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Wave

Recommended

Free accounting software. Invoicing, expense tracking, and reports at zero cost.

312 reviews
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In a nutshell

Wave is the best free accounting software. Period. The core features rival QuickBooks Simple Start at $0/month instead of $30/month. The limitations are real — no inventory, basic reporting, limited integrations — but for freelancers and micro-businesses, Wave eliminates the need to pay for accounting software.

What's great

  • Genuinely free accounting, invoicing, and reporting
  • Unlimited users at no cost
  • Feature set covers standard small business needs

Watch out for

  • No inventory management
  • Limited integrations compared to QuickBooks
  • No API limits custom automation

Best for

Solopreneurs and micro-businesses who need real accounting software at zero cost.

Not ideal for

Growing businesses needing inventory, project management, or advanced reporting.

Pricing

Free

Full accounting, invoicing, and reporting — free forever

Starter

Payments: 2.9% + $0.60/transaction

Pro

Payroll: $20/mo + $6/employee

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