Free accounting software for small businesses

Keep your books organized and accurate and make tax time suck less with Wave's accounting software. Get started for free.

The interface of Wave's accounting software, including cash flow graphs and overdue invoice notifications

Accounting software that works as hard as you do

  • Simple, reliable, and secure
  • Easily manage cash flow
  • Be ready for tax time

Get started in seconds

Import, merge, and categorize your bank transactions. Access your data anywhere, any time. It's always available, and it’s backed up for extra peace of mind.

Unlimited bank and credit card connections

Connect your bank accounts* in seconds with the Pro Plan. The transactions will appear in your bookkeeping automatically, and you can say goodbye to manual receipt entry.

Keep track of your business health

Have an eye on the big picture so you can make better business decisions. Our robust small business accounting reports are easy to use and show month-to-month or year-to-year comparisons so you can easily identify cash flow trends.

Organized and stress-free small business accounting

Wave makes accounting as simple as possible.

A hand placing shaped pegs into holes, along with a screenshot of Wave's invoice payable dashboard

Make tax time a breeze

When everything is neatly where it belongs, tax time is simple. Wave’s smart dashboard organizes your income, expenses, payments, and invoices.

We’re serious about security

Bank data connections are read-only and use 256-bit encryption. Servers are housed under physical and electronic protection. Wave is PCI Level-1 certified for handling credit card and bank account information.

Accounting for beginners

Wave's accounting software is built for small business owners. Be your own accountant, thanks to Wave's automated features, low cost, and simple interface.

Plans to make
your plans happen.

Save $20
Save $22
starter
Plan

Keep your bookkeeping records nice and tidy.

$0
Get started now
  • Create unlimited bookkeeping records
  • Manage cash flow and customers in one dashboard  
  • Access insights via helpful reports
pro
Plan
Recommended

Automate the most tedious parts of bookkeeping and get more time for what you love.

$16/month
$20CAD/month

Billed monthly

Get started now
Everything in Starter, plus….
  • Automatically import, categorize, and merge bank transactions
  • Digitally capture unlimited receipts and track expenses
  • Add additional users to your account
starter
Plan

Keep your bookkeeping records nice and tidy.

$0
Get started now
  • Create unlimited bookkeeping records
  • Manage cash flow and customers in one dashboard  
  • Access insights via helpful reports
pro
Plan
Recommended

Automate the most tedious parts of bookkeeping and get more time for what you love.

$220CAD/year

Billed annually

$192 $170/year

$170/year

Billed annually

$192 $170/year

Get started now
Everything in Starter, plus….
  • Automatically import, categorize, and merge bank transactions
  • Digitally capture unlimited receipts and track expenses
  • Add additional users to your account
A headshot of a Wave customer

When I signed up with Wave it was a no brainer. It's been one of the best decisions I've made when it comes to making sure my accounting is on point.

Don Lam - DIY Body
Don Lam - DIY Body

When I signed up with Wave it was a no brainer. It's been one of the best decisions I've made when it comes to making sure my accounting is on point.

Make accounting easy.

Start now
Frequently Asked Questions

Can I import my data from other accounting apps like Quickbooks?

Yes, switching from other accounting apps or products to Wave is easy! See our step-by-step guide on how to import bookkeeping data into Wave here.

Can I set different account privileges for employees or my accountant?

Yes! Wave makes it easy to invite additional users to your account to help with your accounting. You can grant access to a trusted individual—an accountant, bookkeeper, tax preparer, or business partner, for example—by inviting that person to be a collaborator. See our step-by-step guide on how to invite collaborators to your Wave account.

Does Wave’s accounting tool work with my bank?

With a Pro Plan subscription, you can connect your bank account with Wave and automatically import your transactions. This can help you make bookkeeping a breeze.

Why should I use accounting software for my business?

The right small business accounting software can take the stress out of balancing your business's books, separating your business and personal expenses, and prepping your business for tax season.

Ditching spreadsheets for business accounting software can help you organize your financial documents and statements, reduce headaches during tax season, and remove unnecessary manual work.

