Wave Pricing (2026)
Free accounting and invoicing for small businesses.
✓ Free plan available freemium
From Free/mo
Reviewed by the StackSwitch Editorial Team · Last updated July 2026
Wave plans
Free
forever
Free
- ✓ Unlimited invoicing
- ✓ Accounting
- ✓ Receipt scanning
- ✓ Bank connections
Most popular
Pro
mo
$16
- ✓ Everything in Free
- ✓ Auto-import bank transactions
- ✓ Priority support
- ✓ Lower payment fees
Payroll (add-on)
mo + $6/employee
$20
- ✓ Full-service payroll
- ✓ Tax filing
- ✓ Direct deposit
- ✓ T4/T4A forms (Canada)
Is Wave worth the price?
Wave scores 4.4/5 on G2 and 4.5/5 on Capterra. The free plan is a low-risk way to test it before committing to a paid tier.
Pros
- ✓Core features are free
- ✓No limits on invoices or clients
- ✓Easy to use
- ✓Good for freelancers
Cons
- ✗Payment processing fees
- ✗Less powerful than QuickBooks
- ✗US & Canada focused
- ✗Limited integrations
Wave user ratings
4.4/5
G2 score
4.5/5
Capterra score
Wave pricing: frequently asked questions
How much does Wave cost per month?
Wave has a free plan. Paid plans start at Free/mo.
Does Wave have a free plan?
Yes — Wave offers a free plan. You can upgrade to a paid tier when you need more features.
How many pricing plans does Wave have?
Wave offers 3 plans: Free, Pro, Payroll (add-on).
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