Wave vs. Square

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Wave vs. Square

Wave

Square

Invoice credit card processing
2.9% + 60¢ per transaction (most credit cards)
2.9% + 30¢ per transaction or 3.5% + 15¢ if using a saved card on file
Bank payment processing
1% per transaction, $1 minimum fee
2.9% + 30¢ per transaction
Unlimited invoicing
Free
Free
Unlimited customers and products
Free
Free
Invoice customization
Free
Limited
Estimates
Free
Free
Native & automatic bookkeeping solution
Free
None
Automated payment reminders
Free
Free
Invoice open tracking
Free
Free
Automatic payments
Yes
Yes
Estimates
Free
Free

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 exactly what I’ve been waiting for. I’ve tried all the other invoicing apps and none come close to the overall functionality and polish of Wave.

Everything you need to confidently run your business.

Try Wave for free

Wave vs. Square

Here's why we think you'll love Wave

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.

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.

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.

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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