Comparison
Zenaris vs Wave
Wave is free invoicing. Zenaris is the safety net that makes sure you actually invoice everything.
About Wave
Wave built its reputation on free invoicing and accounting for small businesses. It's a solid basic tool — but it was recently acquired, its feature development has slowed, and it offers no AI capabilities, no task management, and limited reporting.
Head to head
Feature comparison
| Feature | Zenaris | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| AI Email Analysis | ||
| AI Quote Generation | ||
| Revenue Leak Detection | ||
| Task Management | ||
| Time Tracking | ||
| Recurring Invoices | ||
| Client Management | ||
| Free trial, no card | ||
| Custom Branding | ||
| MCP Integration |
What it costs
Pricing comparison
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Bottom line
The verdict
Wave is a decent free option if all you need is basic invoicing. But freelancers don't just need to send invoices — they need to know when they should be sending them. Zenaris lets you try the whole product free for 30 days (no card) and adds AI-powered revenue protection, task management, time tracking, and intelligent quote generation that Wave simply doesn't have.
Good to know
Common questions
Does Zenaris have a free plan like Wave?
Not a permanent free plan — Zenaris gives you a 30-day full-featured trial with no card required, and when it ends your data stays viewable and exportable forever. Unlike Wave, that trial includes task management, time tracking, and AI-powered revenue leak detection alongside invoicing and client management.
Can I migrate from Wave to Zenaris?
Yes. Export your client list from Wave as CSV and use the Zenaris import wizard to bring your data across. Your client details and contact information transfer seamlessly.
What does Zenaris have that Wave doesn't?
Zenaris includes AI email analysis, AI quote generation, task management with Kanban boards, built-in time tracking, revenue leak detection, MCP integration with Claude, and AI-powered business reporting — none of which Wave offers.
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