Wave has a free plan, which is a real draw. But its branding and automation sit behind the $19 Pro plan, its payments work only in the US and Canada, and its support is gated. Billbooks includes those from the start at a flat price.
Start FREE TrialWave lets you send invoices for free, which is great when you are starting out. The parts that make invoicing feel professional, your logo on the invoice, recurring invoices, and automatic reminders, are on the $19 a month Pro plan. Billbooks includes them on a flat $7.95 plan, and works with payment gateways beyond North America.
| Billbooks | Wave | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $7.95/mo flat | Free, or Pro $19/mo |
| Branded / logo invoices | Pro plan only | |
| Recurring invoices | Pro plan only | |
| Automatic payment reminders | Pro, or with payments on | |
| Automatic follow-ups on quotes | Invoices only | |
| Appointment scheduler | Not built in | |
| Digital signatures | Not offered | |
| QR code to pay | Checkout links only | |
| Online payments region | Depends on your gateway | US and Canada only |
| Card / bank payment fees | Your own gateway rate | 2.9% + $0.60 / 1% ($1 min) |
| Live support | Included | Pro or paid add-on only |
Wave offers a free Starter plan and a Pro plan at $19/month. Per Wave’s pricing and support documentation (August 2026): branded invoices, recurring invoices, and bank-transaction auto-import are Pro features; automatic reminders apply to invoices only and require Pro or online payments enabled; Wave has no native appointment scheduler and no e-signature (estimates are accepted with a button); payment QR codes appear on Wave Checkout links, not on the invoice. Wave payment processing is 2.9% + $0.60 per card and 1% (minimum $1) per bank payment, in the US and Canada. Billbooks connects your own payment gateway, so your rate and regions depend on that provider. Sources: waveapps.com/pricing, Wave support docs, billbooks.com/pricing.
Branding and automation included
Your logo on every invoice, recurring invoices, and automatic reminders come as standard, not as a $19 a month step-up.
Works beyond the US and Canada
Billbooks connects payment gateways used around the world, so you are not limited to two countries for taking payment.
Support you can reach
Help is included rather than reserved for paying Pro or add-on customers, so you are not on your own on the free tier.
To be straight with you: Wave’s free Starter plan genuinely costs nothing to send invoices and keep simple books, which is great if you are just starting out in the US or Canada and do not yet need branded invoices or automation. Billbooks is a flat-price tool that includes branding, recurring invoices, and reminders from the start, works with gateways beyond North America, and includes support.
One flat price, with the professional features included rather than gated.
A plan built for high-volume transactions or business models that do not fit the mold.
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Wave has a free plan. Why pay for Billbooks?
Wave is free to send basic invoices, but the professional touches, branded invoices, recurring invoices, and automatic reminders, are on its $19 a month Pro plan. Billbooks includes those on a flat $7.95 plan, so you get the full invoicing workflow for less than Wave Pro.
How do payment fees compare?
Wave processes card payments at 2.9% plus $0.60 and bank payments at 1% (minimum $1), in the US and Canada. Billbooks connects your own payment gateway, so your rate and available regions depend on the provider you choose.
Does Wave do everything Billbooks does?
Not on the invoicing workflow. Billbooks includes automatic follow-ups on quotes, an appointment scheduler, digital signatures, and a payment QR code on the invoice itself. Wave automates reminders on invoices only, has no native scheduler and no e-signature, and its QR codes sit on separate Checkout links rather than the invoice. Wave does include simple built-in accounting, which Billbooks keeps lighter.
Can I take payments outside the US and Canada?
With Wave, card and bank payments are limited to the US and Canada. Billbooks works with payment gateways used in many countries, so it fits businesses outside North America.
Can I move over from Wave?
Yes. You can set up clients and start invoicing in minutes, and our team can help import your client list. A 30-day free trial with no credit card lets you try before you switch.
Is support included?
Yes. Support is included with Billbooks rather than reserved for paid Pro or add-on customers, so you can get help regardless of your plan.
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