Competitor Migration • Wave Starter Alternative

Wave Removed Free Features: How to Import Your Wave CSV & Invoice Free

Since Wave restricted its Starter tier and moved automated receipts, reminders, and multi-user workflows behind the $19/mo Pro plan, thousands of freelancers and contractors have switched. Import your Wave customers and invoices in one click.

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Step-by-Step Execution

Action Checklist

1. Export Your Wave Customers or Invoices CSV (Or Any Wave PDF)

In Wave, go to Settings -> Data Export (or Sales -> Customers -> Export) to download your CSV, or select any previous Wave PDF invoice.

2. Upload Directly Into the Switch Assistant

Drop the Wave CSV or PDF below to populate your workspace client book and open your pre-filled invoice.

3. Generate Vector PDFs Without Accounting Bloat

Adjust taxes, discounts, or deposits and download your vector PDF immediately with zero chart-of-accounts friction.

Verified Specification

Key Rules & Benchmarks

Wave Pro Subscription Cost	$19/month ($190/year)
Setup Complexity	Full double-entry chart of accounts required in Wave vs. 60-second studio in Quickest
Quickest Pricing	Free Browser Studio • $2.99 Single Pass • $9.99/mo Pro
Supported Tax Regimes	US Sales Tax, Canada GST/HST, UK VAT/CIS, AU GST, NZ GST, ZA VAT

Wave CSV Columns Automatically Imported by Quickest

Supported Wave Accounting Exports:
• Customers CSV: Customer Name, Email, Phone, Address 1, City, Province/State, Postal/Zip Code
• Invoices / Accounting CSV: Invoice Number, Customer, Invoice Date, Due Date, Subtotal, Tax Total, Total

60-Second Wave Switch Assistant

Drop Any Wave PDF or CSV to Import Immediately

Upload any existing PDF/screenshot invoice or CSV export to auto-populate your business profile, client book, and line items—or jump straight into the pre-configured statutory studio and calculator.

Upload Wave PDF / Image Import Clients / Invoices CSV VAT, GST & HST Tax Calculator → 24/7 AI Quote Link → Full vs. Wave Matrix →

Pre-Configured Live Vector PDF Studio (CA_ON)

Customize & Download Your Compliant PDF Right Now (Zero Signup Wall)

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Set Up Your Business Brand, AI Logo & Starter Price Book in 60 Seconds

Auto-brand every invoice with your custom AI logo, trade rate card, and 24/7 AI quote link. Skip & resume anytime.

Preset Scopes:

Description Qty Unit Rate (CAD) Disc % Tax Total Actions

CAD 1,000.00

CAD 3,500.00

Subtotal CAD 4,500.00

HST (13%) CAD 585.00

Total Due CAD 5,085.00

Frequently Asked Questions: Wave Starter Alternative

Can I import both Wave Customers CSV and Wave PDF invoices?

Yes. The importer accepts Wave CSV exports to batch-save your clients into your workspace, as well as individual Wave PDF invoices to clone your layout and line items.

Does Quickest handle Canadian GST/HST and US State Sales Tax?

Yes. Quickest includes built-in statutory presets for Canadian GST/HST (including Ontario Proper Invoice rules), US 50-state tax and prompt payment rules, UK VAT, and Australian GST.