# Page 5 | Wave Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 5 - Is Wave the right Billing and Invoicing solution for you? Explore 1720 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 (1720) [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 5 - Reviews of Wave ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 101-125 of 1720 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use SW SHAMEEM W. Sales Manager Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Inexpensive accounting tool " December 22, 2024 5.0 Wave is a great inexpensive accounting tool which is cloud based so access to the software is easy. Great for Basic accounting but for more complex accounting the reporting falls a little flat. Pros \- Low cost or free accounting tool that provides above average capabilities - Cloud based so its convenient to login from anywhere - easy to link up external accounts into the software Cons \- Lacks add on features for more complex situations - reporting features could be improved. Review Source Kesar R. SEO and Content Strategist Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Wave - invoicing software" March 6, 2025 5.0 Pros I mostly used Wave as invoicing software. Mostly to create invoices and check my expenses. Cons It has a lot of learning curve - which makes it hard to understand certain features use. Review Source MT Mary T. President Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great! Easy and Convenient!!!" December 1, 2024 4.0 Pros It is easy to use. It is very inexpensive too... Most features are for free... Cons Maybe it needs more customization and a wider span of features and invoicing for AR and AP. Review Source FT Federico T. Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Super Easy To Use" January 9, 2025 5.0 Pros Wave is super easy to use and it's free! I can create invoices and track my expenses without any hassle Cons Wave is great for basic accounting, but it doesn't have all the features I need. It would be cool if it had project tracking and CRM features Review Source TW Tracey W. Bookkeeper Accounting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best free bookkeeping software" January 23, 2025 4.0 I do bookkeeping services and this product works well with categorizing income and expenses to generate financials. Pros This is the best free accounting software I've used. Cons Non that I could find on the free version Alternatives considered [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) Reason for choosing Wave price was better than quickbooks was onliine Review Source hD hannah D. Owner Hospitality Used the software for: 2+ years ### "better than quickbooks in my opinion" October 8, 2024 5.0 quickbooks was confusing to me. i happened to find wave just browsing the internet and it seemed a lot easier to me. Pros simple interface. very easy for a beginner. Cons no complaints really. i only use it for my commercial accounts so it's pretty simple for me. Alternatives considered [FreshBooks](https://www.capterra.com/p/142390/FreshBooks/) Reason for choosing Wave at the time, wave was free and i liked the look and flow of the interface. Switched from [QuickBooks Solopreneur](https://www.capterra.com/p/212141/QuickBooks-Self-Employed/) quickbooks was too confusing for me. it was probably my fault though. i'm not an expert in accounting nor do i want to be. i'm just a small business owner learning as she goes and just hired a bookeeper finally after being in business for 6 years. Review Source AA Amaka A. Consultant E-Learning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "My take on wave " January 19, 2025 5.0 I have been using it for a while now I does the work for me for the time Pros Easy to use. Helps in tracking sales and statements Cons I can not think of what I did not like the application works Review Source BB Brett B. Strategist Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Wave review" January 19, 2025 5.0 It has ben very easy to use and easy to learn. Pros it is very easy to use and manage invoices! Cons There is nothing I dislike about Wave it is great! Review Source DG Dana G. Brand Designer Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good Choice For Startups" February 20, 2025 4.0 A good app for startups looking to reconcile their finances Pros Ease of setup and mobile app availability Cons Features on the free plan are extremely limited Review Source WL Whitney L. Business Owner Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Wave is a simple accounting and payment collections app" November 9, 2024 3.0 Pros I like the simplicity of the app and the ability to keep track of finances as well as accept ACH payments. Cons It’s a little limited to function capabilities compared to its competitors such as bill and quickbooks. Alternatives considered [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) Reason for choosing Wave Quickbooks was a little too much for simple functions I needed. Review Source JD John D. Owner Executive Office Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy App for new business " December 1, 2024 5.0 Great platform. Email invoicing is super easy and saves time. Pros It had all the functions that my accountant needs to make sure we are in compliance. Cons As with any start up, some features are free to start then come with a cost down the road. Not a complaint, it’s worth it. Review Source Reece B. Founder Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Wave - Perfect for New Businesses" September 10, 2024 5.0 Wave has been wonderful, I use it to manage my accounting, and also invoice. I imagine that in the future I would use it for payroll as well. All of this is done with no monthly charge, and a very fair charge for ACH payments on my invoices. Pros It can do pretty much anything that QuickBooks can do, but it can be used for free! This was perfect for when I was setting up the back-end of my entrepreneurial business. Cons It required a bit of learning to use, I was used to QuickBooks, and some of the language, UI, and functions look or work differently. After this initial period it has become perfectly simple and useful. Switched from [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) To save cost, while keeping the functions I use. Review Source BH Bryan H. Owner Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "One of the best SMB accounting tools out there" September 6, 2024 5.0 I'm not an accountant by any means, but I know most failed businesses fail because of poor accounting practices; Wave made it easy for me to track due invoices as well as my costs to make sure I kept running in the black and made me look super professional. Pros As a SMB or sole-consultant Wave takes all the annoyances of invoicing and tracking payments in/out super simple. Cons I've honestly not run into an Cons while using Wave (formerly "Wave