Checked October 2026
Tallibook vs Wave
Wave offers free invoicing and bookkeeping, with paid upgrades. Tallibook costs a little each month and adds AI receipts, an IRS-rate mileage log, a light CRM and Schedule C reports built for one-person US businesses.
Tallibook and Wave side by side
What each one offers, as listed on Wave's own site in October 2026. Prices and plans change, so check before you buy.
| Topic | Tallibook | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $9/month (Starter) | Free (Starter); Pro $19/month |
| Receipt capture | Every plan, AI reads receipts | Pro, or a paid add-on on Starter |
| Bank transactions | Statement import (CSV, OFX/QFX/QBO, PDF) on every plan | Automatic bank import on Pro |
| Mileage | IRS-rate mileage log on every plan | Not mentioned on the pricing page |
| Customers and follow-ups | Customers, jobs/Projects/Deals, follow-ups (Solo) | Customer list for invoices and estimates |
| Payroll | Not offered | Paid add-on |
Wave facts (October 2026)
Sources: Wave pricing.
- Wave's Starter plan is $0 and includes unlimited estimates, invoices, bills and bookkeeping records.
- Wave Pro is $19 a month or $190 a year, and adds automatic bank transaction import and unlimited receipt capture.
- On Starter, receipt capture is a paid add-on, and sending invoices through Wave with online payments are add-on features.
- Payroll is a paid add-on. Wave's pricing page doesn't mention mileage tracking.
Which should you choose?
When Wave is the better choice
- You want free invoicing and bookkeeping and don't mind add-ons.
- You need automatic bank feeds today rather than statement uploads.
- You have employees and want payroll in the same place.
When Tallibook is the better choice
- You drive for work and want mileage counted at the IRS rate.
- You want receipts read by AI on the cheapest plan.
- You want follow-ups, voice contacts and meeting notes, not just invoices.
- You want plain-English categories that already map to Schedule C.
Tallibook vs Wave: questions
Why pay for Tallibook when Wave has a free plan?
If free invoicing is all you need, Wave is a fine choice. Tallibook is for people who also want receipts, mileage, customers and tax-season reports done for them, without add-ons.
Can I bring my Wave customers and invoices?
Yes, on Solo and Pro, with Move to Tallibook. It includes step-by-step export instructions for Wave.
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