Mewayz vs Wave
Wave is free accounting. Mewayz is an actual business platform.
Wave gives you free invoicing and basic accounting (with $16/mo payroll add-ons per state). Mewayz at $69/mo replaces Wave plus your CRM, projects, HR, and support tools.
The problem
Why teams leave Wave
Free plan is genuinely useful — for sole operators
Wave's free invoicing and accounting are good for solo freelancers. But the moment you have employees, recurring billing needs, or a sales team — you've outgrown it.
Payroll costs $20–40/mo per state, runs separately
Wave Payroll is $20/mo (self-serve) or $40/mo (full-service) per state. For a small team in two states, you're at $40-80/mo on top of any plan — and it's a separate product.
Just accounting — no CRM, projects, HR, support
Wave is invoicing + bookkeeping. Anything else — sales pipeline, project tracking, payroll for multiple states, customer support — needs separate tools.
The solution
What you get with Mewayz
Same accounting capability, plus CRM/projects/HR/support
Mewayz Starter ($69) covers invoicing, expense tracking, bank reconciliation, P&L — same as Wave Pro — plus the rest of the business stack.
Payroll included, not a per-state add-on
Mewayz HR includes payroll runs without per-state fees.
Free plan available
Mewayz offers a free-forever plan (VCard + LinkBio) for solo users who don't yet need the full platform.
Side by side
Feature comparison
Competitor pricing last verified May 2026. Prices change frequently — confirm at Wave's website before deciding.
| Wave | Mewayz | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price (5 employees) | $40–96/mo (with payroll) | $69/mo (full platform) |
| Invoicing & expense tracking | ||
| Bank reconciliation | ||
| Payroll | Add-on per state | Included |
| CRM & sales | ||
| Projects & time tracking | ||
| Support ticketing |
Common questions
Mewayz vs Wave — FAQ
If Wave is free, why upgrade?
Wave free is excellent for solo operators sending invoices. The moment you hire someone, need recurring billing, or want to track sales pipeline — you'll be juggling 3-4 tools. Mewayz consolidates that for $69/mo.
Can I import my Wave data?
Yes. Wave exports customers, invoices, and transactions as CSV. Mewayz Accounting → Import preserves history.
Industry fit
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Replace Wave — and every other tool — for $69/mo
Free plan available. No credit card required. 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans.
