Accounting · Pricing
How much does Wave cost?
Short answer
Wave has a free plan (Starter: unlimited invoices). Paid plans: Pro $19 / mo.
| Plan | Price | Billed monthly | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | Free | Free | — |
| Pro | $19 / mo | $19 / mo | Annual option $190 USD/year; promo $9.50 for first 3 months |
Billed yearly where offered; monthly billing usually costs more.
Is Wave free?
Yes: Starter: unlimited invoices. Paid plans start at $19 / mo.
What does Wave cost in the first year?
From $228 on Pro to $228 on Pro.
| Plan | 1st year |
|---|---|
| Pro | $228 |
Are there extra costs with Wave?
The vendor lists these on its pricing page:
- Card payments cost 2.9% + $0.60 on Starter
- Wave Advisors bookkeeping from $149/month
How does Wave pricing compare?
Wave has the 3rd-lowest entry price of 7 accounting apps priced the same way.
| Tool | From | 1st year |
|---|---|---|
| ERPNext | $5 / mo | $60 |
| Zoho Books | $10 / mo | $120 |
| Wave | $19 / mo | $228 |
| FreshBooks | $23 / mo | $276 |
| Xero | $27 / mo | $324 |
| FreeAgent | $27 / mo | $324 |
| QuickBooks Online | $38 / mo | $456 |
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Wave pricing | waveapps.com/pricing | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare