Wave Payroll Pricing Overview

Wave Payroll Pricing Key Insights

Last updated on Apr 09, 2026

Wave Payroll offers 2 pricing editions, starting at $0. Wave Payroll pricing tiers are designed to support different usage levels and team sizes. Compare the Wave Payroll pricing table below to figure out the best fit for your needs. Some plans may require you to contact Wave for custom pricing.

Receipt scanning — $0 / 0 NA NA

Accounting software — $0 / 0 NA NA

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*Pricing information is supplied by the software provider or retrieved from publicly accessible pricing materials. Final cost negotiations must be conducted with the seller.

Receipt scanning

Free Trial

0 NA NA

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

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

Accounting software

Free Trial

0 NA NA

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

Unlimited income and expense tracking Track sales tax on income and expenses Add unlimited partners, collaborators or accountants Fully functional double entry system. Generate financial statements for year-end Powerful reports on Overdue Invoices & Bills, Cash Flow, Profit & Loss and more Unlimited bank and credit card connections Easily organize income and expenses into tax categories Run multiple businesses in one account Instantly see how your business is performing on your dashboard

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Wave Payroll Alternatives Pricing

The following is a quick overview of editions offered by other Payroll Software

Product	Price	Features
Gusto Simple Plan	Starting at $49.00Per Month	For small businesses needing single-state payroll, reports, and basic support. Single-state payroll Unlimited payrolls per month Tax filings and payments Basic PTO policies and holiday pay
Patriot Software Basic Payroll	Starting at $17.00Per Month	$17/mo + $4 per employee or 1099 contractor paid. Run payroll and handle your own taxes. Free direct deposit Free employee portal Unlimited payrolls Auto Payroll Pay contractors in payroll Free health benefit integration Robust payroll reports Multiple pay rates Employee self-onboarding Electronic or printable W-2s All pay frequencies On-the-fly pay rate changes Customizable hours, money, deductions Time-off accruals Optional 1099 e-Filing Departments Multiple locations Add unlimited users with permissions Net to Gross Payroll tool Free USA-based support Free payroll setup assistance
OnPay Simple, Transparent Pricing	Starting at $49.00	Our monthly, transparent pricing starts at just $49 plus $6 per person each month — the best value among premium payroll providers. No hidden fees. Price includes: Unlimited monthly pay runs Tax filings and payments (including W-2s) A full set of HR tools Integrations with QuickBooks, Xero, and more Free migration from your old provider Time tracking and attendance

Various alternatives pricing & plans

Pricing information for the above various Wave Payroll alternatives is supplied by the respective software provider or retrieved from publicly accessible pricing materials. Final cost negotiations to purchase any of these products must be conducted with the seller.

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