Comparison
Wave AccountingvsZoho Books
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Wave Accounting | Zoho Books |
|---|---|---|
| Bank reconciliation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Expense tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Financial reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Invoicing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-currency | ✗ | ✓ |
| Payroll | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tax preparation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Third-party integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Time tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
Wave Accounting Pricing
Starter
Free
Pro
$19.00/mo
Zoho Books Pricing
Free
Free
Standard
$15.00/mo
Professional
$40.00/mo
Premium
$60.00/mo
Elite
$120.00/mo
Ultimate
$240.00/mo
Wave Accounting
Pros
- Free core features
- Unlimited invoicing and users
- Easy to use for beginners
Cons
- No advanced features like inventory
- Limited customer support
Zoho Books
Pros
- User-friendly interface
- Excellent mobile support
- Affordable with free plan
- Extensive integrations
Cons
- Learning curve for advanced features
- Limited users on lower plans
The Verdict
Zoho Books takes this one with a DuelStack Score of 7.2/10 vs 6.2/10. It particularly excels at user-friendly interface. That said, Wave Accounting is the better pick if you need free core features.