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At a Glance
Wave
Wave
Star Rating
(298)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$20-$35 per month
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Zoho Invoice
Zoho Invoice
Star Rating
(363)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 100% free. Forever.
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Wave's invoice customization feature is user-friendly, allowing for easy adjustments to templates, but some reviewers mention that it lacks advanced customization options compared to Zoho Invoice, which offers a more robust template library and greater flexibility in design.
  • Reviewers mention that Wave's quality of support is a common pain point, with a score of 7.7, while Zoho Invoice shines in this area with a score of 8.9, indicating that users find Zoho's support team more responsive and helpful when issues arise.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Wave's recurring billing feature is functional but lacks some automation capabilities, whereas Zoho Invoice's recurring billing is praised for its automation and ease of setup, making it a preferred choice for businesses with subscription models.
  • G2 users report that Wave's digital billing capabilities are decent, but they often find Zoho Invoice's digital billing features superior, particularly in terms of integration with payment gateways and ease of use.
  • Reviewers mention that Wave's accounts receivable automation is limited, which can lead to manual tracking, while Zoho Invoice excels with its comprehensive AR automation tools that streamline the invoicing process and improve cash flow management.
  • Users say that while Wave offers basic financial statements, Zoho Invoice provides more detailed and customizable reporting and analytics options, allowing businesses to gain deeper insights into their financial health.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Wave
Pay your staff
$20-$35
per month
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Zoho Invoice
Free
$0
100% free. Forever.
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Free Trial
Wave
Free Trial is available
Zoho Invoice
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
241
9.2
287
Ease of Use
8.9
242
9.1
289
Ease of Setup
8.9
112
9.0
147
Ease of Admin
8.8
109
9.4
133
Quality of Support
7.7
159
8.9
235
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
101
9.3
128
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
232
9.3
283
Features by Category
7.7
75
Not enough data
General Ledger
7.9
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Receivable
8.7
65
Not enough data
8.3
46
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Payable
8.0
29
Not enough data
8.2
44
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
Other Functionality
6.8
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
22
Not enough data
7.1
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.3
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
53
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
64
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
7.5
53
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
58
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
48
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.0
43
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
26
Not enough data
6.9
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
Cash Flow
8.1
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
Budgeting & Forecasting
7.7
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
Revenue
8.2
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
15
Not enough data
Payroll
7.3
15
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
6.9
15
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
19
|
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
Bill Generation
8.0
33
8.9
129
8.4
36
9.4
120
8.2
32
9.0
104
Bill Processing
7.7
24
Feature Not Available
7.7
22
8.5
92
8.3
34
9.1
110
Integration
8.0
33
8.7
96
8.2
30
8.8
99
7.2
17
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Wave
Wave
Zoho Invoice
Zoho Invoice
Wave and Zoho Invoice are categorized as Billing
Unique Categories
Wave
Wave is categorized as Accounting
Zoho Invoice
Zoho Invoice has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Wave
Wave
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
95.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
3.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.0%
Zoho Invoice
Zoho Invoice
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
83.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Wave
Wave
Marketing and Advertising
15.9%
Information Technology and Services
6.2%
Accounting
5.2%
Design
4.8%
Computer Software
3.5%
Other
64.4%
Zoho Invoice
Zoho Invoice
Information Technology and Services
17.4%
Marketing and Advertising
11.0%
Computer Software
7.6%
Accounting
7.0%
Management Consulting
3.7%
Other
53.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Wave
Wave
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Paul J.
PJ
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.
AS
Ariam S.
Verified User in Hospitality

That it charges so much for transferring my funds.

Zoho Invoice
Zoho Invoice
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Marsha B.
MB
Marsha B.
Verified User in Accounting

The ability to start and stop the timer on each project that I work on throughout the day eliminates the loss of billable time most service based providers struggle with due to lack of tracking. With the zoho invoice app on my android I can not only start...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Mark H.
MH
Mark H.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

I've just started a new business and have clients in both the UK and the U.S. Here's the problem: you can no longer change a client's currency. Zoho now wants you to upgrade to their Zoho Billing tool for that - calling multi-currency support an "advanced...

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Discussions
Wave
Wave Discussions
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
What is Wave Software?
2 comments
Michael M.
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 Accounting really free?
2 comments
Zoho Invoice
Zoho Invoice Discussions
Is Zoho Invoice free?
3 comments
Alexis C.
AC
Yes, completely free. Excellent applicationRead more
When will the VAT summary table be displayed in the Invoice PDFs? What should I do to enable it?
1 comment
Anirudh K.
AK
The table will be displayed after entering the tax rate details of the product/ service description. To enable this table and make other changes to the...Read more
Can we get triplicate invoice?
1 comment
Zoho C.
ZC
Hi Deepak! Thanks for reaching out. In Zoho Invoice, you have the option to choose your default print preference under Settings > Preferences > General...Read more