When equipped with the right accounting software, you can do more than just basic bookkeeping. You can effectively analyze the financial health of your business, find ways to generate more profit, and move forward with your business plan.

How does accounting software work?

Accounting software helps business owners understand how money flows in and out of their businesses. It replaces the time-consuming method of collecting receipts in a drawer and manually tracking revenue and expenses in a spreadsheet or with pen and paper.

The right software helps business owners quickly categorize transactions and generate financial statements. These include cash flow reports, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and expense breakdowns.

Accounting software like Wave can also seamlessly connect with your bank accounts so you can automate tasks like recording transactions and generating reports. This can help you save time and make financial decisions quickly.

*We use Plaid to facilitate bank connections. Not all financial institutions are supported so we can’t guarantee that you will be able to connect an account. Check Plaid's troubleshooting guide for more information or learn more about how bank connections work at Wave.

“I love accounting,” said no one ever.
Set me free

Free accounting software for small businesses

Keep your books organized and accurate and make tax time suck less with Wave's accounting software. Get started for free.

The interface of Wave's accounting software, including cash flow graphs and overdue invoice notifications

Accounting software
that works as hard as you do

Accounting software that works as hard as you do

  • Simple, reliable, and secure
  • Easily manage cash flow
  • Be ready for tax time

Get started in seconds

Import, merge, and categorize your bank transactions. Access your data anywhere, any time. It's always available, and it’s backed up for extra peace of mind.

Unlimited bank and credit card connections

Connect your bank accounts* in seconds with the Pro Plan. The transactions will appear in your bookkeeping automatically, and you can say goodbye to manual receipt entry.

Keep track of your business health

Have an eye on the big picture so you can make better business decisions. Our robust small business accounting reports are easy to use and show month-to-month or year-to-year comparisons so you can easily identify cash flow trends.

Organized and stress-free small business accounting

Wave makes accounting as simple as possible.

A hand placing shaped pegs into holes, along with a screenshot of Wave's invoice payable dashboard

Make tax time a breeze

When everything is neatly where it belongs, tax time is simple. Wave’s smart dashboard organizes your income, expenses, payments, and invoices.

We’re serious about security

Bank data connections are read-only and use 256-bit encryption. Servers are housed under physical and electronic protection. Wave is PCI Level-1 certified for handling credit card and bank account information.

Accounting for beginners

Wave's accounting software is built for small business owners. Be your own accountant, thanks to Wave's automated features, low cost, and simple interface.

Plans to make
your plans happen.

Save $20
Save $22
starter
Plan

Keep your bookkeeping records nice and tidy.

$0
Get started now
  • Create unlimited bookkeeping records
  • Manage cash flow and customers in one dashboard  
  • Access insights via helpful reports
pro
Plan
Recommended

Automate the most tedious parts of bookkeeping and get more time for what you love.

$16/month
$20CAD/month

Billed monthly

Get started now
Everything in Starter, plus….
  • Automatically import, categorize, and merge bank transactions
  • Digitally capture unlimited receipts and track expenses
  • Add additional users to your account
starter
Plan

Keep your bookkeeping records nice and tidy.

$0
Get started now
  • Create unlimited bookkeeping records
  • Manage cash flow and customers in one dashboard  
  • Access insights via helpful reports
pro
Plan
Recommended

Automate the most tedious parts of bookkeeping and get more time for what you love.

$220CAD/year

Billed annually

$192 $170/year

$170/year

Billed annually

$192 $170/year

Get started now
Everything in Starter, plus….
  • Automatically import, categorize, and merge bank transactions
  • Digitally capture unlimited receipts and track expenses
  • Add additional users to your account
A headshot of a Wave customer

When I signed up with Wave it was a no brainer. It's been one of the best decisions I've made when it comes to making sure my accounting is on point.

Don Lam - DIY Body
Don Lam - DIY Body

When I signed up with Wave it was a no brainer. It's been one of the best decisions I've made when it comes to making sure my accounting is on point.

