Toggl Track vs Wave: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of Toggl Track 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 7.7/10).
| Scored on | Toggl Track | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 9 | 9 |
| Fees & pricing | 7 | 9 |
| Customer support | 6 | 5 |
| Features | 8 | 7 |
| Free Tier | $0 (Max 5 users) | — |
| Starter Plan | $9 per user/mo | $0/mo |
| Premium Plan | $18 per user/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 |
Toggl Track in one paragraph
A sleek, low-friction time tracker that excels at capturing billable hours but requires a separate tool for invoicing.
Skip it if: Skip it if you need a tool that handles both time tracking and robust client invoicing in one single subscription.
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, Toggl Track or Wave?
On our five-axis scorecard, Wave scores higher (7.8/10 vs 7.7/10). 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 Toggl Track?
Skip it if you need a tool that handles both time tracking and robust client invoicing in one single subscription.
Who should skip Wave?
Skip it if you sell physical inventory or plan to scale to a 10+ person team within the next year.