is not the case for Wave Apps. The needs I have running a small business are perfectly served with Wave Apps. I've been referring it to all of my freelance and entrepreneurial friends.

Cons

It is not as customizable (and so, in some contexts, powerful) as paid alternatives like QuickBooks but that also means it's easier to use and more straightforward.

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EB

Evan B.  
Proprietor  
Construction  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "The Best Accounting Software "

December 2, 2019

4.0

Pros

This is the best free accounting software available! I looked all over! This software has invoice/credit card processing for a similar fee to PayPal, but also has financial tracking which is very difficult to find in a free software.

Cons

I have zero complaints about this software. It was intuitive and easy to learn. I will continue to use this software for my business!

Switched from

[PayPal Invoicing](https://www.capterra.com/p/179253/PayPal-Invoicing/)

Price and features for wave were much better! Wave had financial tracking capability where PayPal did not.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Director of Strategic Initiatives  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Wave - A Hidden Gem"

May 8, 2018

5.0

Pros

Sometimes the hidden gems are the best! Wave is a drop-dead simple accounting program that we use to track our incoming and outgoing cash flow. I love the unverified transactions to allow us to verify it goes in the right categories instead of automating everything.

Cons

No automation... I wished it would save or remember recurring transactions belonging to a specific category.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
  
  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Frustrating"

August 15, 2017

2.0

Pros

I can easily import electronic receipts. I can keep all of my receipts in one place. I can add up my sales tax.

Cons

There's so many bugs in the receipts app and the accounting program. Several features simply don't work. The receipts that I've scanned have to be physically inputted later because so much isn't recognized, like the name of the business, date and price. What's the point? The worst part is the lack of customer service. I've requested help a few times, and they don't even bother to get back with me. I finally tracked down a customer service number (it wasn't easy). They were in India and they wanted to charge me for the fix!

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RM

RAUL M.  
Freelancer  
Writing and Editing  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Best Free Accounting Software "

November 8, 2019

5.0

Pros

As soon as I started using it I fell in love with the amount of features you get with out even paying a cent.

Cons

Starting off it was a little confusing there is a learning curve to it.

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EW

Emily W.  
Owner / Designer  
Design  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Pretty good as a free / low cost option"

January 17, 2023

4.0

Pros

Wave is fairly easy to use and covers the bases when it comes to basic accounting. I used Wave for a few years before switching to Quickbooks - the only reason for the switch was so that I could share my books with my accountant and make tax time easier. So, if you need to sync to Quickbooks for your accountant, Wave might not be the best choice. But, to keep track of your expenses, reconcile your books and do basic bookkeeping, Wave is a great choice for free software.

Cons

Had a hard time getting the right info to our accountant. Ended up switching because it was easier to use the same software as the accountant.

Reason for choosing Wave

It was free and offered the basic services I needed.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Project Manager  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Wave accounting package"

February 16, 2021

5.0

Overall it has been a positive experience and I foresee that we will continue to use the wave apps.

Pros

Love that there is a free tier which is great/sufficient for most small business. Even allows a personal account in conjunction with business. The software is easy to use and their take a photo of receipts and it automatically enters them is a real time saver.

Cons

There have been no real cons using Wave. The only "con" is that while most things are very straight forward, a few things are not exactly where you expect them. A quick search in the help will help to find them though.

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Liz B.  
Sole Prop  
Outsourcing/Offshoring  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Wave goodbye to accounting on the go"

August 2, 2019

4.0

I have and would definitely recommend this app to friends and colleagues and clients

Pros

Easy to use, syncs with my mobile app. Invoices are professional and offers me so many features that I didn't even know I needed but use.

Cons

I don't actually have anything I don't like about this app as what I need it for it does

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AYSEM Z.  
Owner  
Recreational Facilities and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Highly recommended, Easy and Organised"

November 20, 2020

5.0

I love Wave. I am an excel fan, but this makes my life a lot more organised, and my accounting work was done quicker.

Pros

Wave Accounting Website helps me to quickly organise the payments for my startup, especially for invoicing in the UK, it's a great tool.

Cons

Some facilities are only in the US. As a UK user, I would like to have similar quick templates or tools.

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TA

Tasnim A.  
Business Owner  
Consumer Goods  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Found out about the program and was hesitant, given that it was at no cost. Pleasantly surprised!"

July 24, 2017

4.0

I have moved from a manual accounting system to an automated one. The transition has not been painful as it generally is.

