Best Wave Alternative for Founders
Looking for a Wave alternative? Valerium offers premium features, better bank connectivity, and a customer portal at a fair price. Compare features, pricing, and see why teams are switching to Valerium.
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Key differences at a glance
Bank Connectivity
Statement import from any bank
US and Canada only
Contracts
Native e-signature
None
Support
Included in all plans
Paid add-on
Revenue Model
Subscription (transparent)
Free + payment fees
Feature comparison
See how Valerium compares to Wave on the features that matter.
| Feature | Valerium | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Invoicing | Yes | Yes |
| Expense tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Bank connections | Global | US/Canada |
| Receipt scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Time tracking | Yes | No |
| Contracts with e-signature | Yes | No |
| Reports shared by link | Yes | No |
| Customer portal | Yes | No |
| Multiple currencies | Yes | Limited |
| Team collaboration | Yes | Limited |
Pricing comparison
Transparent pricing, no surprises.
Valerium
Starter
- •Invoicing and online payments (Stripe)
- •Statement import (CSV)
- •Receipts attached to transactions
- •Time tracking
- •Contracts with e-signature
- •Financial reports and metrics
- •Accounting exports (QuickBooks, Xero)
- •Multi-currency
- •2 bank accounts · unlimited invoices
Pro
- •Everything in Starter
- •10 bank accounts · unlimited invoices
- •Customer portal
- •HubSpot, Linear and Slack
- •API and webhooks
- •Priority support within 24h
7-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Wave
Free
- •Unlimited invoicing
- •Expense tracking
- •Basic reports
- •Single user
Pro
- •Unlimited bank connections
- •Unlimited receipt scanning
- •Priority support
Payment processing fees: 2.9% + $0.60 per transaction
Switching from Wave to Valerium
Making the switch is straightforward. Here's how to get started.
Export from Wave
Download your customer list and transaction data from Wave.
Create your Valerium account
Sign up and connect your bank accounts globally.
Import your data
Add your customers and start with a clean slate.
Enjoy premium features
Access time tracking, a customer portal, and global bank support.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about switching from Wave to Valerium.
Wave's free model is supported by payment processing fees and limited features. Valerium includes time tracking, a customer portal, global bank support, and priority support. For growing businesses, the value far exceeds the cost.
Ready to make the switch?
Start your 7-day free trial. No credit card required until you're ready to upgrade.