In this video, I do a detailed Wave Accounting review and break down what it’s actually like to use if you’re a small business owner, freelancer, or solo entrepreneur who’s tired of complicated dashboards and expensive monthly subscriptions. I walk you through what Wave is (a cloud-based accounting platform built to keep things simple and affordable), and I explain the core tools you get in one place—income and expense tracking, invoicing, online payments, receipt scanning, payroll, and the essential reports most people need to stay on top of their finances. I also cover Wave’s pricing, because that’s a huge reason it’s so popular: there’s a free starter plan, and a Pro plan that costs $19/month. Then I lay out the real pros and cons from a small-business perspective. The biggest wins are the free core accounting features, unlimited invoicing, and an interface that’s beginner-friendly, plus mobile access and affordable upgrades. The trade-offs are that you don’t get advanced inventory management, integrations are more limited than bigger platforms, and support can be limited on the free plan. My verdict: for service-based businesses in 2026, Wave is one of the best options—but if you’re scaling fast and need deeper reporting or automation, you may eventually outgrow it.