# Rise vs Wave Payroll Comparison

| | Rise | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 78 | 31 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (65.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (93.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free Trial 0 NA NA | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Rise

Pros:
- Payroll (11 reviews)
- Customer Support (8 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (3 reviews)
- Integration Issues (2 reviews)

### Wave Payroll

Pros:
- Payroll (2 reviews)
- Comprehensive Features (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Feature Absence (1 reviews)
- Not Intuitive (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Rise | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (66 reviews) | 8.7 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (67 reviews) | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.0 (52 reviews) | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (49 reviews) | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (67 reviews) | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (49 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.0 (65 reviews) | 7.9 (22 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Rise

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Wave Payroll

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Receipt scanning

Price: Free Trial 0 NA NA

Description: No set-up fees, no hidden charges, no monthly fee

Key Features:
- Unlimited receipt scanning with our free mobile app
Integrate seamlessly with the accounting software by Wave
Capture receipts even when you’re offline
Say goodbye to paper receipts and spreadsheets
Snap a photo of your receipt, we'll automatically fill in the rest
Available on Android and iOS
Incorporate receipts into your accounting reports
Scan multiple receipts all at once
No setup fees, monthly fees, or hidden fees

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/wave-payroll/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Core HR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rise** | 9.0/10 | 12 |
| **Wave Payroll** | N/A | N/A |

#### Core HR

| Feature | Rise | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Organization Management** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Time, Attendance, and PTO** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Management** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Salary Structures** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Administration** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Rise | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Rise | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | 6.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rise** | 8.3/10 | 51 |
| **Wave Payroll** | 8.2/10 | 20 |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | Rise | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | 8.1 (35 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Benefits Manager** | 7.8 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile** | 7.6 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Rise | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | 8.6 (46 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | 8.5 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Direct Deposit** | 9.3 (47 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | 8.3 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | 8.6 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | 8.2 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.4 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Approvals** | 8.8 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | 8.1 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (10 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | 8.2 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.4 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | Rise | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | 8.7 (44 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Tax Filing** | 8.5 (42 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (12 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | 8.8 (40 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Rise | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | 7.1 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | 8.1 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (11 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Accounting Integration** | 7.7 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Core HR Integration** | 8.8 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (9 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Rise | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | 8.2 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.6 (37 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 8.5 (40 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Scalability** | 8.5 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

### Time & Attendance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rise** | 8.8/10 | 5 |
| **Wave Payroll** | N/A | N/A |

#### Automation

| Feature | Rise | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Rise | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards & Reporting** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Collection** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Lanuguage Options** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Rise | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Schedule Creation Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Schedule Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Leave Management** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Access** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Role Access** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Information** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Information Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Rise | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Regulations Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Employee Scheduling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rise** | N/A | N/A |
| **Wave Payroll** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Rise | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Rise | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Rise | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Time Tracking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Rise** | 9.2/10 | 8 |
| **Wave Payroll** | N/A | N/A |

#### Time Tracking

| Feature | Rise | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Completing Timesheets** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking Time to Project/Task** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Billable Time Rate Management** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Client Invoicing

| Feature | Rise | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Creation and Delivery** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Mobile Time Tracking

| Feature | Rise | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Time Tracking** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Rise | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Business Tool Integration** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Reminders** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Compliance Management** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Rise | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **APIs / Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile User Support** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Offline** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll)

**Unique to Rise (4):** [Time Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-tracking-software), [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr), [Time & Attendance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-attendance), [Employee Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-scheduling-software)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Rise | Wave Payroll | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 65.3% | 93.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 33.3% | 3.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 1.3% | 3.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Rise

- **Accounting:** 9.5%
- **Food & Beverages:** 8.1%
- **Computer Software:** 8.1%
- **Financial Services:** 5.4%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.4%
- **Hospitality:** 2.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.7%
- **Restaurants:** 2.7%
- **Insurance:** 2.7%
- **Media Production:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 50.0%

#### Wave Payroll

- **Computer Software:** 10.0%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 10.0%
- **Education Management:** 10.0%
- **Financial Services:** 10.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.0%
- **Consumer Services:** 6.7%
- **Graphic Design:** 6.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.7%
- **Accounting:** 3.3%
- **Design:** 3.3%
- **Other:** 23.3%

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## Top Discussions

### Rise

No discussions available for this product.

### Wave Payroll

- Title: [Can you print checks from Wave?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-print-checks-from-wave) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Send and receive"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/rise-vs-wave-payroll)