Ready to Outgrow Wave?
Wave is great for getting started, but growing businesses need more. CloudBooks gives you professional invoicing, time tracking, and project management — tools Wave doesn't offer.
Try CloudBooks FreeFeature Comparison
See how CloudBooks stacks up against Wave across the features that matter most to your business.
| Feature | C CloudBooks | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $9.99/mo | Free |
| Unlimited Invoices | ||
| Time Tracking | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Expense Tracking | Receipt scanning paid | |
| Online Payments | 2.9% + $0.60/txn | |
| Estimates | ||
| Multi-Currency | Limited | |
| Team Members | 5+ users | Unlimited (no roles) |
| Lifetime Plan | $999 one-time | |
| Automated Reminders | ||
| Custom Branding | Limited | |
| Recurring Invoices | ||
| 700+ Integrations | Limited |
Why Businesses Switch to CloudBooks
Here's why growing businesses upgrade from Wave to CloudBooks.
Time Tracking Built In
Wave doesn't have time tracking at all. CloudBooks includes one-click timers that convert tracked hours directly into invoice line items.
Project Management
Organize work by project, track budgets, assign team members, and link everything to invoices. Wave doesn't offer project tools.
Automated Payment Reminders
Stop chasing late payments manually. CloudBooks automatically reminds clients about overdue invoices — Wave makes you do it yourself.
Lower Payment Processing Fees
Wave charges 2.9% + $0.60 per transaction. With CloudBooks + Stripe, you get competitive rates and more payment options.
Professional Growth Tools
As your business grows, you need tools that scale. CloudBooks offers team management, role-based access, and advanced reporting.
Lifetime Plan Option
Pay $999 once and use CloudBooks forever. Wave is free but limited — and once you need premium features, there's no ownership option.
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