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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 61 - Reviews of Wave

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
  
  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "BAD!!"

January 20, 2016

1.0

I've only used this service for a couple of months. I had a problem with a customer making out the check wrong, so I returned it, and he paid by credit card. The payment was to be deposited in my account today, 9 days after it was made, and all of a sudden, my account has been disabled, and I have no clue when I will receive my money. And, now their website is down!!

Pros

Easy to use, nice invoicing

Cons

They apparently like to screw with your money. I will not be using this service again, once I finally get my payment.

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HS

Hector S.  
CEO  
Real Estate  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Useful"

August 19, 2021

5.0

Pros

It is extremely useful to see my financial report in 1 page and very easy to understand.

Cons

It is a little bit expensive and there are cheaper ones in the market.

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JP

Jaden P.  
Student  
  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great experience overall "

June 27, 2017

5.0

Pros

I like that it is fairly easy to use. I enjoy having all my business finances in one place. It's great for small business owners!

Cons

There could be some more functions. This is the only big negative, other than that I have no complaints.

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Michelle Wilson - R.  
Resume Writer | Toronto Resume Writing Lead  
Writing and Editing  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "null"

April 28, 2017

2.0

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PP

Patricia P.  
Ceo  
Retail  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Small business account "

August 5, 2020

5.0

Love this app gives small business professional look and organize

Pros

This app was easy to download, set up and use. I started my small business during Covid 19 in March and I was able to setup invoice and account for everything professionally with customers

Cons

Did not have much tutorial but I guess because it’s direct

Reason for choosing Wave

Was recommended by a friend with have a small business from home as well

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AO

Ammon O.  
President  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Great accounting software for those just getting started"

March 5, 2019

4.0

Pros

Wave makes accounting easy. When starting a business, it can get very expensive. Wave really helps cut down on costs and provides a simple to learn software

Cons

Great for invoicing customers, but does not allow recording of expenses.

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AP

Arun P.  
Blogger  
Writing and Editing  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Best Accounting software"

December 23, 2019

5.0

Must use app for all accounting and customer invoicing.

Pros

Simple and easy accounting software online which allows everyone to generate and share with there clients and customers. UI is Awesome. Attractive Invoices creation. track all offers and estimation.

Cons

Payment options are limited which lacks as Customer and users dont use the same to make payments. Payment link integration should be provided.

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CK

Clay K.  
VP  
  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Free Accounting software with limited ability"

May 8, 2018

3.0

Pros

Great for running personal financials since it allows you to sync bank accounts and credit cards, and reconcile books

Cons

Syncs often break so you have to manually input transactions from bank accounts. Reports are extremely limited

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KP

Kendal P.  
CEO  
Management Consulting  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

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

December 27, 2018

5.0

Pros

I love the functionality that comes with this free platform. It integrates with all banking and imports transactions easily

Cons

It's not as intuitive as QB's transactions can be, but for a free solution, it's great. Highly recommend

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DD

Dean D.  
Founder/Owner  
Apparel & Fashion  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "2019 Wave Accounting Software Review"

December 23, 2019

4.0

My overall experience with Wave accounting software is excellent

Pros

What I like most about Wave Accounting software is the price. Wave accounting software is excellent for small businesses with small operating budgets.

Cons

What I like least about Wave Accounting software is the lack of receipt/expense tracking. A receipt tracking tool would help integrate this tool and avoid an extra application.

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JZ

Josh Z.  
Partner  
  
Used the software for:

### "Great for new businesses!"

December 2, 2014

4.0

If you're a recently incorporated subcontractor or freelancer, Wave is a great and cost effective (because it's free) choice . From the owner's perspective, Wave gives you the functionality you need for effective invoicing and expense tracking. From your accountant's point of view, you should be able to complete a stress-free year-end as all the important documents such as the trial balance, bank reconciliation and receivables report can be easily exported. If you don't currently have an accounting system, Wave is a great option!

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PK

Peter K.  
Managing Director  
  
Used the software for:

### "Simple, clean, and powerful"

November 24, 2014

5.0

Payroll by Wave makes it easy to schedule payrolls; adjust deductions, salaries, bonuses, and so on; it handles automatic remittances; and it's affordable. It has an intuitive interface. I can fully recommend it after having evaluated it against its online competitors, having used it for 2 years, and having come from many years of struggles with ADP. The only thing I'm waiting on is multi-currency support on its payments add-on: https://support.waveapps.com/entries/22235625-Multi-currency-support-for-Payments-by-Stripe

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ES

Evan S.  
Lead Production Specialist  
Media Production  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Fantastic tool--a must for freelancers"

October 10, 2017

5.0

The ability to send professional-looking invoices and estimates, collect payment online, and track all income and expenses. Did I mention it's FREE?

Pros

I love the features in Wave's accounting tool. I can send estimates and invoices, collect payments online, and so much more. Plus, it's free. This platform is an absolute must for freelancers. It's helped me stay on top of things, and it's easy to use.

