Wave Accounting Nonprofit Discount: Pricing & Eligibility (1970)
Lower-cost alternativeConfidence: highLast verified October 17, 2026
Free for eligible nonprofits
Starter plan is free for any business, not a nonprofit program. Wave is not fund accounting; suits very small orgs with simple books. Payroll is a paid add-on.
- Provider
- Wave Financial
- Category
- Accounting
- Who qualifies
- Anyone (not nonprofit-specific)
- Where
- US and Canada
- Billing
- Starter free; Pro monthly or annual
Standard vs. nonprofit pricing
| Plan | Type | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Free plan. Card processing 2.9% + $0.60 (Amex 3.4% + $0.60). | Standard | $0/mo | Official |
| Pro $19/mo billed monthly or $190/yr billed annually. | Standard | $19/mo | Official |
Prices in USD as published on the date verified. Vendors change pricing; always confirm before purchasing.
How to apply
- Create a free Wave account
Catches and limitations
- Not designed for nonprofit fund accounting
- Payroll, receipts, bookkeeping are paid add-ons
- Online payments require approval
Switching: Full accounting-system migration; limited nonprofit features (no fund/grant tracking).
Sources
- Wave pricing (accessed 2026-10-17)
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