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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (61.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (95.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $99.00 Per Month
$20-$35 per month
Tipalti
Star Rating
(388)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (61.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $99.00 Per Month
Learn more about TipaltiWave
Star Rating
(307)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$20-$35 per month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Wave excels in employee reimbursement with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for efficient expense management. In contrast, Tipalti, while strong overall, has a slightly lower score of 8.7 in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Tipalti shines in invoice management, particularly with its supplier portal, which received a high score of 9.2. Users appreciate the seamless experience it provides for managing supplier interactions, whereas Wave's supplier portal scored lower at 8.8.
- G2 users highlight Wave's ease of use with a score of 8.9, which is particularly beneficial for small businesses with limited resources. Tipalti, while still user-friendly, has a slightly lower score of 8.8, indicating that Wave may be more accessible for users new to expense management software.
- Reviewers say that Tipalti's quality of support is a standout feature, scoring 8.8, which users find crucial for resolving issues quickly. In comparison, Wave's support quality is rated at 7.7, suggesting that users may experience longer wait times or less comprehensive assistance.
- Users on G2 report that Wave's bank and credit card integration is rated at 8.3, which is beneficial for users looking to streamline their financial processes. Tipalti, however, has a more robust integration capability, scoring 8.5, which may appeal to mid-market businesses with more complex needs.
- Reviewers mention that Tipalti's payment processing features, particularly its automated workflows and batch processing, are highly rated at 8.5 and 8.4 respectively, making it a strong choice for businesses that require efficient payment handling. Wave, while effective, does not match this level of automation, which could be a deciding factor for users with higher transaction volumes.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Tipalti
Tipalti
Starting at $99.00
Per Month
Pricing starts at $99 (£99/€99) per month for the platform fee, with additional charges based on the volume of transactions you're processing.
Our pricing model is designed to grow with your company. As you need to add advanced features such as multiple entities, additional currencies or international tax IDs, we can easily handle that for you.
Get in touch to receive a detailed, custom quote.
- Invoice Management
- PO Matching
- Global Payouts
Wave
Pay your staff
$20-$35
per month
$20/month base fee in Canada + 44 states
$35/month base fee in California, Florida, New York, Texas, Illinois & Washington
$4 additional per employee added
- Includes direct deposit.
- Employee portal to check pay stubs and history.
- Perfect for salaried and hourly workers, full-time or part-time.
Free Trial
Tipalti
No trial information availableWave
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
248
8.6
249
Ease of Use
8.8
272
8.9
251
Ease of Setup
8.1
213
8.8
121
Ease of Admin
8.6
139
8.7
112
Quality of Support
8.6
238
7.6
165
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
137
8.5
104
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
232
8.0
240
Features by Category
Expense Reports
8.8
17
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Travel Management
7.6
13
Not enough data
7.6
13
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
Mobile
8.7
15
Not enough data
7.4
14
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
Administration
8.7
13
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
14
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.5
13
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
15
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
General Ledger
Not enough data
7.9
54
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
45
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
44
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
Not enough data
8.5
72
Not enough data
8.1
53
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
47
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
Not enough data
7.8
36
Not enough data
8.1
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
32
|
Verified
Other Functionality
Not enough data
6.8
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
28
Not enough data
6.9
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
44
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
26
|
Verified
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
8.3
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
70
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
7.3
58
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
54
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
64
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
53
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
7.8
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
31
Not enough data
6.6
31
|
Verified
Cash Flow
Not enough data
7.9
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
28
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
Not enough data
7.5
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.6
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
27
|
Verified
Revenue
Not enough data
7.9
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
21
Payroll
Not enough data
6.7
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
17
Not enough data
6.6
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
25
|
Verified
AI
Not enough data
5.5
7
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
6.7
9
Not enough data
4.5
7
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
5.6
8
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
6.0
7
Not enough data
5.7
7
Mobile Applications - Accounting
