Tabs3 vs Wave: what each really costs

Team size

Billing

Tabs3

No plan for this billing option

No paid plan to compare for this billing option.

Wave

Pro (annual billing) plan

$190

a year for 10 people · $15.83 a month

10 peopleTabs3Wave
Entry paid planNo plan for this billing optionPro (annual billing)
Vendor price$190 per year
Monthly cost$15.83
Annual cost$190
Per user / year$19
Billing commitmentNot recordedannual
Minimum seatsNone statedNone stated
Free planNo free plan listedYes
Free trialNot statedNot stated

Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.

Tabs3 vs Wave: features

Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.

Tabs3

  • Time and billingSend client bills quickly.
  • Online paymentsAccept online payments with integrated payment processing.
  • Matter managementOrganize each matter by contacts, appointments, emails, documents and fees.
  • Trust accountingDedicated trust accounting module in the Financials suite.
  • TimersTimers record actual time spent on tasks, matters and clients.
  • Automatic fee conversionTime entries become billable fees on the next statement.

Source:tabs3.com ·

Wave

  • AccountingTrack income and expenses.
  • ReceiptsScan and store receipts.
  • InvoicingSend professional invoices.
  • Estimates and depositsCreate estimates and collect deposits.
  • PaymentsAccept credit cards and bank payments.
  • PayrollRun payroll for employees or contractors.

Source:waveapps.com ·

Tabs3 vs Wave pricing questions

  1. How much do Tabs3 and Wave cost?

    Tabs3 paid plans start at $69 per user monthly, starting at (OnSite Subscription). Wave paid plans start at $19 per month (Pro (monthly billing)).

  2. Is Tabs3 or Wave cheaper for 5 users?

    Wave is cheaper for 5 users: $190 per year on Pro (annual billing), against $4,140 per year for Tabs3 on OnSite Subscription. That is $3,950 less per year, before tax.

  3. Is Tabs3 or Wave cheaper for 10 users?

    Wave is cheaper for 10 users: $190 per year on Pro (annual billing), against $8,280 per year for Tabs3 on OnSite Subscription. That is $8,090 less per year, before tax.

  4. Is Tabs3 or Wave cheaper for 25 users?

    Wave is cheaper for 25 users: $190 per year on Pro (annual billing), against $20,700 per year for Tabs3 on OnSite Subscription. That is $20,510 less per year, before tax.

  5. Do Tabs3 and Wave have a free plan?

    Wave lists a free plan; Tabs3 does not list one on its official pricing.