Accounting). Alternatives considered [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) Reason for choosing Wave Wave gave me more tools to manage the business aspect and making sure all my branding is consistent and a fraction of the cost. Review Source HM Heather M. Therapist Mental Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great accounting & invoicing tools for small businesses" August 30, 2024 5.0 positive! I've been using them for 5 years and have needed to reach out for personal help a couple of times. They are attentive and thorough even if you have to wait a little bit. The chat function is pretty thorough & helpful too. Pros User friendly, pretty easy to figure out how to do things, simple interface, the free plan offers a lot of tools Cons The process for automatically categorizing payments and income doesn't work as smoothly as it could. Their AI tool is alright but makes mistakes. When you use their native Checkouts tool for collecting payments, they are categorized in a way that you cannot fully edit. Alternatives considered [Quicken](https://www.capterra.com/p/151854/Quicken/)[FreshBooks](https://www.capterra.com/p/142390/FreshBooks/) Reason for choosing Wave Price and ease of onboarding quickly with integrations Switched from [Google Sheets](https://www.capterra.com/p/169718/Google-Sheets/) It was too cumbersome and time consuming to manage my own spreadsheet Review Source AM Abhay M. Software developer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Abhay's review" January 11, 2025 5.0 Pros Easy to access from emails who receives payrolls. Cons App on the phone should be more userfriendly, it always asks to make account as an emloyers but not good experience for employees. Review Source BH Balazs H. Designer Design Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Transparent, great!" November 15, 2024 4.0 Pros I like it because easy to overview your payments in this app. Cons I dont have negative experiences with Wave Review Source OA Obi A. Director General Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "How I Pave Accounting Way with Wave" September 2, 2024 4.0 Pros I use Wave as QB alternative on my end. I like that it automates repetitive accounting tasks such as AP, GL, financial management and payment matching. Cons However, Wave lack offline access and accounting capabilities for global enterprises. Review Source AS Allison S. Owner Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great for personal and small business!" October 23, 2024 4.0 Pros I like that there's a pretty robust free version and I can use it for both personal and business use. I can also link multiple business Wave accounts under a single login. Cons I sometimes have trouble reconciling credit card payments within the app. Review Source RA RODERICK A. Vice President Entertainment Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Nice Intro but not really a free resource" February 25, 2025 3.0 I wanted to do some light accounting and reconciliation but the free services do not allow for that. you must pay in order to utilize this portion. no different than Quickbooks. Pros Offer a variety of services for small business people Cons The free service offer is the most basic service which is invoice creation Review Source CM Crystal M. Transaction Coordinator Real Estate Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Wave... Yes! " January 2, 2025 4.0 I enjoy Wave, I pray they don't make any more bad changes to it. It really is a good system overall. Pros The set up was easy, I like that I can separate it by business and individual clients. Cons I do not like the new way they've changed their system. Review Source KW Kimb W. Owner Design Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Free Accounting" March 9, 2025 4.0 I think it is a refined choice for money management at no charge Pros It is free and very simple to use. I can easily create invoices and keep my finance in check Cons The point I could make is that there may be features missing these improvements Review Source QB Quantieshia B. CEO Entertainment Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Wave review" October 27, 2024 5.0 Pros I like that I was able to send employees their paperwork. I also like how easy it is to create invoicing. Cons I don’t have any cons as of yet but I will continue to use it Review Source JC Jérôme C. Financial analyst Financial Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Take the Wave! " October 16, 2024 4.0 Very straight forward and easy to getting to know Pros Quick and easy invoicing tool that allows online payment Cons Limited options to use for al types of customers Review Source JW Josh W. Owner Sporting Goods Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Not paying for more than I need!" August 2, 2024 4.0 Overall I’m extremely satisfied. I don’t feel like I’m forced to pay for things that I really don’t need. The basics are free and the add-ons are reasonably priced Pros It’s simple and straightforward. It’s got a clean sleek look and it’s very affordable. Cons I wish I could view my transactions within the app instead of just online. Alternatives considered [Sage Accounting](https://www.capterra.com/p/168740/Sage-One-UK/)[Square Payroll](https://www.capterra.com/p/170266/Square-Payroll/)[Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) Reason for choosing Wave The simplicity and sleekness of wave played a huge part in earning my business over the others. Switched from [QuickBooks Payroll](https://www.capterra.com/p/174981/QuickBooks/)[QuickBooks Desktop](https://www.capterra.com/p/212058/QuickBooks-Desktop-Pro/) Cost is the main reason I was looking for an alternative, but other than a much more affordable price, the simplicity and sleekness of wave played a huge part in earning my business. Review Source MN Mary N. Co-Founder E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One Stop Money Management Platform" August 28, 2024 5.0 My overall experience has been outstanding. The business has used Wave for nearly 6 years. Pros I like the ease of use and the ability to create both individual invoices and recurring invoices. I also like the ability to take a range of payments from card to direct deposit (ACH). Finally, the ease of managing transactions makes my life easier as a small business owner. Cons The recent price increase, while understandable, is never fun. Alternatives considered [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) Reason for choosing Wave I liked the interface, the ease of use, and the great support. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Accounting](https://www.capterra.com/accounting-software/)[Real Estate Accounting](https://www.capterra.com/real-estate-accounting-software/)[Accounts Receivable](https://www.capterra.com/accounts-receivable-software/) ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.