Projects & purchase orders
Wave doesn't offer project tracking or purchase orders. Balino includes both — built in from day one.
Wave Alternative
A better alternative to Wave
Wave is free — but free comes with trade-offs. Limited support, ads, and fewer features can slow down your business. Balino gives you a focused, ad-free invoicing experience with project management, purchase orders, and team tools — for just $5/month.
Balino vs Wave — at a glance
See what you get with Balino that Wave doesn't offer.
| Feature | Balino | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5 / month | Free (ad-supported) |
| Free trial | 3 months free | Free forever (limited) |
| Create & send invoices | ||
| Payment tracking | ||
| Quotes & estimates | ||
| Purchase orders | ||
| Project management | ||
| Team management | ||
| Ad-free experience | ||
| Full accounting | ||
| Bank connections |
Why small businesses upgrade from Wave to Balino
Free is great — until you need features that help you actually grow your business.
Quotes that convert
Create professional quotes and convert them to invoices with one click. Wave doesn't support quotes.
Team management
Assign staff to invoices and expenses. Manage your team from inside the same platform.
Is Balino right for you?
If you need full accounting and bank reconciliation for free, Wave is hard to beat. But if you need quotes, projects, purchase orders, and team tools alongside your invoicing — Balino gives you more functionality for just $5/month.
Try Balino free for 3 months
No credit card required. Upgrade from Wave and get quotes, projects, and purchase orders — for just $5/month after your trial.