Qyri vs Wave
A practical comparison of a unified business platform versus free accounting software.
Choose Qyri if...
You need CRM, inventory and team collaboration
You want a platform that grows with your business
You want to avoid per-transaction payment fees
Choose Wave if...
You are a freelancer or solo entrepreneur
You need free basic accounting and invoicing
You have no inventory or CRM needs
Qyri
Qyri is a unified business management platform. CRM, quotes, invoices, inventory, purchasing and accounting live in one workspace. All-inclusive pricing with no transaction fees.
Wave
Wave is a free accounting and invoicing platform for freelancers and very small businesses. Revenue comes from payment processing fees. Wave has no CRM, no inventory and limited team features.
CRM
Qyri
Built-in CRM with pipeline tracking and deal stages.
Wave
No CRM capabilities.
Trade-off
Qyri provides sales pipeline management. Wave has no CRM at all.
Invoicing
Qyri
Professional invoicing with templates, recurring invoices and payment reminders.
Wave
Free invoicing with basic templates and online payments.
Trade-off
Qyri offers connected invoicing. Wave offers free basic invoicing.
Accounting
Qyri
Full accounting with bank reconciliation, financial statements and automated journal entries.
Wave
Free basic accounting with bank reconciliation and financial reports.
Trade-off
Qyri provides connected accounting. Wave offers a free, simpler alternative.
Payment Processing
Qyri
All-inclusive pricing — no per-transaction fees.
Wave
Free software funded by payment processing fees (2.9% + $0.30).
Trade-off
Qyri charges a flat subscription. Wave charges per-transaction.
Team Collaboration
Qyri
Role-based permissions for multi-user access.
Wave
Single-user focus. Limited multi-user capabilities.
Trade-off
Qyri supports teams. Wave is designed for solo use.
Support
Qyri
Email and chat support included.
Wave
Limited support for free users. Paid plans for priority support.
Trade-off
Qyri includes support. Wave limits support for free users.
| Feature | Qyri | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| CRM | Included | Not available |
| Invoicing | Included | Free |
| Accounting | Included | Free (basic) |
| Payment fees | None | 2.9% + $0.30 |
| Team support | Yes | Limited |
| Connected workflow | Yes | Not available |
Qyri
Pros
CRM, inventory and accounting in one platform
No transaction fees
Team collaboration with permissions
Connected workflows — data flows automatically
Dedicated support included
Cons
Paid subscription (not free)
May include features freelancers do not need
Wave
Pros
Free accounting and invoicing
Simple for basic needs
No long-term commitment
Cons
No CRM
No inventory management
Payment processing fees add up
Limited support
Single-user focused
Limited feature development
Choose Qyri for
1
Growing SMEs that need CRM, inventory and accounting
2
Product-based businesses needing inventory tracking
3
Teams that need multi-user collaboration
Choose Wave for
1
Freelancers needing free basic accounting
2
Service-only businesses with no inventory
3
Solo entrepreneurs on a tight budget
Export your data from Wave, import into Qyri, and continue working with CRM, inventory and accounting connected.
Export customers from Wave
Export chart of accounts
Import into Qyri
Set up products and inventory
Invite your team
Start working with connected workflows
Wave is free for basic accounting. Qyri is a paid platform with CRM, inventory and team features Wave does not offer.
No. Qyri's pricing is all-inclusive.
Yes. Qyri supports importing customers and chart of accounts from Wave.
Qyri helps growing businesses manage customers, sales, inventory, purchasing and accounting in one connected workspace.