Compare Wave and Zoho Invoice 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (83.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$20-$35 per month
$0 100% free. Forever.
Wave
Star Rating
(295)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$20-$35 per month
Browse all 3 pricing plansZoho Invoice
Star Rating
(354)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 100% free. Forever.
Learn more about Zoho InvoiceSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Wave's invoice customization feature is user-friendly, allowing for easy adjustments to templates, but some reviewers mention that it lacks advanced customization options compared to Zoho Invoice, which offers a more robust template design capability.
- Reviewers mention that Wave's quality of support is a common pain point, with a score of 7.7, while Zoho Invoice shines in this area with a score of 8.9, indicating that users find Zoho's support team more responsive and helpful.
- G2 users highlight that Wave's digital billing functionality is effective but lacks the advanced features found in Zoho Invoice, which boasts a score of 9.5 for its superior digital billing capabilities, making it easier for users to manage online payments.
- Users on G2 report that Wave's recurring billing feature is satisfactory but not as comprehensive as Zoho Invoice's, which has a higher score of 9.2, indicating that Zoho provides more flexibility and options for automating recurring payments.
- Reviewers say that Wave's accounts receivable automation is functional but limited, with a score of 8.2, while Zoho Invoice excels in this area with a score of 9.2, providing users with more effective tools for managing collections and automating follow-ups.
- Users report that Wave's integration capabilities are decent but fall short compared to Zoho Invoice, which scores higher in both payments and ERP integration, making it easier for users to connect with other software and streamline their workflows.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Wave
Pay your staff
$20-$35
per month
$20/month base fee in Canada + 44 states
$35/month base fee in California, Florida, New York, Texas, Illinois & Washington
$4 additional per employee added
- Includes direct deposit.
- Employee portal to check pay stubs and history.
- Perfect for salaried and hourly workers, full-time or part-time.
Zoho Invoice
Free
$0
100% free. Forever.
Ideal for small businesses and freelancers.
- Bill multiple customers
- Create invoices, retainers, and credit notes
- Create multi-currency & multi-lingual invoices
Free Trial
Wave
Free Trial is available
Zoho Invoice
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
238
9.2
278
Ease of Use
8.9
239
9.1
280
Ease of Setup
8.9
109
9.0
138
Ease of Admin
8.8
107
9.4
126
Quality of Support
7.7
157
9.0
227
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
99
9.3
121
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
229
9.3
274
Features by Category
General Ledger
8.0
45
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Receivable
8.7
63
Not enough data
8.2
44
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Payable
7.8
27
Not enough data
8.2
42
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
Other Functionality
7.0
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
20
Not enough data
7.3
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.3
64
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
7.6
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
33
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
46
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.1
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
24
Not enough data
7.1
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
Cash Flow
8.1
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
Budgeting & Forecasting
7.9
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
Revenue
8.3
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
15
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
Payroll
7.7
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
10
Not enough data
7.2
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile Applications - Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bill Generation
8.1
30
9.1
123
8.5
33
9.5
114
8.3
29
9.1
98
Bill Processing
7.9
21
Feature Not Available
8.1
19
8.5
86
8.3
31
9.2
104
Integration
8.2
30
8.8
90
8.4
27
8.9
93
7.4
14
Feature Not Available
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Wave
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zoho Invoice
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
16.1%
Information Technology and Services
6.3%
Design
4.9%
Accounting
4.9%
Computer Software
3.5%
Other
64.3%
Information Technology and Services
17.3%
Marketing and Advertising
11.0%
Computer Software
7.8%
Accounting
6.6%
Management Consulting
3.7%
Other
53.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Wave
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Paul J.
Verified User in Accounting
Wave is very simple and intuitive to use. It provides small business (they specifically focus on organizations with 0-9 employees) users with the main tools they need in order to effectively account for their business transactions. You can access multiple...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Josh W.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Their customer service is horrible. If you can even get them, they have no problem lying right to your face. Read other review sites and you'll see!
Zoho Invoice
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Marsha B.
Verified User in Accounting
The ability to start and stop the timer on each project that I work on throughout the day eliminates the loss of billable time most service based providers struggle with due to lack of tracking. With the zoho invoice app on my android I can not only start...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Mental Health Care
Doesn’t save list of addresses for payees
Paul J.
Verified User in Accounting
Wave is very simple and intuitive to use. It provides small business (they specifically focus on organizations with 0-9 employees) users with the main tools they need in order to effectively account for their business transactions. You can access multiple...
Marsha B.
Verified User in Accounting
The ability to start and stop the timer on each project that I work on throughout the day eliminates the loss of billable time most service based providers struggle with due to lack of tracking. With the zoho invoice app on my android I can not only start...
Josh W.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Their customer service is horrible. If you can even get them, they have no problem lying right to your face. Read other review sites and you'll see!
Verified User in Mental Health Care
Doesn’t save list of addresses for payees
Discussions
Is wave a good accounting software?
2 comments
MM
Yeah. It has most of the features required by a small business. You can request the team if you need anything in particular Read more
What is Wave Software?
2 comments
MM
Wave software is an easy to use Payroll and Accounting software. You can create invoices, send billings, track expenses, and all normal transactions...Read more
When will the VAT summary table be displayed in the Invoice PDFs? What should I do to enable it?
1 comment
AK
The table will be displayed after entering the tax rate details of the product/ service description. To enable this table and make other changes to the...Read more
Can we get triplicate invoice?
1 comment
ZC
Hi Deepak! Thanks for reaching out. In Zoho Invoice, you have the option to choose your default print preference under Settings > Preferences > General...Read more
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