Free invoicing and bookkeeping for small businesses
Wave is accounting software for small businesses and freelancers in North America, owned by H&R Block. The free Starter plan covers unlimited invoices, estimates, expense tracking and double-entry bookkeeping, while the Pro plan adds automatic bank imports, receipt scanning and multiple users. Card payments and payroll are offered as paid services.
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- Oct 12, 2026
Features
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Pros
- Free plan with unlimited invoices and double-entry bookkeeping
- Simple interface for owners without accounting training
- Estimates, invoices and expenses managed in one place
Cons
- Mainly serves businesses in North America
- Automatic bank imports and receipt scanning need the Pro plan
- No real inventory management
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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