Wave vs. Paypal

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Wave vs. Paypal

Wave

Paypal

Unlimited invoicing
Free
Free
Unlimited customers and products
Free
Free
Invoice customization
Free
Limited
Virtual Terminal (keyed-in transactions)
Free
$35/month
Automatic bookkeeping and reconciliation
Free
NO
Invoice open tracking
Free
NO
Recurring billing
Free
NO
Automatic payments
Yes
NO
Estimates
Free
NO
Credit card processing
2.9% + 60¢ per transaction (most credit cards), 3.4% + 60¢ per transaction for AMEX
2.9% to 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction, 3.5% + 30¢ per transaction for AMEX
Free refund
Yes. Wave returns the 2.9% + 60¢ credit card payment fees.
No. Paypal keeps the processing fees when a refund is issued.

Customers love Wave

4.4 out of 5 stars based on user reviews collected by G2Crowd as of Spring 2022.

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4.4 out of 5 stars

This app is sensational! Seriously though if you are a small business, get this app. You can’t imagine how simple it makes keeping track of your invoices.

Everything you need to confidently run your business.

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Wave vs. Paypal

Here's why we think you'll love Wave

Accounting

Powerful, cloud-based accounting software that perfectly integrates with Wave’s suite of free tools to help you run your business better. Unlimited, secure and reliable bank connections, free of charge. Designed to be easy for freelancers and small business owners to use, while making accountants happy with robust reports and functionality.

Invoicing

Professional, customizable invoices that are quick and easy to create. Send invoices on the go using Wave’s iOS and Android apps, which automatically sync to your accounting records so your bookkeeping is already done. Send unlimited recurring invoices to as many customers as you want—all free.

Payments

Flexible billing to suit any customer. Time-saving features like scheduled payment reminders and automatic credit card payments. Connects seamlessly with Wave’s free invoicing and accounting software, so you’ll always have the information you need in one place. Pay only 2.9% + 60¢ per transaction with no subscription fees or hidden charges.

1 Rates are 1% for bank payments (minimum fee of $1). For information on credit card rates, visit Pricing for details.

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