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★★★★☆ 4.2 (8,000 reviews)
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Freemium Free (accounting) + paid add-ons

Overview

A free accounting and invoicing software for small businesses and freelancers with optional paid payroll and payment processing.

Key Features

  • Accounting
  • Invoicing
  • Receipt scanning
  • Bank connections
  • Financial reports
  • Payment processing
  • Payroll
  • Multi-currency

Pros

  • Completely free accounting
  • Good invoicing
  • Easy to use
  • Receipt scanning

Cons

  • Limited features
  • Payroll costs extra
  • Payment processing fees
  • No inventory management

Wave Pricing Plans

Accounting

$0

  • ✓ invoicing
  • ✓ accounting
  • ✓ reporting
  • ✓ receipt scanning
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Payroll

$35/mo+$6/employee

  • ✓ payroll processing
  • ✓ tax filing

Payments

2.9%+60c

  • ✓ credit card processing

Company Info

Founded2009
HeadquartersToronto, Canada

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