Comparison

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs Wave

On the evidence we track, Wave leads this comparison with a composite score of 63/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central27
Wave63
Score
Vioscale score
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central27 / 100low · 3%
Wave63 / 100medium · 63%
Pricing
Free tier
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Wave
Model
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Centralcommercial
Price level
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Wavemid
Transparent
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Wave
Integrations
Count
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central8
Wave8
Security
Disclosure policy
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Wave
Gdpr
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Wave
Reliability
Status page
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Wave
Market
Availability
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for accounting software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Core
Double-entry GL
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
Wave
Multi-entity
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
Wave-
Multi-currency
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
Wave-
Bank feeds
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
WaveAggregator
Modules
AP automation
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
Wave-
AR / invoicing
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
Wave
Inventory
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
Wave-
Fixed assets
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
Wave-
Project accounting
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
Wave
Compliance
Tax compliance
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
WaveTax-ready bookkeeping with organized records and reporting
Workflow
Accountant collaboration
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
Wave
Payments
Payments capture
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
Wave
Ecosystem
API access
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
WaveFull
Deployment
Deployment
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralCloud
WaveCloud

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

An ERP system designed for SMBs that combines financial and operational management capabilities with AI-powered features, trusted by approximately 50,000 companies globally.

Independently observed

Wave

Leader

A unified platform combining bookkeeping, invoicing, payment processing, and reporting in one dashboard. Helps small business owners track income and expenses, manage cash flow, and maintain organized financial records year-round.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Pricing not documented yet.

Wave

Leader
from $16/moSubscriptionFree tier

Free Starter plan with unlimited invoicing and bookkeeping. Pro from $16/month includes bank automation. Wave Advisors from $149/month for managed bookkeeping. Payment processing fees: 2.9% + $0.60 per Visa/Mastercard transaction.

  • StarterFree
    • Unlimited invoices, estimates, bills
    • Unlimited bookkeeping records
    • Mobile app access
    • Dashboard and reports
    • Payment processing available
  • Pro$16/month billed monthly, or $190/year billed annually
    • Everything in Starter
    • Auto-import bank transactions via Plaid
    • Auto-merge and auto-categorize transactions
    • Unlimited receipt capture and tracking
    • Add multiple users/collaborators
    • +1 more
  • Wave Advisors$149/month or $199/month depending on tier
    • Everything in Pro
    • Dedicated bookkeeper management
    • Monthly financial statements
    • Expert bookkeeping support
    • Transition assistance from other software
    • +1 more
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Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Wave
iOS
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Wave
Android
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Wave
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Wave
On-premise
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Wave
Hybrid
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Wave

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

In common (1)
  • Shopify

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

8 total - 7 not shared
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Dynamics 365 Sales
  • Dynamics 365 Customer Service
  • Dynamics 365 Field Service
Independently observed

Wave

Leader
8 total - 7 not shared
  • Plaid
  • Zapier
  • Square
  • ADP
  • RBC
  • Block Advisors
  • Apple Pay
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs Wave: an evidence-based comparison · Vioscale