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2.9% + 30¢
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Users consistently praise the ease of use and free core features of Wave, making it an ideal choice for small businesses and freelancers. The software simplifies invoicing and expense tracking, allowing users to manage their finances without extensive accounting knowledge. However, some users note that customer support can be slow, which may be a concern for those needing immediate assistance.

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AN
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"wave is the easiest and best accounting software"
What do you like best about Wave?

Wave is super easy to use, quite intuitive and does everything I need for my small business. On top of that, the free accounting feature is THE reason I picked it and is just superb. Creating invoices is easy/great and the transaction updating is great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Wave?

Honestly, I have not found much to dislike. As a small business owner, this does everything I need and much easier than what I used previously which was quickbooks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

NH
Technical Consultant, Project Manager
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Ease of Use"
What do you like best about Wave?

I can create invoices from my phone and send them to the client. Just a couple of clicks, and I am done. This is a new app and they are working to add more capabilities and asking for feedback along the way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Wave?

It is hard to set up payment for myself. The team should provide a list of things needed to set it up so I didn't pay for the capability and didn't have the requirements completed in the beginning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

KM
Accounts Payable Support Specialist
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"My Review for Wave"
What do you like best about Wave?

Wave automates complex accounting tasks from recurring billing, invoicing to AP and AR. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Wave?

I use this tool on a daily basis and I hardly record errors when using it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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UM
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great user interface with streamlined design"
What do you like best about Wave?

Great app and ease of use for small businesses. The fact it is free to use, with a great interface and being able to connect your bank account and credit card removes some manual process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Wave?

Customer support feels like it can take forever to resolve, along with some lackluster features that are missing on the free tier version (as expected). There have been also some app glitches causing a reset of the app needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ZL
Aquatic Field Ecologist
Research
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Simple and Elegant Platform."
What do you like best about Wave?

The platform is open source and is easy to use and manage invoices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Wave?

None, at the moment, I have no dislikes to address. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Commercial Real Estate
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Accounting Software"
What do you like best about Wave?

The best method is to generate an invoice, which you may check in the drafts area before sending. We can set up recurring invoices, collect credit card payments, and keep track of unpaid invoices. Bank & Credit Card Reconciliation is one of the best option & its easy Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Wave?

I cannot download reports month by month; they can only be seen annually, and I can't combine multiple reports at once. To prepare the financial cash flow is difficult Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

BL
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"good ease of use payroll software , never had to worry about payroll deposits"
What do you like best about Wave?

Ease of use, helpful tech support, always notified me in a timely manner when tax forms were due and I never worried about my deposits. Software had a lot of features but learnable and allowed me to focus on my business. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Wave?

Pricing went up higher than market value, in my opinion. I decided to test out other competitors offerings when they started charging 30% higher monthly fee than other companies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
CT
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Good for consultants"
What do you like best about Wave?

The payroll is good and the interface looks good Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Wave?

Lack of functionality, not enough reporting for dynamic small businesses Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shawniece E.
SE
Owner
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great Accounting Software"
What do you like best about Wave?

I like that it is easy to use WAVE. I can take a look at my business bank accounts in one place. It's nice to have the option to send invoices outside of my CRM. Y Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Wave?

There isn't anything that I dislike at the moment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Josh W.
JW
CEO
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Worst Customer Service of any financial app"
What do you like best about Wave?

Easiest app to duplicate an invoice and charge the customer's card I've used Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Wave?

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! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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