Comparison
JupiterInvoice vs Wave
Wave is free accounting software with invoicing included. JupiterInvoice is a dedicated invoicing tool focused on the sender-recipient collaboration. Two different products that happen to overlap on one surface.
Why JupiterInvoice exists
Wave started life as free bookkeeping software. Invoicing was added because you can't do small-business accounting without it. It's capable, and if you already use Wave for bookkeeping the invoicing feels convenient. But the UI reflects its origin: the invoice is an accounting object, not a document your client interacts with. There's no way for the recipient to add a PO number. There's no version history across edits. There's no comment thread.
JupiterInvoice starts from the opposite premise. The invoice is the primary artifact. Your client opens the link, fixes what's theirs (PO, billing entity, AP contact), comments if they need to, and you see every change with a clean diff. We have no accounting module, and we're not trying to build one.
What Wave does well
Wave is a legitimately good product for what it is. If you're picking between the two, you should know:
- •Full double-entry bookkeeping included free. If you need a general ledger, P&L, and balance sheet, Wave is hard to beat at $0.
- •Receipt scanning, bank reconciliation, and categorization are all built in. If you do your own books, Wave consolidates several tools.
- •Recurring invoices and automatic payment reminders out of the box.
- •Accepts card and ACH payments via Wave Payments (at standard processing fees, same as Stripe).
Feature by feature
| Feature | JupiterInvoice | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient can add or edit PO number on the invoice | Yes | — |
| Recipient can correct billing entity or address | Yes | — |
| Two-way comment thread on the invoice | Yes | — |
| Version history with one-click revert | Yes | — |
| Anonymous invoice creation (no signup) | Yes | — |
| Bank details on the invoice | Yes |
Via PDF only
Not surfaced in the online view.
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| Recurring invoices | — | Yes |
| Double-entry bookkeeping | — | Yes |
| Receipt scanning and categorization | — | Yes |
| Bank reconciliation | — | Yes |
| Free tier for unlimited invoices | Yes | Yes |
| Card payment processing | — | Yes |
Pricing
JupiterInvoice
Free forever
- Unlimited invoices and recipients
- No per-invoice fees
- "Powered by" footer on invoices
Paid tier: $12/month
Removes branding, custom invoice numbers, multiple sender profiles.
Wave
Free or $16/mo Pro
- Pro tier adds receipt scanning, auto categorization, and email reminders
- Payments via Wave Payments: 2.9% + 60c per card transaction, 1% per ACH
- Payroll and bookkeeping are separate paid add-ons
Don't switch if...
- — You need Wave for the accounting, not just the invoicing. JupiterInvoice has no general ledger, P&L, or bookkeeping. If Wave is your primary finance tool, keep it -- and use JupiterInvoice alongside for the invoices where recipient collaboration matters.
- — You rely on recurring invoice automation. Wave does it natively; we don't yet.
- — Your clients mostly pay by card and expect a Pay button. Wave Payments gives you that in one click.
- — You want everything in one tool and are willing to trade recipient-side collaboration for consolidation.
We'd rather you stay where you are than switch and regret it.
Common questions about Wave vs JupiterInvoice
Can I use both at the same time?
Does JupiterInvoice do bookkeeping?
Will JupiterInvoice add recurring invoices?
Does JupiterInvoice accept card payments?
Is there a migration path from Wave?
Try it on your next client invoice
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