TradeTally vs Wave: which is better?
Compare pricing, features, and trade-specific workflows. See why UK sole traders choose TradeTally over Wave.
From £19/month on Professional. 14-day trial on paid plans, no card to start.
Pricing comparison
TradeTally
£19/month
Professional plan. Everything sole trader tradespeople need.
- Unlimited invoicing and quoting
- Receipt scanning from your phone
- One-click SA103F tax export
- Mobile-first for on-site use
- 14-day free trial, no card required
Wave
Free
Free invoicing and accounting. Range: Free–£0/month.
Strengths
- Completely free invoicing and accounting features
- Clean, simple interface for basic needs
- Unlimited invoicing with no client caps
- Good for very early-stage businesses watching costs
Feature-by-feature comparison
What TradeTally does that Wavedoesn't
No UK tax compliance — no SA103F, no MTD
No receipt scanning for logging expenses on the go
No mobile-first design for tradespeople working on site
No trade-specific features or expense categories
No quoting functionality for providing estimates
Wave limitations for tradespeople
- US/Canada-focused — poor UK tax compliance
- No MTD support for UK VAT obligations
- No SA103F export or UK Self Assessment support
- Revenue comes from payment processing fees (2.9% + 60p per transaction)
- Limited mobile app functionality
- No receipt scanning capability
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, no fluff.
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Ready to trim the paperwork?
Start the 14-day trial on a paid plan when you are ready. Export anything before you leave—your data stays yours.
Professional from £19/month — annual billing lowers the monthly figure.