Pros

I found the program incredibly easy to use. Easy accessibility gives it a major plus. The lay out and design are simple and pertinent with the Dashboard providing you with key information while you're on the go. I also like the report feature as it allows me to judge the current state of the business anywhere and anytime. For a micro business, the fact that it's free is a major drawcard. I'm also impressed by the Payroll feature, even though I haven't cause to use it.

Cons

Being in South Africa, some of the Accounting terms and practices are a bit different. Understandable though.

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LE

Leah E.  
Owner  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "So easy to use!"

August 21, 2021

5.0

Pros

I love how easy WAVE is to implement and maintain. Reports are quick and easy to generate and provide everything I need.

Cons

I wish the homepage was my dashboard instead of their sales screen.

Switched from

[Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/)

Using a more integrated accounting program was amazing.

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TG

Tracey G.  
Office Manager  
Building Materials  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great and Simple solution to Quickbooks"

June 19, 2018

5.0

Being able to have accounting software both on desktop and mobile is a big plus.

Pros

I love the simplicity of this app. Easy and quick to get things setup. Also love the clean looking templates. If you login using your google account all your information is already transferred to your business profile thus filling in all the pertinent information about your company on invoice templates, quote templates, etc. Time saver! Also love that it has an app so I can access accounts and invoice on the go!

Cons

Would live a way to setup customers with set pricing. Such as contractor rates. Also would like to be able to transfer my quickbook records into wave so I can go to one place for data and records.

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LF

Laura F.  
CMO  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Used to be good until the connection with UK banks stopped"

October 29, 2020

4.0

Smooth implementation and easy to send invoices

Pros

I would have stayed on this system if it carried on pulling information from the business account, but that feature discontinued. Therefore, I had to switch to QuickBooks

Cons

Just the lack of connection. Also, using Stripe is not always an option, however, you save a lot of money on PayPal fees

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WA

Walter A.  
Creative Arts Director  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great for small business"

March 12, 2020

5.0

Overall, great. I wouldn't use any other service after my experience with wave.

Pros

Ease of everything. Creating and customizing invoices are a breeze. The ability to instantly send them out electronically is fantastic. Running reports is very easy as well.

Cons

Some people may find minor restrictions in customizing reports, but even that is unlikely. I would like the ability to use my own domain when corresponding through Wave.

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Mark D.  
President  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Recommended for small, basic businesses"

November 27, 2018

4.0

It's a great free option for business that are just starting out.

Pros

The software is great if you just need a basic accounting platform to track the finances of small business. I recommend this to clients that don't need more robust features from Xero, QBO, etc.

Cons

It's not particularly great at generating reports or providing business metrics.

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LB

Lawanna B.  
Owner  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Matches my paper records to the penny"

March 7, 2018

5.0

organization

Pros

User friendly, easy to use, linking bank account, ability to split or delete transactions, ability to track personal and business in one place, receipt scanning

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DD

Danielle D.  
Executive Assistant of CFO  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "My favorite budgeting buddy"

August 27, 2019

5.0

I’ve always had a positive experience with Wave. It’s the only software I use for budgeting.

Pros

From someone with no accounting experience, I love the easy-to-use budgeting system this software provides. It makes it easy to categorize my expenses and it provides easy to read tools.

Cons

The only con I have for this software is sometimes it automatically categorizes an item in the wrong category and I must go in and fix it.

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SM

Subathra M.  
Support Manager  
Civic & Social Organization  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Small Business Cloud accounting - Free Application"

December 5, 2018

4.0

Pros

Best Small Business Cloud accounting software in the market. Easy to UI. Unlimited customer, Unlimited invoice. No charge for cloud usage, Good Dash Board. Recurring invoice

Cons

For Indian customers the payment option and Bank linking options are not available. It they make available it will become No.1 software in Indian market for small business accounting.

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hS

hassan S.  
managing director  
Food & Beverages  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "manage business with one account "

March 27, 2023

5.0

Pros

i like the software since its enables you to create an invoice, make appointments ans scheduling which has simplified my work,its so user friendly even with someone with little IT knowledge

Cons

the software is doing well but customer services are so poor they need to improve on that

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KW

Kevin W.  
Web Developer  
Apparel & Fashion  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Absolutely love Wave for small biz accounting"

February 16, 2019

5.0

Pros

I love this tool, mainly because it's free but also because it's so easy to use. You don't need to know a ton about accounting to get started

Cons

Receipts app is pretty bad still and I wish that was more slick

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