Verified pricePrices checked 2026-10-17
Wave pricing
Pro is per business; card fees differ by plan.
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Starting price
Also listed: Starter at $0.
Updated 2026-10-17 · Source: Wave pricing page
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- Free trial or intro offer
- Starter plan is free
- Pricing model
- Flat price per plan
- Users
- Priced per business profile
- Checked
- 2026-10-17
Every plan: regular price vs intro price
The regular monthly price is what you pay after the intro period. '12 months with intro' = intro price for the intro months, then the regular price. It assumes you take the intro discount, not the free trial.
| Plan | Regular price | Intro price | 12 months, regular | 12 months with intro | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $0/mo | — | $0 | — | Card 2.9% + $0.60 (Amex 3.4% + $0.60) |
| Pro | $19/mo | $9.50/mofor 3 months | $228 | $199.50 | Card 2.9% + $0; page shows annual savings but annual price not confirmed |
Wave sells payroll as an add-on (listed below). Compare it with standalone payroll in the payroll calculator.
Add-ons and extra costs
- Wave Payroll (US)$40 USD base + $6 per active employee + $6 per independent contractor paid; tax filing included (1099 filings excluded)
- $40/mo + $6/person/mo
- Receipts (Starter)$11/month or $96/year (Pro: $8/month or $72/year as listed)
- $11/mo
- Wave Advisors bookkeeping
- 'Starting at $149/month' and 'Starting at $199/month' shown; which tier is which not confirmed
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