Wave

What it is

Web and mobile invoicing and bookkeeping for small businesses. Starter plan is free; Pro adds bank auto-import and receipt capture.

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Our take

Beginner-friendly · Free Starter; Pro $19/mo

Start here for invoices if you are one person and US/Canada-based. Free covers unlimited invoices; pay Pro when chasing bank sync, not before.

Also look at Zapier and ChatGPT.

The quick breakdown

Good for: Freelancers and tiny service businesses that need free invoices and basic books.
Not great for: Shops with inventory, or anyone who needs automatic bank sync without paying.
Watch out: Auto bank import and late-payment reminders sit on Pro ($19 a month), not Free.
What people say: Owners on X still recommend Wave when they want to stop paying for invoicing. On r/waveapps, the June 2026 move of auto-import behind Pro is the main complaint from free users.

Based on Wave pricing, r/waveapps: auto-import behind paywall, X: @jgb5064 on switching to Wave. Checked Oct 16, 2026. Prices change, so confirm before you pay.

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Quick facts

Price: Free (Free Starter; Pro $19/mo).
Works on: Web, iPhone & iPad, Android. You get: text.
Last checked: Oct 16, 2026.
What it is: Wave is a productivity tool. Web and mobile invoicing and bookkeeping for small businesses. Starter plan is free; Pro adds bank auto-import and receipt capture.
Where it was found: Added by ShipRadar editors as a well-known tool in Productivity.
Tags: Free tier, Productivity.
Traction: Editor's pick.
Official link: www.waveapps.com

Common questions

What is Wave good for?

Freelancers and tiny service businesses that need free invoices and basic books. Shops with inventory, or anyone who needs automatic bank sync without paying.