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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 59 - Reviews of Wave

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TS

Trishia S.  
Operations Specialist  
Human Resources  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Free and Effective Small Business Accounting"

March 25, 2019

5.0

Pros

Wave is free and has the fundamental features needed for small business accounting. Customer support is excellent and the team is committed to supporting their users. Works well for what I need as a small business owner!

Cons

It does not appear to have as much functionality nor is it as powerful as Quickbooks. But it is free and does cover all of the bases for basic bookkeeping. Coming from Quickbooks the Wave dashboard can be somewhat confusing as it doesn't display all accounts automatically when logging in.

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CP

Chirag P.  
Owner  
Real Estate  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Wave makes invoicing simple"

February 3, 2016

5.0

Pros

It is so easy to use and the invoices look so professional. I also like the fact that I can link my bank accounts to it, makes it easy to track what invoices I have sent and who has paid.

Cons

Wish it was easier to tag and organize transactions.

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EA

Edward A.  
Business Development Representative  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "A useful free accounting tool"

June 26, 2019

4.0

Pros

Very convenient – free to use. It also quite complete in terms of features

Cons

It would be nice to have the possibility to use different currencies when invoicing

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AS

Alexandra S.  
Office Manager  
Hospitality  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "I love Wave!"

April 26, 2018

5.0

Pros

This has been the best online payroll tool we've had. Although, since you can have it for free it can surprise as to how good the product is. Not complicated at all, very user-friendly and most important, gets the job done.

Cons

I really share no bad feelings towards the product. Ever since we've used it for our small company it has worked very well.

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KC

Kierra C.  
Director of Operations  
Hospitality  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Wave is perfect for those on a budget "

July 12, 2022

5.0

Pros

I loved how easy Wave was to use. Honestly, anyone can figure it out. The only thing is that it doesn't go very far in terms of capabilities. I think it's perfect for anyone who is okay with doing their own bookkeeping because it's super easy to navigate and understand.

Cons

There weren't many things I didn't like about Wave. You truly get what you pay for. If you're looking to do more or add a team though, it's probably ideal to hop over to Quickbooks or Xero.

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GU

Greg U.  
Founder  
Consumer Goods  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Considering Wave is free software, it's pretty useful!"

December 5, 2019

4.0

Seamless overall experience - it's a simple platform for journal entries and financial statement presentation.

Pros

I liked that it's free and fairly simple to use. I basically setup my accounting in a simple spreadsheet, and input it into Wave for safekeeping and financial statement presentation.

Cons

I mean obviously this is not like using a full accounting software package - but it is not intended to be a full solution. It's free and useful if you have a pretty good understanding of what needs to go into it.

Reason for choosing Wave

Wave is free!

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AT

Alice T.  
Pilates instructor  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "great invoicing tool"

August 23, 2018

5.0

Pros

I love the template. It only takes seconds to create an invoice.

Cons

There is no way to specify a discount. You can only change the price of the product.

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WL

Will L.  
Founder, CEO  
  
Used the software for:

### "Excellent In So Many Ways!"

November 24, 2014

5.0

I'm an accountant by trade, small business owner by size and a fellow entrepreneur at heart. I've been with Wave since the beginning to help track my own business and they have truly freed me, and the next generation of small business owners, from the stresses of complicated accounting. I am proficient in every accounting software known to man and Wave is the easiest, most user friendly and yet strongly accountant friendly cloud based accounting application in the market. They offer awesome mobile apps on Android/iPhone for business owners who are on the go, slick invoicing features and convenient team collaboration tools. Three cheers (and 5 stars all the way) to Wave Accounting!

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
People Business Partner  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Free but hidden problems"

March 15, 2018

4.0

Pros

Best thing about it is that it is free but the features are amazing for a free tool. It has a dashboard that allows you to see charts for overdue invoices, bank accounts and credit cards. The invoice templates are great, as this makes it easy to use and you can customized them too. Great way to track and use.

Cons

My biggest problem was customer support, very limited and useless. There is a hidden fee that is not mentioned which should be disclosed. A bit of a trust issue with this system.

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SA

Sheng A.  
Owner  
Retail  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Free and great"

September 3, 2019

5.0

Pros

I love that this app is free. It's perfect for start ups who don't want to spend money on software. There is a huge knowledge base and how tos to help if you have no experience in accounting like me.

Cons

If you don't know accounting, you have to look up what some of the words mean.

Alternatives considered

[QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/)

Reason for choosing Wave

It is free

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DC

Daniel C.  
General Manager  
Restaurants  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great Alternative to Quickbooks"

June 12, 2019

5.0

I gave Wave a try and found it to be pretty good. We already use Quickbooks, but i wanted to see if we could consider making the switch at somepoint. It does alot of the features and things you would expect, but also lacks some of the power you would get out of Quickbooks

Pros

FREE SOFTWARE Easy to Learn and Use Available via App and Desktop Site

Cons

Its not as in depth and feature loaded as Quickbooks etc, but then again, its a free accounting service vs the industry leading pay accounting software, so there is bound to be some changes and issues

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AB

Allicia B.  
Owner  
  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "The best-kept secret in accounting software! Drastically helped my small business!"

