Wave
vs
VA Growth Suite
Wave vs VA Growth Suite
Wave is genuinely free invoicing software — but it's US/Canada-only for payments and has no time tracker or client portal.
| Feature | Wave | VA Growth Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Time tracking with running timer | ||
| Multi-client dashboard | ||
| PDF invoice generation | ||
| Branded client portal | ||
| Kanban task board per client | ||
| Starts at $0 (free plan) | ||
| No per-user pricing | ||
| Built for VAs specifically | ||
| Starting price | Free (payments charged per transaction) | $0 free, $19/mo paid |
Wave — strengths
- Unlimited free invoicing and accounting
- Bank reconciliation and expense tracking included
- Solid for sole proprietors filing taxes
Wave — limits for VAs
- Payment processing limited to US, Canada, and a few other regions
- No built-in time tracker — you'll juggle Toggl or Clockify alongside it
- No task board, no client portal
Our honest take
Wave wins on price (zero) for solo invoicing — but a VA juggling clients also needs time tracking and a portal. VA Growth Suite is the bundled alternative without per-tool subscriptions.
When Wave is the right choice
If you're already on Wave and it's working, don't switch just to save a few dollars. But if you're just starting out as a VA — or you're paying for Wave plus a second tool for invoicing or a client portal — we built VA Growth Suite to replace that stack.
When VA Growth Suite wins
- You're a solo VA or small agency (not a 20-person design studio)
- You need time tracking and invoicing and a client portal
- Flat pricing matters more than deep workflow automation
- You want to get set up in 5 minutes, not 5 days
Try VA Growth Suite free — no Wave required
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