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Wave Accounting
Free core accounting software for small businesses
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Wave provides free core accounting alongside its invoicing — proper bookkeeping, financial reports, receipt scanning, and bank connections. A few features now require a paid plan, but the basics stay free. For solo founders watching costs, Wave is still a genuine alternative to paid tools.
Best for: Solo founders and micro-businesses who need accounting at low cost
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Free tier available with paid upgrades
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free core accounting; some features require a paid plan
- Includes invoicing and receipt scanning
- Clean interface with clear financial reports
- Bank connections for automatic transaction import
Cons
- No inventory management features
- Limited integrations compared to QuickBooks
- Payment processing fees are higher than average
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