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Compare Wave and ZipBooks 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (78.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$20-$35 per month
No pricing available
Wave
Star Rating
(299)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$20-$35 per month
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Star Rating
(86)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Wave excels in its free invoicing feature, making it a popular choice for small businesses looking to minimize costs, while ZipBooks offers a more comprehensive recurring billing option that users find particularly useful for subscription-based services.
- Reviewers mention that ZipBooks has a superior quality of support, with a score of 9.4 compared to Wave's 7.7, indicating that users feel more supported and valued when they encounter issues.
- G2 users highlight that Wave's journal entries feature is less intuitive, scoring 8.0, while ZipBooks provides a more user-friendly experience with a score of 9.1 in ease of use, making it easier for users to manage their accounting tasks.
- Users on G2 report that ZipBooks shines in its custom reporting capabilities, scoring 7.8, which allows businesses to tailor their financial insights, whereas Wave's reporting features are seen as more basic and less customizable.
- Reviewers say that Wave's digital billing feature is effective but lacks the automation capabilities that ZipBooks offers, which includes advanced AR automation tools that streamline the accounts receivable process.
- Users report that while Wave has a solid cash flow tracking feature, ZipBooks provides a more robust budgeting and forecasting tool, scoring higher in user satisfaction and helping businesses plan their finances more effectively.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Wave
Pay your staff
$20-$35
per month
$20/month base fee in Canada + 44 states
$35/month base fee in California, Florida, New York, Texas, Illinois & Washington
$4 additional per employee added
- Includes direct deposit.
- Employee portal to check pay stubs and history.
- Perfect for salaried and hourly workers, full-time or part-time.
ZipBooks
No pricing availableFree Trial
Wave
Free Trial is available
ZipBooks
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
242
9.1
76
Ease of Use
8.9
243
9.5
76
Ease of Setup
8.9
113
9.5
34
Ease of Admin
8.8
110
9.5
34
Quality of Support
7.7
160
9.4
71
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
102
9.3
32
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
233
9.6
78
Features by Category
General Ledger
8.0
48
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Receivable
8.7
66
Not enough data
8.3
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Payable
8.0
30
Not enough data
8.2
45
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
Other Functionality
6.8
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
23
Not enough data
7.1
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.3
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
54
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
7.5
54
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.0
44
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
27
Not enough data
6.9
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
Cash Flow
8.1
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
Budgeting & Forecasting
7.7
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
Revenue
8.1
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
16
Not enough data
Payroll
7.2
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
13
Not enough data
6.9
15
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile Applications - Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bill Generation
8.0
33
Not enough data
8.4
36
Not enough data
8.2
32
Not enough data
Bill Processing
7.7
24
Not enough data
7.7
22
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
Integration
8.0
33
Not enough data
8.2
30
Not enough data
7.2
17
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Wave
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ZipBooks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
15.9%
Information Technology and Services
6.2%
Accounting
5.2%
Design
4.8%
Computer Software
3.4%
Other
64.5%
Information Technology and Services
16.5%
Marketing and Advertising
9.4%
Computer Software
7.1%
Design
5.9%
Management Consulting
4.7%
Other
56.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Wave
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Paul J.
Verified User in Accounting
Wave is very simple and intuitive to use. It provides small business (they specifically focus on organizations with 0-9 employees) users with the main tools they need in order to effectively account for their business transactions. You can access multiple...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Ariam S.
Verified User in Hospitality
That it charges so much for transferring my funds.
ZipBooks
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Alex R. S.
Verified User in Law Practice
2 specific things: the accounting features, from basic to complicated, are not only so easy to use, but ZipBooks' customer service is impeccable; they respond very quickly and go the extra mile to help sort out any issues I may have. I can even access the...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
The customer support is atrocious. I had two issues; resetting my user data and a screwed up connection to Stripe. The first was still outstanding 3 weeks later, the second 4 days later. No feedback from their support until I chased them up with followup...
Paul J.
Verified User in Accounting
Wave is very simple and intuitive to use. It provides small business (they specifically focus on organizations with 0-9 employees) users with the main tools they need in order to effectively account for their business transactions. You can access multiple...
Alex R. S.
Verified User in Law Practice
2 specific things: the accounting features, from basic to complicated, are not only so easy to use, but ZipBooks' customer service is impeccable; they respond very quickly and go the extra mile to help sort out any issues I may have. I can even access the...
Ariam S.
Verified User in Hospitality
That it charges so much for transferring my funds.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
The customer support is atrocious. I had two issues; resetting my user data and a screwed up connection to Stripe. The first was still outstanding 3 weeks later, the second 4 days later. No feedback from their support until I chased them up with followup...
Discussions
What is Wave Software?
2 comments
MM
Wave software is an easy to use Payroll and Accounting software. You can create invoices, send billings, track expenses, and all normal transactions...Read more
Is wave a good accounting software?
2 comments
MM
Yeah. It has most of the features required by a small business. You can request the team if you need anything in particular Read more
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