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Aspire Budgeting vs Wave
Both stand on google workspace for finance software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Visit Aspire Budgeting 
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Wave covers invoicing, payment collection, and customer information, with a free Starter option and added bookkeeping tools in Pro. Businesses relying on integrations should note the subscription requirement, and healthcare-related businesses are not supported.
Visit WaveThe facts
| Aspire Budgeting | Wave | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Receipts: $72 a year |
| Plans published | None | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | WAVE |
| Website | aspirebudget.com | waveapps.com |
| On google workspace for finance software | #3 of 20 | #1 of 20 |
Aspire Budgeting: what it does well
Wave: what it does well
- Starter includes unlimited estimates, invoices, bills, and records.
- Supports recurring invoices and automatic card payments.
- Customers can pay by card, bank payment, or Apple Pay.
- Pro includes automatic bank transaction import and expense tracking.
What to know first
- Online payments have transaction fees on Starter.
- Partner integrations and Make require Pro or Wave Advisors.
- The API requires an active Pro or Wave Advisors package.
- Wave does not support healthcare-related businesses.
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