LessAccounting vs Wave: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of LessAccounting and Wave — fees, features, ease, support, and which one fits your business. Scored on the same rubric.
Short answer: Wave wins on our scorecard (7.8/10 vs 7.2/10).
| Scored on | LessAccounting | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 9 | 9 |
| Fees & pricing | 6 | 9 |
| Customer support | 6 | 5 |
| Features | 7 | 7 |
| Lite Plan (5 transactions) | $0/mo | — |
| Small Plan (20 transactions) | $24/mo | — |
| Medium Plan (Unlimited) | $36/mo | — |
| Full Service Bookkeeping | Starts at $250/mo | — |
| Starter Plan | — | $0/mo |
| Pro Plan | — | $16/mo |
| CC Processing (Visa/MC) | — | 2.9% + $0.60 |
| CC Processing (Amex) | — | 3.4% + $0.60 |
| ACH Processing | — | 1% ($1 min) |
| Payroll (Tax Service) | — | $40 + $6/employee |
LessAccounting in one paragraph
LessAccounting is a breath of fresh air for owners who want to spend less than 20 minutes a month on their books, provided they can stomach the transaction limits on cheaper plans.
Skip it if: You have a high volume of small transactions (over 50/month) and a tight budget, or you need robust inventory management.
Wave in one paragraph
Wave remains the gold standard for free invoicing and simple bookkeeping for solo service providers, provided you don't mind limited support.
Skip it if: Skip it if you sell physical inventory or plan to scale to a 10+ person team within the next year.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, LessAccounting or Wave?
On our five-axis scorecard, Wave scores higher (7.8/10 vs 7.2/10). Wave remains the gold standard for free invoicing and simple bookkeeping for solo service providers, provided you don't mind limited support.
Who should skip LessAccounting?
You have a high volume of small transactions (over 50/month) and a tight budget, or you need robust inventory management.
Who should skip Wave?
Skip it if you sell physical inventory or plan to scale to a 10+ person team within the next year.