SnapBooksAt a glance
| SnapBooks | Wave | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Freelancers and small businesses that start from receipts | Small businesses that start from invoices and payments |
| Double-entry books | Yes, on the free plan | Yes, on the free Starter plan |
| Receipts on the free plan | 25 AI scans a month | Not included: add Receipts for $8 a month or $72 a year |
| Invoices on the free plan | 3 a month, plus 3 income records | Unlimited |
| Paid plan | Pro: $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year, with unlimited scans | Pro: $19 a month or $190 a year, with unlimited receipts |
| Card payments on invoices | — | Yes, with a fee per transaction |
| Payroll | — | Paid add-on, US and Canada |
| Bank lines | CSV import on the free plan | Automatic import on Pro |
| GPS mileage | Android, on Pro and Team | — |
| QuickBooks Online sync | Pro and Team, with the receipt image attached | — |
| Apps | Web and Android | Web, iOS and Android |
| Languages | 18, including Spanish, Arabic, Hindi and Urdu | See Wave's site |
Prices and features as listed on each company's website on 7 November 2026, in US dollars. A dash means it isn't listed. SnapBooks isn't affiliated with Wave.
When SnapBooks is the better fit
- You want receipt scanning without an add-on. The free plan reads 25 receipts a month: vendor, date, tax and total.
- You scan a lot and want to pay less. Pro has unlimited scans for $4.99 a month.
- You drive for work. SnapBooks logs trips by GPS on Android and builds mileage reports.
- You use QuickBooks Online. Send each expense across with its receipt image attached.
- You work in another language. SnapBooks comes in 18 languages.
When Wave is the better fit
- You send more than a few invoices a month and don't want to pay. Wave's free plan has no invoice limit.
- You want customers to pay invoices by card. SnapBooks makes PDF invoices but doesn't take payments.
- You run payroll. SnapBooks doesn't do payroll.
- You need an iPhone app. SnapBooks is on the web and Android, with no iPhone app yet.
- You want a bookkeeper to do it for you. Wave sells bookkeeping services through Wave Advisors.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free receipt scanner with double-entry accounting?
Yes. SnapBooks' free plan includes 25 AI receipt scans a month and double-entry books with profit and loss. Wave's free Starter plan also has double-entry books, but capturing receipts needs its Receipts add-on or Pro plan.
Is Wave really free?
Its Starter plan costs $0 and includes unlimited invoices, estimates, bills and bookkeeping records. Card payments carry a fee per transaction, and receipts and automatic bank imports need a paid add-on or plan.
Is SnapBooks cheaper than Wave?
Pro costs $4.99 a month against Wave's $19, as listed on 7 November 2026. If you mostly send invoices and don't scan receipts, Wave's free plan may cost you less. See SnapBooks pricing.
Can I move from Wave to SnapBooks?
If you can export your trial balance to Excel or CSV, yes, though we haven't tested Wave's exports yet. Read how to switch accounting software.
Does SnapBooks work on an iPhone?
There's no iPhone app yet, but you can use the website in your phone's browser.