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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 65 - Reviews of Wave

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MS

Mary S.  
IT Services Coordinator  
Primary/Secondary Education  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Accounting Simplified"

July 2, 2018

4.0

Pros

It's free, so that's absolutely a plus. There are many features that are great to have included in a product so cheap.

Cons

Since it's free, you can definitely tell that someone has not perfected the way the website looks and operates.

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mR

mariam R.  
Staff Accountant  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Wave Hello to Accounting"

June 2, 2022

5.0

Pros

Compared to other platforms, this one is a lot cheaper and less outdated

Cons

I wish it was more user friendly for me.

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TA

Tracy A.  
Owner  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great for convenience billing"

August 21, 2018

4.0

Pros

The ease of setting up invoics and being able to email them to your client giving the the option of paying with credit card

Cons

The long process of setting up the bank account and the processing fee to except a credit card payment

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GW

Gail W.  
Owner  
Primary/Secondary Education  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Easy to use"

December 15, 2018

4.0

Pros

Its free, easy to use, has a plethora of numerous features, great for business beginners.. Helps organize

Cons

I dont have many cons about this just yet, other then the customer service issues and its not good for big businesses

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JH

Jeanne H.  
President  
  
Used the software for:

### "Best online software"

November 25, 2014

5.0

Easy to use and great customer support. Allows me to collaborate fully with my clients.

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BH

Ben H.  
Musician  
  
Used the software for:

### "Can't believe its free!!!"

January 18, 2016

5.0

I'm a muso from Newcastle, Australia, and I've tried numerous invoicing programs and software over the years and you guys have by far produced the absolutely perfect online platform to facilitate easy, simple and reliable invoicing! When I first signed up I thought it was too good to be true I can't believe this service is free!!!!!

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GB

Giulia B.  
Digital Marketing Manager  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great accounting software – and it is free"

March 20, 2019

4.0

Pros

Includes all key accounting features needed for a small business. Integrates both credit card and ACH payment

Cons

The design and user experience is not that great and the system of filters available is not well structured

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NH

Natasha H.  
MGR / President  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "This is a pretty nice (FREE) Accounting Software"

May 25, 2018

4.0

Stop discriminating against Licensed Escort Agencies! We pay taxes, have all applicable permits and licenses, and operate within the law!

Pros

Free Payroll is not overly expensive Can set up online payments Has receipt and invoice apps I was able to learn it with no accounting / bookkeeping experience quickly

Cons

The Customer Service is via email and not so great. You have to teach yourself. It opens a new window for every single transaction

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LD

Lourens D.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "Ideal for Freelancers"

January 26, 2017

5.0

Takes all the stress of worrying about invoices getting paid or whether they have been paid already. It sends automatic payment reminders to clients so you don't have to worry about hassling them to pay. You can even link it to a bank account making it easy to record payments. A whole suite of software for free!

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NL

Natalie L.  
Owner  
Professional Training & Coaching  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "It's great for both new and established entrepreneurs"

April 19, 2019

5.0

A friend who had been using Wave for about 4 years told me about it just a few months ago. I had a free version of another software I was telling her about. I figured I'd check it out and as soon as I did, I dropped the other software immediately - I really like the layout and that it's pretty easy to use.

Pros

I like that I don't have to keep any paper!! Receipts can easily be uploaded, coded and tracked and I don't have to worry about faded receipts and trying to read my handwriting at tax time!

Cons

The coding (for expense) is a little confusing...it doesn't quite fit with how I would think of it, but I can work with it.

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DS

Dawn S.  
Office Manager  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Was Just to used to competitor"

January 21, 2018

2.0

it was cheap and easy to use but since I was used to another software the muscle memory I needed was not there to stay productive in the office.

Pros

This software was actually pretty easy to use I was just used to a competitors software so I quit learning this one.

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BT

Becky T.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "My favorite invoicing software!"

January 5, 2017

5.0

I tried Wave on a whim when I was in desperate need for something to organize my invoices - and I fell in love. Wave is easy to get started and use. It makes accounting and invoicing so easy! Plus, the ability to let clients pay via credit card through Wave makes life just so much easier.

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BM

Brandon M.  
Sales  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Love how easy it is!"

September 15, 2017

5.0

Free accounting

Pros

I like how it is simple and free. They do monetize with processing fees but I have no problem paying that.

Cons

I don't like how it is sometimes slow, when i click to go the next screen the loading time is forever.

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Aaf

Almost a fan  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "Close but..."

December 13, 2013

3.0

Free great basic software. Main problem for me is that the categories are not customizable so I cannot track expenses and income effectively. Seems like a simple fix to allow users to create their own categories.

Pros

Free solid platform.

Cons

Flexibility and customization.

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LW

Lea W.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "Easy way to run payroll"

January 24, 2017

5.0

Payroll by Wave is an easy-to-use system for processing your payroll in-house and also offering direct deposit. This platform is integrated with Wave's general accounting software, which helps reduce the need for additional manual journal entries. Very straight-forward.

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PM

Pooja M.  
Marketing Manager  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Free Accounting Software for startups"

May 22, 2019

5.0

Pros

Accounting software is wonderful and i like the most.

Cons

Feels incomplete by not accepting payments online for Indian Customers. As payment gateways integration is missing.

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AOM

Ahmad Omid M.  
  
  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Easy App"

August 15, 2018

5.0

Pros

Easy invoicing and purchasing records for a new user who has never used any application before.

Cons

Free applications can be improved and remebered easily by anyone and this could be the best marketing place.

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LW

Lea W.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "Great For Small Businesses!"

January 24, 2017

4.0

Wave is a great accounting system for small businesses. It would be even better if they included some of the standard reports/functions such as cash flow statements and assistance with generating projections. Overall, it is user-friendly and has a nice interface.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Business Development Specialist  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "A Tool For Small Businesses"

September 7, 2021

5.0

Wave is very cost effective and easy to use for non financial people

Pros

It has a very modern user interface and the setup process is very easy. I also like the built in invoice templates.

Cons

This app serves all my needs for basic invoicing in a small business. I have nothing against it. It works well.

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RD

Richard D.  
CEO  
  
Used the software for:

### "Incredible"

March 2, 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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Olivia T.  
Web Content Administrator  
Individual & Family Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great for getting started"

March 26, 2019

5.0

Pros

It was easy to use when I first starting to get a handle on business finances.

Cons

I needed more features as my business grew.

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CN

Carol N.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "Small Business Sufficient"

December 12, 2016

4.0

Having a background in accounting and a small number of transactions makes this tool easy to use. I'm using it to log the monthly transaction on a property we own.

Pros

free based option

Cons

need to have some accounting background to optimize

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MP

Michele P.  
Social Media Manager  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Excellent product with minor refinements needed"

March 3, 2019

4.0

Pros

Software is free and easy to use – excellent qualities for an accounting software

Cons

Requires internet connection to be used, which limits its effectiveness

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CS

Coleen S.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### "null"

January 2, 2018

3.0

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MN

Michael N.  
  
Computer Software  
Used the software for:

### "null"

January 3, 2019

2.0

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