Create your account
Automate the most consuming parts of bookeeping

Make accounting easy.

Start now
Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wave's software something I need to install?

What if I just want to try Wave to see if it works for my business?

Can I change plans easily?

Is my data secure when I use Wave?

Do you provide customer support?

Is it easy to cancel for any reason after I subscribe?

Can I import my data from other accounting apps like Quickbooks?

Can I set different account privileges for employees or my accountant?

Does Wave’s accounting tool work with my bank?

Why should I use accounting software for my business?

How does accounting software work?

What features should I look for in an accounting tool?

Why should I switch from my current accounting solution to Wave?

*We use Plaid to facilitate bank connections. Not all financial institutions are supported so we can’t guarantee that you will be able to connect an account. Check Plaid's troubleshooting guide for more information or learn more about how bank connections work at Wave.

“I love accounting,” said no one ever.
Set me free

Free accounting software for small businesses

Keep your books organized and accurate and make tax time suck less with Wave's accounting software. Get started for free.

The interface of Wave's accounting software, including cash flow graphs and overdue invoice notifications

Organized and stress-free small business accounting

  • Simple, reliable, and secure
  • Easily manage cash flow
  • Be ready for tax time

Get started in seconds

Import, merge, and categorize your bank transactions. Access your data anywhere, any time. It's always available, and it’s backed up for extra peace of mind.

Unlimited bank and credit card connections

Connect your bank accounts* in seconds with the Pro Plan. The transactions will appear in your bookkeeping automatically, and you can say goodbye to manual receipt entry.

Keep track of your business health

Have an eye on the big picture so you can make better business decisions. Our robust small business accounting reports are easy to use and show month-to-month or year-to-year comparisons so you can easily identify cash flow trends.

Organized and stress-free small business accounting

Wave makes accounting as simple as possible.

A hand placing shaped pegs into holes, along with a screenshot of Wave's invoice payable dashboard

Make tax time a breeze

When everything is neatly where it belongs, tax time is simple. Wave’s smart dashboard organizes your income, expenses, payments, and invoices.

We’re serious about security

Bank data connections are read-only and use 256-bit encryption. Servers are housed under physical and electronic protection. Wave is PCI Level-1 certified for handling credit card and bank account information.

Accounting for beginners

Wave's accounting software is built for small business owners. Be your own accountant, thanks to Wave's automated features, low cost, and simple interface.

Plans to make
your plans happen.

Save $20
Save $22
starter
Plan

Keep your bookkeeping records nice and tidy.

$0
Get started now
  • Create unlimited bookkeeping records
  • Manage cash flow and customers in one dashboard  
  • Access insights via helpful reports
pro
Plan
Recommended

Automate the most tedious parts of bookkeeping and get more time for what you love.

$16/month
$20CAD/month

Billed monthly

Get started now
Everything in Starter, plus….
  • Automatically import, categorize, and merge bank transactions
  • Digitally capture unlimited receipts and track expenses
  • Add additional users to your account
starter
Plan

Keep your bookkeeping records nice and tidy.

$0
Get started now
  • Create unlimited bookkeeping records
  • Manage cash flow and customers in one dashboard  
  • Access insights via helpful reports
pro
Plan
Recommended

Automate the most tedious parts of bookkeeping and get more time for what you love.

$220CAD/year

Billed annually

$192 $170/year

$170/year

Billed annually

$192 $170/year

Get started now
Everything in Starter, plus….
  • Automatically import, categorize, and merge bank transactions
  • Digitally capture unlimited receipts and track expenses
  • Add additional users to your account
A headshot of a Wave customer

When I signed up with Wave it was a no brainer. It's been one of the best decisions I've made when it comes to making sure my accounting is on point.

Don Lam - DIY Body
Don Lam - DIY Body

When I signed up with Wave it was a no brainer. It's been one of the best decisions I've made when it comes to making sure my accounting is on point.

Make accounting easy.

Start now
Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wave's software something I need to install?