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RO

Rafael O.  
Producer  
  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Happy costumer"

March 15, 2017

3.0

Pros

There's enough liability on the software. So far I.m been doing well with the Software. Really realizable

Cons

I do not have complains on this product. Some of the final features of the app are enjoyable and realizable

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JW

John W.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "Regretfully closed my account"

February 7, 2014

2.0

After months of trying Wave, we have to abandon it. It won't update our business bank accounts consistently, i.e. balances don't match despite the app displaying "okay" by the account. That's a deal killer. Too bad, because I really liked the service overall. But SAAS intended for commercial use can't behave this way; too much at risk for a business.

Pros

\- Nice User Interface/Design - Great Customer Service - Good Marketing

Cons

\- Inconsistent/lagging bank account updates - Lost my trust

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DC

Dan C.  
Owner  
Management Consulting  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Perfect solution "

April 4, 2016

5.0

Pros

Simple to set up and use, i'm completely new to accounting as an individual and this software was great to invoice and keep track of my spending.

Cons

Help system can be a little difficult to drill down but google has a better search function for issues

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SN

Stephanie N.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "It's Free!"

November 30, 2016

5.0

This web-based accounting platform is actually pretty good!! I use it for managing the accounting on a separate side business I have. Not as pretty as Quickbooks, but has almost all same the invoicing and bank integration features... all at the low low price of FREE!

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CD

Caroline D.  
Entrepreneur  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Wave Accounting is super helpful for entrepreneurs"

February 9, 2022

5.0

Pros

As a small business owner, was very convenient to use from my phone and computer to make invoices and manage accounting for my customers.

Cons

It has a lot of features and can be overwhelming at first

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LM

Lex M.  
Senior Accounting Manager  
Accounting  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Wave is a great invoicing and accounting tool for small businesses"

January 7, 2019

5.0

Pros

If you are just starting out, the free invoice and accounting software is great and easy to use. It charges you per payment, instead of a flat fee which is helpful for businesses just starting out.

Cons

Once your business is not so small anymore, you may have to look at upgrading to more sophisticated software. But Wave is great for new or smaller businesses/

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CA

Ciprian A.  
Designer  
  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Best free accounting solution out there"

January 31, 2018

4.0

Pros

Since its free it is the most affordable solution for startups and small businesses. I like that its in the cloud so its accessible everywhere. Estimates, invoicing and getting paid by credit card is easy.

Cons

Well, sometimes it gets slow and sometimes would like more customization options and more integrations. Looking forward for the new checkout option.

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rK

rohan K.  
rohan company of trading  
Hospitality  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "very very good"

September 10, 2016

5.0

I can't believe how many years I've wasted with Quickbooks Online and Freshbooks....just to discover Wave and how absolutely amazing it is. WOW! WAY better support, way more features, WAY better iphone apps, built-in receipt OCR etc.... You must switch ASAP!

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YG

Yvonne G.  
Owner  
Events Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Complete accounting software in one powerful platform. It covers all the bases for a small business."

July 13, 2018

5.0

Efficient invoicing and bookkeeping without having to learn a lot of software ins and outs.

Pros

As a small business owner time is of the essence for me. Wave has helped me make my bookkeeping, invoicing and receiving payments as efficient as possible. With capabilities for payroll, inventory stocking and tax reports, Wave is truly a complete accounting platform that is easy to use and most of the best features are free.

Cons

It could have some better options for being able to adjust the graphics on invoicing. Other then that I have no complaints. It's been great to use!

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GS

Gary S.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "Works fine for a small business"

January 6, 2017

4.0

This has served us well for about three years. Out needs are simple for a small business with no inventory to deal with. We have some problems with downloading transactions from a CU, switched to a large bank and the problem went away. It was pretty much a problem with how the bank did things, not Wave. We have another person who now downloads and maintains the data and has not really heard any issues from her about using the program and she is very familiar wth QB. For the price it's great!

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DD

Danetha D.  
CEO  
  
Used the software for:

### "Wonderful product and fabulous guest service!"

November 25, 2014

5.0

Overall, Wave is a fabulous product for new entrepreneurs eager to organize their finances. It's free, and still has the majority of accounting functions you need. It's simple and intuitive, which is great if you are not able to work with an accountant. My favorite feature is how easy it is to separate business and personal transactions. The downside is that it doesn't provide cash-basis accounting and the sync to PayPal can be confusing when you are trying to reconcile those transactions.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Owner  
Construction  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Not the Best I've Found"

April 4, 2019

3.0

Pros

I originally tried this software as a cheap/free alternative to my current accounting software and honestly the only thing that I can say I like about it is that it was cheap/free.

Cons

Pretty much everything about this software I didn't like. It didn't seem as functional and integrated as some of the other programs I've tried out there but when its cheap/free you get what you pay for.

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