Detailed comparison across 10 dimensions
Winner: Wave Accounting
Wave Accounting clearly comes out ahead of Manager.io on Staquest's weighted six-dimension score. Both offer a free tier. Paid plans start at $59/mo for Manager.io and $19/mo for Wave Accounting.
| Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | saas tool | saas tool |
| Company | NGSoftware Pty Ltd | Wave Financial Inc. |
| Free Tier | ||
| Has API | ||
| Open Source | ||
| Learning Curve | - | - |
| Integration | - | - |
| Trending | Stable | Stable |
| GitHub Stars | - | - |
| Industries | FinTechData & Analytics | Data & AnalyticsDevelopmentFinTechHR & Recruiting |
| Categories | finance-toolsaccounting | finance-toolsaccounting |
| Website | Visit | Visit |
Wave Accounting
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| Feature | managerio | wave-accounting |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Backups | ||
| A Dedicated Bookkeeper | ||
| Automatic Updates | ||
| Auto-Import Bank Transactions | ||
| Full-Featured Accounting | ||
| Auto-Merge And Categorize Bank Transactions | ||
| Multi-User Access With User Permissions | ||
| Automate Late Payment Reminders | ||
| No Ads | ||
| Create Unlimited Estimates, Invoices, Bills, And Bookkeeping Records | ||
| No Time Limits | ||
| Digitally Capture Unlimited Receipts And Track Expenses | ||
| No Usage Limits | ||
| Everything In Starter | ||
| Nothing To Install | ||
| Expert Support | ||
| Remote Access | ||
| Includes Pro Plan Features | ||
| Unlimited Businesses | ||
| Invoice On-The-Go With The Mobile App | ||
| Unlimited Users | ||
| Manage Cash Flow And Customers In One Dashboard | ||
| Use On Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Or Phones | ||
| Monthly Financial Statements | ||
| Works Offline On Windows, Mac, And Linux | ||
| Onboarding Support | ||
| Option To Accept Online Payments (2.9% + $0.60 Per Credit Card Transaction, 3.4% + $0.60 Per Amex Transaction) | ||
| Option To Accept Online Payments At A Discounted Rate (2.9% + $0 Per Credit Card Transaction, 3.4% + $0 Per Amex Transaction) | ||
| Tax Time Readiness |
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On Staquest's weighted six-dimension scoring, Wave Accounting comes out ahead overall, though Manager.io can be the better fit depending on your priorities — see the dimension-by-dimension breakdown above.
Manager.io's paid plans start at $59/mo and Wave Accounting's start at $19/mo, so Wave Accounting is the lower entry price. Check the pricing comparison for higher tiers and per-seat costs.
Both Manager.io and Wave Accounting offer a free tier.
Wave Accounting scores higher on pricing value in Staquest's analysis. It is the highest-weighted dimension in this comparison.
