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Wave - Accounting Software

Wave Reviews in September 2026: User Ratings, Pros & Cons

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Wave Reviews & Ratings

3.53

Very Good

Based on 356 ratings & 423 reviews

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Excellent

(215)

Very Good

(62)

Good

(23)

Poor

(6)

Terrible

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Spotsaas Editor’s POV

Wave Accounting works best for freelancers and sole proprietors handling straightforward invoicing and expense tracking. The free tier includes core accounting features, bank transaction imports, and basic reporting—sufficient for businesses with annual revenue under $100K and minimal tax complexity. Before shortlisting, verify that Wave's chart of accounts ...Read more

Wave pros and cons

  • Provides free accounting tools and features, making it an accessible option for small businesses and freelancers with tight budgets.

  • Easy to use interface that simplifies invoicing, expense tracking, and recurring billing for users without an accounting background.

  • Automates key accounting tasks such as bank reconciliations, recurring invoices, and transaction categorization, saving time and effort.

  • Integrates with bank accounts and imports transactions efficiently, streamlining financial tracking.

  • Poor customer service with slow response times, limited availability, and insufficient support, especially for non-paying users.

  • Issues with payment processing, such as funds being withheld, accounts being frozen, or payouts being delayed without clear explanations.

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AU

Anonymous User

08/17/16

2 out of 5

"Nice Tool, but pretty slow"

What do you like best about Wave? Easy to use for the non-accounting professional. Nice interface. What do you dislike about Wave?

RS

Rachelle S

08/16/16

4 out of 5

"Wave Apps"

What do you like best about Wave? - Easy to navigate format. - Cloud-based app that enables me to update my accounting remotely.

RS

Rachelle S

08/16/16

4 out of 5

"Wave Apps"

What do you like best about Wave? - Easy to navigate format. - Cloud-based app that enables me to update my accounting remotely.

AU

Anonymous User

07/26/16

5 out of 5

"Couldn't ask for more in a free accounting experience"

What do you like best about Wave? I love that Wave is free, that it's linked to my bank account and easily helps me keep track of money that's coming and going. I find the analytics tools so helpful to understand where my money's going.

AU

Anonymous User

07/26/16

4 out of 5

"Free bookkeeping solution for small businesses & solo entrepreneurs"

What do you like best about Wave? Invoicing has a really nice interface, payments are well organized, receipts can be uploaded and saved. Linking to bank accounts shows account balances and transactions.

AU

Anonymous User

07/26/16

4 out of 5

"Free bookkeeping solution for small businesses & solo entrepreneurs"

What do you like best about Wave? Invoicing has a really nice interface, payments are well organized, receipts can be uploaded and saved. Linking to bank accounts shows account balances and transactions.

AU

Anonymous User

07/26/16

5 out of 5

"Couldn't ask for more in a free accounting experience"

What do you like best about Wave? I love that Wave is free, that it's linked to my bank account and easily helps me keep track of money that's coming and going. I find the analytics tools so helpful to understand where my money's going.

MP

Melinda P

06/12/16

5 out of 5

"Wave is amazing for small businesses!"

What do you like best about Wave? I love Wave accounting and what I like best is how they offer invoicing services as well as reminders. I am on the free version and it's amazing!

MP

Melinda P

06/12/16

5 out of 5

"Wave is amazing for small businesses!"

What do you like best about Wave? I love Wave accounting and what I like best is how they offer invoicing services as well as reminders. I am on the free version and it's amazing!

KQ

Keely Q

06/09/16

4.5 out of 5

"Excellent"

What do you like best about Wave? The freemium model is amazing. Small business can benefit from the all in one place bookkeeping without having to pay a dime and larger businesses can upgrade to benefit from payroll and other features. The invoices are amazing.

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