Wave's tools are web-based, so you just need an Internet connection and browser—no installation is necessary for our online software!

If you're looking for an on-the-go solution, you can install our mobile app to help you manage invoices and payments. Download our mobile app on iOS and Android today!

What if I just want to try Wave to see if it works for my business?

Sign up for the Starter Plan to take the bookkeeping and invoicing basics for a spin. Then, whenever you’re ready, upgrade to the Pro Plan to unlock even more money management features. Our plans are built for small business owners at every stage!

Can I change plans easily?

You bet! To upgrade to the Pro Plan, sign into Wave. Visit your dashboard or use your invoicing or accounting features, and click the “Upgrade now” button. Learn more about changing subscription periods and plan types in our Help Center.

Is my data secure when I use Wave?

Completely. Our servers are protected physically and electronically. Any connections between you, your bank accounts, and Wave are protected by 256-bit SSL encryption. Wave is a PCI-DSS Level 1 Service Provider.

Do you provide customer support?

We provide different levels of support, depending on the plan and/or the add-on features you choose. Learn more about how Wave support works here.

Is it easy to cancel for any reason after I subscribe?

Yes, you can unsubscribe at any time! The cancellation of your subscription will take effect at the end of the billing period in which you cancel. Learn how to cancel your subscription in our Help Center.

Can I import my data from other accounting apps like Quickbooks?

Yes, switching from other accounting apps or products to Wave is easy! See our step-by-step guide on how to import bookkeeping data into Wave here.

Can I set different account privileges for employees or my accountant?

Yes! Wave makes it easy to invite additional users to your account to help with your accounting. You can grant access to a trusted individual—an accountant, bookkeeper, tax preparer, or business partner, for example—by inviting that person to be a collaborator. See our step-by-step guide on how to invite collaborators to your Wave account.

Does Wave’s accounting tool work with my bank?

With a Pro Plan subscription, you can connect your bank account with Wave and automatically import your transactions. This can help you make bookkeeping a breeze.

Why should I use accounting software for my business?

The right small business accounting software can take the stress out of balancing your business's books, separating your business and personal expenses, and prepping your business for tax season.

Ditching spreadsheets for business accounting software can help you organize your financial documents and statements, reduce headaches during tax season, and remove unnecessary manual work.

When equipped with the right accounting software, you can do more than just basic bookkeeping. You can effectively analyze the financial health of your business, find ways to generate more profit, and move forward with your business plan.

How does accounting software work?

Accounting software helps business owners understand how money flows in and out of their businesses. It replaces the time-consuming method of collecting receipts in a drawer and manually tracking revenue and expenses in a spreadsheet or with pen and paper.

The right software helps business owners quickly categorize transactions and generate financial statements. These include cash flow reports, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and expense breakdowns.

Accounting software like Wave can also seamlessly connect with your bank accounts so you can automate tasks like recording transactions and generating reports. This can help you save time and make financial decisions quickly.

What features should I look for in an accounting tool?

Some accounting features you should look out for include the ability to:

- Track income and expenses

- Measure accounts payable and accounts receivable

- Capture and organize receipts

- Automate basic accounting tasks

- Run basic bookkeeping reports

- Generate financial statements

- Calculate cash flow for your business

- Track sales and sales tax

- Add multiple users, such as your bookkeeper or accountant

Why should I switch from my current accounting solution to Wave?

Wave has all the key features you need to keep your books accurate and run your business smoothly. Our double-entry accounting software is trusted by over 2 million small business owners.

With Wave, you'll also have an entire suite of money management features at your fingertips, including invoicing, payroll, and online payment processing. Send invoices to clients, get paid, and manage your books, all in one convenient platform. Wave is truly one-stop money management for small business owners like you!

*We use Plaid to facilitate bank connections. Not all financial institutions are supported so we can’t guarantee that you will be able to connect an account. Check Plaid's troubleshooting guide for more information or learn more about how bank connections work at Wave.

“I love accounting,” said no one ever.
Set me free