All Wave Plans & Pricing

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Starter

  • Unlimited invoices
  • Unlimited estimates
  • Unlimited bills
  • Bookkeeping
  • Mobile app
  • 2.9% + $0.60 per credit card transaction

Pro

  • Everything in Starter
  • Discounted payment processing
  • Auto-import bank transactions
  • Unlimited receipt capture
  • Late payment reminders
  • Custom branding
  • Remove Wave branding
  • Add users

Wave Advisors

  • Pro Plan features (mobile receipts not included)
  • Dedicated bookkeeper
  • Monthly financial statements prepared for you
  • Expert support for bookkeeping questions
  • Onboarding when switching from other accounting software
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List price by tier (annualized, per license)

Per-license list price across Wave's plans, annualized. Custom-priced tiers show a hatched bar.

Pro$190/yr
Wave Advisors$1.8K/yr
Real-world benchmark

Buyers actually pay a median of $500/yr for Wave contracts (Vendr deal flow, n=226). That's a contract total — the more seats, the more leverage to negotiate down.

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Wave pricing: free plan, Pro $19, Wave Advisors $149/mo. Plans: Starter (free), Pro at $19/month, and Wave Advisors at $149/month. The median contract is $500/year based on 226 community cost mentions.

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  • Free tier: Yes

Wave offers 3 pricing tiers: Starter, Pro, Wave Advisors. A free plan is available. Paid plans include Pro at $19/month, Wave Advisors at $149/month. The Pro plan is businesses wanting polished invoices and automation.

Compared to other invoicing software software, Wave is positioned at the mid-market price point.

  • Median contract: $500/yr from 226 purchases Precise
  • 7 documented hidden costs beyond list price
  • Contracts auto-renew — at least one day before the renewal date
  • G2 rating: 4.3 out of 5 from 300 reviews (as of Oct 2026)

How much does Wave cost?

Wave has a free plan; its 2 paid plans cost $19–$149/mo. Plans include Starter (free), Pro at $19/month, Wave Advisors at $149/month.

Wave Pricing Overview

Wave has 3 pricing plans, including a free tier. Paid plans range from $19 to $149/month. The Starter plan is free and is best for businesses wanting free invoicing. The Pro plan costs $19/month, best for businesses wanting polished invoices and automation. The Wave Advisors plan costs $149/month, best for hands-off bookkeeping with expert support.

Wave contracts auto-renew, with a monthly or annual billing period minimum commitment, requiring at least one day before the renewal date notice to cancel.

The median Wave customer pays $500/year based on 226 community cost mentions.

There are at least 7 documented hidden costs beyond Wave's list price, including implementation, training, and add-on fees.

This pricing was last verified in October 20, 2026.

Wave pricing starts with a permanently free Starter plan that covers basic invoicing and accounting — one of the few true no-cost tiers in small business accounting software. Teams needing advanced features can upgrade to the Pro plan at $19/month, or $15.83/month billed annually. Businesses that want hands-on professional bookkeeping support can add Wave Advisors, starting at $149/month.

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What Companies Actually Pay for Wave

The median Wave buyer pays $500/year based on 226 community cost mentions.

What companies actually pay $500/yr Median across 226 community cost mentions Precise
Review scores
TrustRadius 7.4out of 10 (184)
Trustpilot 3.5out of 5 (502)
G2 4.3out of 5 (300)
Third-party review aggregates, as of Oct 2026
Source: Community cost mentions (Reddit, Hacker News) — aggregated from 226 distinct user reports. Indicative only — not contract-grade data.

How Wave Pricing Compares

Software Starting Price Top Price
Wave Free $149/month
17hats $60/month $60/month
Bonsai $15/user/month $59/user/month
CloudBooks $9/month $39/month
Dubsado $10/month $60/month
Elorus Free $30/$/month

7 Wave Hidden Costs Beyond the List Price

Beyond the listed price, Wave has at least 7 documented hidden costs that can significantly increase total cost of ownership.

Watch for 7 hidden costs
  • Credit Card Processing (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) 2.9% + $0.60
    high 1 source
    Grounded summary For American Express, it's 3.4% + $0.60 per transaction
  • Bank Transfers (ACH) 1%
    medium 1 source
    Grounded summary Bank Transfers (ACH): The fee is 1% per transaction, with a minimum of $1
  • Instant Payouts 1%
    medium 1 source
    Grounded summary Instant Payouts: An additional 1% of the withdrawal amount is charged for instant payouts
  • Pro Plan Subscription $16/month
    medium 1 source
    Grounded summary Optional Paid Plans and Add-ons: * Pro Plan: This plan costs $16/month (or $19/month when billed monthly, $190/year when billed annually, as of different reports) and includes features like automatic bank transaction imports, receipt scanning, unl...
  • Payroll (Tax Service States) $40/month
    high 1 source
    Grounded summary In self-service states, it's a $20 monthly base fee plus $6 per employee or contractor
  • Receipt Scanning $8/month
    low 1 source
    Grounded summary Receipt Scanning: If not on the Pro plan, digitally capturing unlimited receipts costs $8 per month or $72 per year for Starter users
  • Bookkeeping Services (Wave Advisors) $149/month
    high 1 source
    Grounded summary Bookkeeping Services (Wave Advisors): These services start from $149 per month
Tip

Ask your Wave sales rep about these costs upfront. Getting them in writing before signing can save you from surprise charges later.

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Intelligence sourced from 5 independent sources
industry Hacker News Tech community TrustRadius Enterprise reviews Trustpilot Consumer reviews G2 B2B reviews
Key claims include inline source attribution. Data verified against multiple independent sources. 10 source citations total.

Wave Contract Terms

Wave contracts auto-renew. Changes require at least one day before the renewal date. These terms are sourced from verified buyer experiences.

Contract Terms
Auto-Renewal Yes
Cancellation Notice at least one day before the renewal date
Minimum Commitment monthly or annual billing period
Based on 1 verified source

How to Negotiate Wave Pricing

Wave contracts are negotiable. These 1 tactics are sourced from real buyer experiences and procurement specialists.

Negotiation Playbook 1 tactics
Introductory Offers high success

New Pro Plan subscribers may receive discounts, such as 50% off for the first three months.

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Wave Pricing FAQ

01 How much does Wave cost?

Pricing varies by plan. Check the official pricing page for current rates.

02 Does Wave have a free tier?

Check the pricing section above for free tier availability.

03 What are the main features of Wave?

Key features include the items listed in the pricing tiers above.

04 Is Wave worth the price?

Value depends on your specific needs and use case. Compare features across plans.

05 What is Wave Advisors?

Wave Advisors is Wave's premium service tier starting at $149/month in the US, which provides access to accounting and bookkeeping advisory services on top of the core software.

06 Is Wave really free?

Yes. Wave's Starter plan is permanently free and includes basic invoicing and accounting. There is no trial period — it stays free indefinitely. The Pro plan at $19/month ($15.83/month billed annually) unlocks advanced features, and Wave Advisors (from $149/month) adds professional bookkeeping support.

07 What is Wave Advisors and how much does it cost?

Wave Advisors is Wave's professional bookkeeping support tier, starting at $149/month in the US. It is billed monthly with no annual billing option listed.

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