This comparison of the Hiveage and Wave invoicing platforms reveals variations in functionality, scalability and user profiles in order to assist users in selecting the best software for their requirements.
Invoicing, project management and integration features are provided by both Hiveage and Wave. However, Hiveage has better time tracking and billing features while Wave offers more flexibility in integration and banking integration for financial supervision.
Hiveage provides five clients with a freemium model that scales to Basic, Pro and Plus plans. Wave appeals to companies with a rapidly growing clientele because its Starter and Pro plans provide unlimited users and clients.
With more than a dozen platforms supported, Hiveage provides a variety of payment gateways allowing for flexibility in processing preferences and international transactions. It support for ACH, bank transfers and credit cards, Wave streamlines processing with its clear pricing.
Hiveage mainly depends on Zapier for integrations whereas Wave provides strong accounting software integration with native connections to FreshBooks, QuickBooks, BlueCamroo CRM and Zapier.
Hiveage concentrates on core invoicing reporting but does not have banking integration or the ability to create custom reports whereas Wave provides sophisticated financial oversight, bank connections, pre-built reports and dashboard metrics. Hiveage provides field-based businesses with extensive tracking while Wave concentrates on invoicing and payment administration.
Wave provides an infinite number of users and clients but its English-only operations may restrict its use abroad. Hiveage provides organized user and client limits, localization and support for multiple languages. Hiveage offers standard support with robust multi-language capabilities for global businesses while Wave offers GDPR compliance, industry-specific customization and automated backup systems.
Hiveage provides full project management and mobile functionality while Wave offers unlimited scalability and banking integration, making it perfect for companies with financial oversight and client growth.
| Hiveage | Wave | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Features | ||
| Custom Templates | Multiple professional invoice templates available | Multiple customizable invoice templates available |
| Send Estimates/Quotations | Yes | Yes |
| Recurring Billing Automation | Yes | Yes |
| Expense Tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Time Tracking | Yes | No |
| Mileage Tracking | Yes | Yes, available through Driversnote integration |
| Automated Payment Reminders | Yes | Yes |
| Project-Based Billing | Yes | No |
| Tax Handling | Yes | Yes (basic tax support) |
| User Permissions/Role Management | Yes | Yes |
| File Uploads | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing and Plans | ||
| Free Plan Availability | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing Range | Free: $0/month Basic: $19/month Pro: $29/month Plus: $49/month |
Starter: $0/month Pro: $16/month |
| Trial Period | 14 days | No trial (free plan available) |
| User Limits | Free/Basic: 1 user Pro: 5 team members Plus: 10 team members |
Unlimited |
| Client Limits | Free: 5 clients Basic: 50 clients Pro: 250 clients Plus: 1000 clients |
Unlimited |
| Storage Limits | Information is not available | Yes (via Driversnote integration) |
| Payment Processing Fees | Varies by payment gateway | Starter: 2.9% + $0.60 Pro: 2.9% + $0 (first 10), then 2.9% + $0.60 |
| Ease of Use | ||
| User Interface | Simple and intuitive design | Simple |
| Onboarding Experience | Easy to set up and customize | Yes |
| Mobile App Availability | Yes | Available for iOS and Android |
| Mobile App Functionality | Invoicing, expense tracking, and mileage tracking | Invoicing and payment management |
| Integration | ||
| Payment Gateways Supported | Over a dozen gateways including PayPal, Stripe, Square, Authorize.net, and more | Credit card, bank transfer, ACH payments |
| Accounting Software Compatibility | Limited native integrations; relies on Zapier | QuickBooks, FreshBooks, spreadsheets, export capabilities for other software |
| CRM Integration | Limited native integrations; can connect via Zapier | BlueCamroo, various CRMs via Zapier, API available for custom integrations |
| API Availability | Yes | Yes |
| Reporting & Analytics | ||
| Bank Connections | No | Yes |
| Pre-Built Financial Reports | Yes | Yes |
| Custom Report Creation | No | No |
| Security & Compliance | ||
| Dashboard Metrics | Yes | Yes |
| Data Encryption | Yes | Yes |
| GDPR Compliance | Information is not available | Yes |
| Backup Options | Information is not available | Automatic |
| Customer Support | ||
| Support Channels | Email, Chat, Knowledge Base | Email, Chat |
| Help Center/Knowledge Base | Yes | Yes |
| 24/7 Support | No | No |
| Adaptability | ||
| Multi-Currency Support | Yes | Yes |
| Localization | Supports multiple languages | English |
| Industry-Specific Customization | Limited | Yes |
| Scalability | Suitable for freelancers and small businesses | Freelancers to Small Businesses |
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