Two free business tools, but very different approaches. Wave requires an account and stores your data in the cloud. BizziKit keeps everything local and private. See which is right for you.
Try BizziKit Free| Feature | BizziKit | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Invoice Generator | ✓ Unlimited, PDF export | ✓ Unlimited |
| Expense Tracking | ✓ With receipt OCR | ✓ Included |
| Bank Connections | ⚠ CSV import | ✓ Direct connections |
| Payroll | ⚠ HR suite (no payroll processing) | ⚠ $20-40/month extra |
| Payment Processing | ⚠ Manual (PayPal/bank info on invoice) | ⚠ 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction |
| Inventory Management | ✓ Full featured with barcode scanning | ✗ Not included |
| PDF Editor & Merger | ✓ Included | ✗ Not included |
| QR Code Generator | ✓ Included | ✗ Not included |
| Business Card Generator | ✓ Included | ✗ Not included |
| Strategic Planning (SWOT) | ✓ Included | ✗ Not included |
| Offline Access | ✓ Full PWA support | ✗ Requires internet |
| Data Privacy | ✓ 100% local storage | ✗ Cloud-based |
| Account Required | ✓ No signup needed | ✗ Account required |
Wave stores your financial data on their servers. BizziKit keeps everything in your browser's local storage — your data never leaves your device.
BizziKit is a Progressive Web App. Install it on your device and access your business tools even without internet. Wave requires constant connectivity.
Wave focuses on accounting. BizziKit gives you 20+ tools: inventory, PDF editor, QR codes, business cards, strategic planning, and more.
Wave requires creating an account with email verification. BizziKit works instantly — no signup, no email, no waiting.
Wave charges 2.9% + 30¢ per payment processed. If you process $10,000/month, that's $320+ in fees. BizziKit has zero transaction fees.
Wave doesn't offer inventory tracking. BizziKit has a full inventory system with barcode scanning, stock alerts, and movement history.
Wave connects directly to banks to import transactions automatically. BizziKit requires CSV import for bank statement data.
Wave lets clients pay invoices online directly (for a fee). BizziKit invoices include your payment info for manual payment methods.
Wave offers payroll processing as a paid add-on. BizziKit has HR tools but not payroll processing with tax calculations.
Wave's core accounting and invoicing features are free, but they charge for payroll ($20-40/month) and payment processing (2.9% + 30¢ per transaction). BizziKit is 100% free with no paid features, upsells, or transaction fees.
BizziKit is significantly more private. All your data stays in your browser's local storage — nothing is uploaded to external servers. Wave requires an account and stores your financial data in their cloud infrastructure.
Yes! BizziKit is a Progressive Web App that works fully offline. Install it on your device and access all features without internet. Wave requires an active internet connection to access your data.
BizziKit offers Profit & Loss statements, cash flow tracking, expense categorization, and financial dashboards. Wave has more traditional accounting reports like balance sheets. For most small businesses, BizziKit provides sufficient financial visibility.
Yes, though there's no direct import. You can export your Wave data and manually set up your client list in BizziKit's CRM. Since BizziKit is free, you can use both side-by-side during the transition.
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