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Aviy vs Wave - speed and AI vs free accounting
Wave is a free accounting tool with invoicing built in. Aviy is a focused, AI-first invoicing tool with six document types and multi-channel sending. Both are free to start; here is the honest side-by-side.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Aviy | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Free forever for the AI invoice generator and all six document types. No credit card. | Free invoicing; payments and other features are paid add-ons. |
| AI invoice creation | Native - describe an invoice in one sentence; AI parses client, line items, taxes, currency, due date. | No AI generator. Form-based template only. |
| Document types | Invoices, estimates, quotes, credit notes, receipts, purchase orders. | Invoices, estimates, receipts. No native quote, credit note, or purchase order. |
| Online payments | Stripe + PayPal - keep your own processor accounts. Bank transfer details. One-tap payment links. | Wave Payments only. Per-transaction fees apply. |
| Multi-channel sending | Email, WhatsApp, SMS, Telegram, Slack, Messenger, iMessage. | Email primarily. |
| Template customisation | Four templates, brand colour, logo, signature, per-business defaults. | Limited template customisation; basic logo and colour. |
| Multi-currency | Every major world currency, per-document override, polished switcher. | Available, less polished UI. |
| Mobile apps | iOS and Android apps available; web is mobile-responsive. | Mobile apps deprecated for many regions; mostly web-only now. |
| Setup time | Under 60 seconds. | 30+ minutes for proper setup. |
Choose Aviy when…
- You want to send a polished invoice in under a minute, not fill in a form.
- You need quotes, credit notes, or purchase orders - Wave does not natively support these.
- You bill internationally and want strong multi-currency.
- You want to send via WhatsApp, SMS, or other channels - not just email.
Frequently asked questions
Can I migrate from Wave to Aviy?
Yes. Export your Wave clients and invoice history as CSV, then import into Aviy. The smart import detects common Wave columns and maps them automatically.
Can I issue a credit note or purchase order in Wave?
Wave does not natively support credit notes or purchase orders. Aviy supports both as first-class document types - alongside invoices, estimates, quotes, and receipts.
Are payments cheaper on Aviy or Wave?
Aviy connects to your own Stripe and PayPal accounts, so you keep your existing processing rates. Wave Payments uses Wave-managed processing at fixed fees. For high-volume invoicing, keeping your own processor terms typically means lower fees over time.
How much faster is Aviy than Wave for creating an invoice?
Type one sentence in Aviy and the invoice is finished in under a minute. Wave requires filling fields one by one in a form. The AI generator is the single biggest time-saver for users switching from Wave.
Will my invoices look better on Aviy?
Most users say so. Aviy ships with four modern templates and full brand customisation; Wave templates are functional but limited. Per-business defaults in Aviy mean every document is on-brand from the start.
Try Aviy free
See how the AI invoice generator works for your business. Free to start. No credit card. Sub-minute first invoice.