# LedgerSMB vs Wave

| Attribute | LedgerSMB | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 66.5 (58% (medium)) | 63.2 (63% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 97 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 559 | - |
| deployment.options | `{"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Free, open-source web-based double-entry accounting and ERP system. Features invoicing, inventory management, project tracking, and customizable PDF/HTML output. | 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. |
| features.capabilities | `{"inventory":true,"deployment":"self_host","ar_invoicing":true,"double_entry_gl":true,"project_accounting":true}` | `{"api_access":"full","bank_feeds":"aggregator","deployment":"cloud","ar_invoicing":true,"tax_compliance":"Tax-ready bookkeeping with organized records and reporting","double_entry_gl":true,"payments_capture":true,"accountant_collab":true,"project_accounting":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 8 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Plaid"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Shopify"},{"name":"Square"},{"name":"ADP"},{"name":"RBC"},{"name":"Block Advisors"},{"name":"Apple Pay"}]` |
| language.primary | Perl | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","CA"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://ledgersmb.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T17:00:35.795Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Starter","summary":"Free","features":["Unlimited invoices, estimates, bills","Unlimited bookkeeping records","Mobile app access","Dashboard and reports","Payment processing available"],"description":"Basic accounting and invoicing for new businesses","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$16/month billed monthly, or $190/year billed annually","features":["Everything in Starter","Auto-import bank transactions via Plaid","Auto-merge and auto-categorize transactions","Unlimited receipt capture and tracking","Add multiple users/collaborators","Payment processing at discounted rates"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":16,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Enhanced accounting with bank automation and transaction categorization","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Wave Advisors","summary":"$149/month or $199/month depending on tier","features":["Everything in Pro","Dedicated bookkeeper management","Monthly financial statements","Expert bookkeeping support","Transition assistance from other software","Optional one-on-one accounting coaching"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":149,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Hands-off bookkeeping with dedicated bookkeeper and financial expert support","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"Payment Processing","components":[{"of":"transaction","kind":"percentage","plus":{"amount":0.6,"currency":"USD"},"rate":2.9}]},{"name":"Payroll"},{"name":"Receipts"}],"summary":"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.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.waveapps.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T15:29:13.788Z","startingPrice":{"amount":16,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | mid |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 22 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.7","date":"2026-07-06T14:15:26Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.20","date":"2026-07-06T14:08:07Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.20"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.6","date":"2026-06-01T18:38:10Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.19","date":"2026-06-01T18:32:08Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.19"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.5","date":"2026-04-27T10:50:31Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.18","date":"2026-04-27T09:35:06Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.18"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.4","date":"2026-03-23T17:17:36Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.17","date":"2026-03-23T17:16:07Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.17"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.3","date":"2026-03-01T09:09:34Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.16","date":"2026-03-01T08:36:05Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.16"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.2","date":"2025-12-21T21:46:40Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.1","date":"2025-10-31T18:14:11Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.15","date":"2025-10-31T18:09:11Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.15"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.0","date":"2025-10-06T20:30:28Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.14","date":"2025-09-29T11:21:10Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.14"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.13","date":"2025-09-06T22:33:27Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.13"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.11.28","date":"2025-09-06T22:32:16Z","type":"stable","version":"1.11.28"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.12","date":"2025-08-10T22:10:45Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.11.27","date":"2025-08-10T22:10:33Z","type":"stable","version":"1.11.27"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.11","date":"2025-07-12T21:08:15Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.11"}]` | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fledgersmb%2Fledgersmb&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Accounting Software)

| Capability | LedgerSMB | Wave |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Double-entry GL | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-entity | - | - |
| Multi-currency | - | - |
| Bank feeds | - | Aggregator |
| **Modules** |  |  |
| AP automation | - | - |
| AR / invoicing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory | ✓ | - |
| Fixed assets | - | - |
| Project accounting | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| Tax compliance | - | Tax-ready bookkeeping with organized records and reporting |
| **Workflow** |  |  |
| Accountant collaboration | - | ✓ |
| **Payments** |  |  |
| Payments capture | - | ✓ |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| API access | - | Full |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | Self-host | Cloud |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T16:42:02.517Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*