Comparison
Businys vs Wave
Compare Businys and Wave for invoicing, payments, and managing your freelance business — with practice-specific tools and data portability.
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Feature comparison
| Feature | Businys | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Invoicing & payments | ||
| Client management | ||
| Accounting & bookkeeping | ||
| Payroll | ||
| Tax preparation | ||
| Contracts & e-signatures | ||
| Proposals & quotes | ||
| Scheduling & bookings | ||
| Practice-specific workflows | 20 practices | |
| CODB pricing calculator | ||
| Full data export (CSV, JSON, ZIP) | ||
| MCP / AI agent integration | ||
| AI assistant (Cue) | ||
| Modular kit system |
Pricing
Businys
Free tier available. Starter from $12/mo, Pro from $29/mo, Power from $49/mo.
Wave
Invoicing free. Payments from 2.9% + 30¢. Pro features from $16/mo.
Data portability
Your data should be yours. Here's how each platform handles it.
Businys
Full export in CSV, JSON, and ZIP on all plans including free. API access. MCP server with 221 tools.
Wave
CSV export for transactions and invoices. No JSON export. No API access.