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InvoiceGather vs Wave

Wave offers free accounting software including invoice creation. But like other accounting tools, it's designed for sending invoices to clients—not collecting them from contractors via shareable links.

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InvoiceGather
AI-powered extraction via simple shareable links
Pricing
Free + $29.99/mo Premium
Best For
SMBs collecting invoices from contractors
Wave
Free accounting for small businesses
Pricing
Free (paid add-ons available)
Best For
Budget-conscious small businesses needing basic accounting
Free Accounting vs. Invoice Collection

Wave offers free accounting software including invoice creation. But like other accounting tools, it's designed for sending invoices to clients—not collecting them from contractors via shareable links.

Feature Comparison

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AI invoice extraction
InvoiceGather
Wave
Collect invoices via shareable links
InvoiceGather
Wave
Create and send invoices
InvoiceGather
Wave
Basic accounting
InvoiceGather
Wave
Free tier
InvoiceGather
Wave
Contractor needs account
InvoiceGather
Wave
N/A
Focus
InvoiceGather
Collection
Wave
Creation
Shareable links
InvoiceGather
Wave

What They Do Well & Limitations

Wave

What They Do Well

  • Core features are free
  • Accounting and invoicing included
  • Receipt scanning
  • Good for tight budgets

Limitations

  • Designed for sending invoices, not receiving
  • No shareable collection links
  • Limited features compared to paid options
  • Monetizes through payment processing fees
InvoiceGather

What They Do Well

  • AI extracts invoice details automatically
  • Contractors submit invoices to you
  • Simple shareable links
  • Set up in minutes, not days
  • No contractor accounts needed

Limitations

  • Not a full accounting solution
  • No invoice creation features

Which One Is Right For You?

Choose Wave if:
  • -You need free accounting software
  • -You want to create and send invoices
  • -Budget is your primary concern
  • -You need basic bookkeeping
Choose InvoiceGather if:
  • You need to collect invoices from contractors
  • You want dedicated collection features
  • You need shareable submission links
  • You want invoice status tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use InvoiceGather or Wave?

It depends on your needs. Wave is free accounting software for creating and sending invoices to clients. InvoiceGather is for collecting invoices from contractors via shareable links. If you need to receive invoices rather than send them, use InvoiceGather.

Is InvoiceGather free like Wave?

InvoiceGather has a free tier too! The free plan includes 1 collection link with up to 2 invoices. Premium at $29.99/mo unlocks unlimited links and invoices. Wave is free but monetizes through payment processing fees.

Does Wave have invoice collection features?

No. Wave is designed for creating invoices to send to your clients. InvoiceGather is designed for collecting invoices from contractors you hire. They solve opposite problems in the invoicing workflow.

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