June 8, 2017

5.0

Pros

Where do I begin? Finding Wave was like finding a treasure chest. This program has helped me to keep track of my income, receipts, invoices etc. It's easy to use, easy to integrate and an overall fantastic program. I recommend it to everyone I meet. You can download the app right to your phone for receipts and take photos of them to upload right into your Wave, a huge time saver!

Cons

I have yet to run into anything that's caused me an issue. Sometimes it can't sync with your bank account but it often works itself out.

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Kara W.  
Founder, CEO  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "easy option"

June 5, 2022

4.0

Pros

This is a great option to send quick invoices for zero cost. It's easy and straightforward and came highly recommended.

Cons

Nothing of note. I just prefer using another similar software that has more functionality.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
President  
Research  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Good for keeping track of receipts"

April 21, 2019

4.0

Pros

I use this to keep track of receipts and to reconcile with my bank account. I like being able to send a link to my accountant and they can log in directly.

Cons

Importing a bank statement will make copies of all transactions if you've already put in your receipt. You have to go in manually and merge the transactions.

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BP

Beth P.  
Business Owner  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "A good basic free accounting software"

October 5, 2018

4.0

Good introductory software.

Pros

Free and easy to set up. This was a big plus for a business that wanted to start using invoicing. Another key positive is that it integrates with Zapier.

Cons

Hard to find things. The layout of business accounting compared to creating/using invoices, and recording payments is not that logical.

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KH

Kelsey H.  
LPC/Owner  
Mental Health Care  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great software but app needs more ..."

December 23, 2018

4.0

Overall, the software is great, especially its affordability. It also has a lot of great features that are helpful, however not being able to do anything in the app other than upload receipts is a major turn off for me as a user.

Pros

It is easy to use both the app and the online software. It has a lot of helpful features online to keep up-to-date on your books. A great feature is you can use a lot of the features for free if you are just starting a small business. I like that I can just take a photo of my receipts and add it to the app easily.

Cons

The aspect I like the least is that the app is only good for adding receipts, and won't let you update either incoming profit or other expenses (other than receipts).

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JD

Jazmin D.  
Videographer  
Chemicals  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "null"

April 8, 2016

5.0

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LH

Loralee H.  
Online Business Advisor  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "null"

September 10, 2015

5.0

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WK

Wayne K.  
Owner  
Management Consulting  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Use Wave to run and manage the finances of my consulting organisation"

March 6, 2016

5.0

Pros

Ease of use and Integration, invoicing on the iphone is great.

Cons

More customisation and features in the dashboards, a dedicated iphone app would be nice, that said invoicing on the go is great.

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TD

Tyler D.  
Agency Administrator  
Civic & Social Organization  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Wave - Not for Me"

February 16, 2018

3.0

Pros

It is nice that they have a Google App shortcut if you are a Google based company. Quick initial setup

Cons

No mobile app. Coming from Quickbooks, I had a hard time getting started with Wave. It wasn't setup the way I expected an accounting software to be setup. Eventually I gave up and went back to Quickbooks

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ZA

Zack A.  
Tester  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A very handy free accounting tool for small businesses"

March 20, 2018

4.0

Pros

It automatically pulls business transactions from my bank accounts and will try to guess what type of transaction it is, saving me a lot of time each month. Sending invoices is super easy and does auto-reminders too!

Cons

It gets a bit confusing when working in different currencies unless you're a trained accountant and you know what you're doing!

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FC

Fonda C.  
Life Coach  
  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "It is easy to use and branding is easy "

February 13, 2018

4.0

Pros

I really like using this for invoicing because it is easy to use on desktop and the apps on my iPhone. Being able to branding my invoices is great!

Cons

The software is a bit clunky with advertisements on the site which I don't like. I would like to speak with an accountant without having to do so publically.

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EM

Esther M.  
self employed  
Mental Health Care  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Wave is helping me keep track of my finances"

February 22, 2019

5.0

Pros

The nice easy to read format make is a pleasure to use

Cons

Entering data is a bit laborious when just starting out

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JR

Jasmine R.  
CAO  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Wave makes accounting easier"

May 11, 2017

5.0

Pros

I really like the cloud-based software, and the fact that you can link multiple accounts to the same login.

Cons

I could use some more "how to" options when I'm stuck on a process. Adding in some features for learning more complex accounting would be helpful, or if they already exist, make it more obvious.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
CEO  
Cosmetics  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great for a sole owner or small business"

May 14, 2018

5.0

Pros

I've given Wave a tried a while back and decided to give it another go recently, and I was pleasantly surprised the amount of updates and progress they've made. I really like that their accounting features seem to be more sophisticated now, while maintaining a very easy to use and "laymen" interface.

Cons

Honestly not that I could find, plus it's free, how can you go wrong? It's beautiful to look at, easy to use, and seems to be quite fast as well.

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