Express Accounts
7.6#15 in salon accounting softwareFrom $49.14 a monthFree planWebmacOSWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | Express Accounts | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Invoicing | Creates quotes, sales orders, invoices, recurring invoices and customer statements. | Users can create unlimited professional invoices and estimates, send them online, track status and accept card or bank payments. |
| Platforms | The download page offers Windows and Mac OS X versions and lists Windows 7 to 11 and macOS 10.5 or above as system requirements. | Wave’s online tools are web-based, and its mobile app is available for iOS and Android. |
| Purpose | Express Accounts tracks business cash flow, including sales, receipts, payments and purchases. | Wave’s invoicing software helps businesses create and send invoices, get paid, and manage customer information. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | No rating overview because the app has not received enough ratings or reviews | 4.4 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings |
| Rating on G2 | 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review | 4.3 out of 5 from 358 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 3.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews | 4.4 out of 5 from 1,731 reviews |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 4.3 out of 5 from 1,597 reviews for NCH Software overall | 3.2 out of 5 from 555 reviews |
| Security | The desktop version does not require a password, while Web Access requires a username and password. | Wave states that it uses up to 256-bit TLS encryption, protected hosting facilities and tokenized payment data handling. |
Express Accounts plans
- Free (non-commercial use)Free
- Free versionFree
- Free version for small businessesFree
- Express Accounts Plus Quarterly Plan$49.14 a month
- Express Accounts Basic$159, paid once
- Express Accounts Plus$249, paid once
Wave plans
- StarterFree
- Receipts$8 a month
- Pro$19 a month
- Pro Plan$19 a month
- Receipts$72 a year
- Wave Advisors$149 a month
Pick Express Accounts if…
Express Accounts suits small businesses, freelancers and self-employed professionals who need invoicing, cash-flow tracking and financial reports. It may also fit businesses managing multiple entities or currencies from one installation.
Pick Wave if…
Wave suits businesses that need invoicing, payment collection, customer records, and connected bookkeeping. Its Starter plan is aimed at people starting a business or seeking basic features.