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
3.0
5
Not enough data
6.2
7
Not enough data
7.7
8
Agentic AI - Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Payment Methods
9.0
43
Not enough data
8.2
33
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
Payment Processing
8.5
39
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.0
35
Not enough data
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
Security and Compliance
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
28
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
8.8
22
Not enough data
Integration
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.0
28
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
Payment Types
8.7
25
Not enough data
8.4
23
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Payment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
8.2
69
Not enough data
8.6
69
Not enough data
7.5
68
Not enough data
7.9
69
Not enough data
7.8
67
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounts Payable (AP) and Spend Analysis
7.9
7
Not enough data
Analytics
7.2
61
Not enough data
6.9
61
Not enough data
7.7
60
Not enough data
8.0
64
Not enough data
Recovery
8.0
58
Not enough data
7.3
57
Not enough data
AP Data Processing
8.1
62
Not enough data
8.1
60
Not enough data
8.1
59
Not enough data
Invoice Management
8.6
120
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
121
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
117
|
Verified
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
8.0
112
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
119
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
121
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
113
|
Verified
Not enough data
Analytics
8.5
117
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
107
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.2
117
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
115
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
111
|
Verified
Not enough data
Risk
7.5
100
Not enough data
8.1
104
Not enough data
7.4
94
Not enough data
Recovery
7.5
98
Not enough data
7.3
98
Not enough data
Audit
7.6
97
Not enough data
7.3
96
Not enough data
7.5
98
Not enough data
8.5
105
Not enough data
Fraud
8.4
101
Not enough data
7.9
97
Not enough data
7.7
96
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AP Automation
7.3
22
Not enough data
7.4
22
Not enough data
7.5
22
Not enough data
Invoice Generation
7.4
55
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
58
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
58
|
Verified
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
9.1
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
Analytics
8.2
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
57
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
61
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.4
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
63
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
61
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
63
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
7.0
9
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
Management
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
7.7
20
Not enough data
Planning
8.1
20
Not enough data
8.1
19
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
8.0
19
Not enough data
Invoice Management
8.8
19
Not enough data
9.2
19
Not enough data
9.1
18
Not enough data
Supplier Management
8.1
19
Not enough data
7.8
17
Not enough data
7.8
18
Not enough data
Execution
7.6
18
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
8.0
18
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
Supplier Information
8.4
18
Not enough data
7.8
18
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
Analytics
7.7
18
Not enough data
8.0
18
Not enough data
7.5
18
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
7.8
18
Not enough data
Integration
8.7
19
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Purchasing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bill Generation
8.4
47
7.9
36
8.4
45
8.3
40
7.8
44
8.0
35
Bill Processing
8.0
46
7.6
28
8.0
46
7.6
26
8.2
46
8.2
38
Integration
8.4
45
7.9
37
8.6
45
8.0
33
8.0
44
6.8
19
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
50
Not enough data
8.4
49
Not enough data
Platform Administration
7.5
47
Not enough data
7.7
47
Not enough data
7.7
47
Not enough data
Platform Payment Content
8.1
47
Not enough data
7.6
46
Not enough data
6.9
43
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Transaction Monitoring - Financial Fraud Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity & Authentication - Financial Fraud Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Behavioral & Analytics Detection - Financial Fraud Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Audit & Compliance - Financial Fraud Prevention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Tipalti and Wave are categorized as Billing
Unique Categories
Tipalti is categorized as Accounts Payable (AP) and Spend Analysis, Enterprise Payment, AP Automation, Invoice Management, Expense Management, Purchasing, Contractor Payments, and Financial Fraud Prevention
Wave is categorized as Accounting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Tipalti
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Wave
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
11.9%
Accounting
8.7%
Computer Software
7.9%
Information Technology and Services
6.3%
Financial Services
4.5%
Other
60.7%
Marketing and Advertising
16.1%
Information Technology and Services
6.0%
Accounting
5.4%
Design
4.7%
Computer Software
3.4%
Other
64.4%
Discussions
Is tipalti safe?
1 Comment
MK
YesRead more
Tipalti has no more discussions with answers
Is wave a good accounting software?
2 Comments
MM
Yeah. It has most of the features required by a small business. You can request the team if you need anything in particular Read more
What is Wave Software?
2 Comments
MM
Wave software is an easy to use Payroll and Accounting software. You can create invoices, send billings, track expenses, and all normal transactions...Read more
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