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★ Winner
Square
Accounting & Finance
★ 4.4
rating
$29/mo (Plus)
starts at
Free
tier
VS
Wave
Accounting & Finance
★ 4.0
rating
Payments: 2.9% + $0.60/transaction
Quick verdict
Square wins for brick-and-mortar businesses and restaurants.
Square has a 4.4 rating vs 4.0 for Wave. Wave is the better pick if you need solopreneurs and micro-businesses who need real accounting software at zero cost.
Performance overview
Square
Wave
Overall
4.44.0
Ease of use
4.34.2
Value for money
4.04.3
Features
Side-by-side comparison
Choose based on your needs
Choose Square if...
Best for
Brick-and-mortar businesses and restaurants
All-in-one ecosystem
Beautiful hardware
Choose Wave if...
Best for
Solopreneurs and micro-businesses who need real accounting software at zero cost.
Genuinely free accounting, invoicing, and reporting
Unlimited users at no cost