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# Compare Wave vs Abby

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> Detailed comparison between Wave and Abby. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Wave | Abby |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 1720 | 603 |
| **Starting Price** | US$19.00 | €0.01 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Wave

Wave helps small business owners, freelancers, solopreneurs, and consultants in the US and Canada manage accounting, payroll, invoicing, estimating and other processes.

### Abby

Self-employed

## Key features

### Wave

- Accounting
- Accounting Integration
- Accounts Payable
- Activity Tracking
- Billing & Invoicing
- CRM
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Templates
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Inventory Management
- Invoice Management
- Multi-Currency
- Online Invoicing
- Project Accounting
- Recurring Invoicing
- Reminders
- Reporting & Statistics
- Sales Tax Management
- Status Tracking

### Abby

- Accounting
- Accounting Integration
- Accounts Payable
- Activity Tracking
- Billing & Invoicing
- CRM
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Templates
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Inventory Management
- Invoice Management
- Multi-Currency
- Online Invoicing
- Project Accounting
- Recurring Invoicing
- Reminders
- Reporting & Statistics
- Sales Tax Management
- Status Tracking

## Links

- [View Wave Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/178021/wave-apps)
- [View Abby Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1036470/abby)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/178021/1036470/wave-apps/vs/abby)

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