Software comparison
AstaBill vs Wave
Wave is a free accounting platform built for the US and Canada. AstaBill is invoicing software built for Ghana — with native Mobile Money, Paystack payments, and GHS-first workflows.
Feature comparison
| Feature | AstaBill | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Create and send invoices | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile Money payments (MoMo) | ✓ | — |
| Paystack payment integration | ✓ | — |
| Public invoice link (no client login) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic payment confirmation | ✓ | — |
| Automatic receipt generation | ✓ | — |
| Automated email reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ghana Cedis (GHS) native support | ✓ | — |
| Team access with roles | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cash flow dashboard | ✓ | ✓ |
| Expense tracking with receipts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Supplier bills and staff claims | ✓ | ✓ |
| Double-entry ledger behind your records | ✓ | ✓ |
| Manual journals and bank reconciliation | — | ✓ |
| Free plan available | ✓ | ✓ |
When AstaBill is the better fit
You need Mobile Money payment support
Wave does not support MTN MoMo, Telecel Cash, or any Paystack-powered payment method. If your clients pay by mobile money, AstaBill is the only practical option.
You want billing and spending, not a full accounting system
Wave is built around double-entry accounting, and you maintain the chart of accounts. AstaBill sends invoices, collects payment, tracks what you spend with the receipts, and posts all of it to a ledger for you — without asking you to keep the books yourself.
You invoice in GHS and need GHS-native payment processing
AstaBill is configured for GHS and uses Paystack, which settles directly in Ghana Cedis. Wave's payment processing is US/Canada-centric and does not apply to Ghana businesses.
You want automatic receipts and status updates
When a Paystack payment is confirmed, AstaBill marks the invoice paid and sends the receipt automatically. Wave requires more manual reconciliation when payments happen outside its system.
When Wave might be better
- You need full bookkeeping — manual journal entries, bank reconciliation and a balance sheet. AstaBill tracks expenses and posts your records to a ledger, but stops short of that.
- All your clients pay via bank transfer and you do not need Mobile Money or Paystack integration.
Frequently asked questions
Does Wave support Mobile Money payments in Ghana?+
No. Wave Payments is only available in the US and Canada. Ghanaian businesses using Wave cannot accept Mobile Money or Paystack payments through Wave's payment infrastructure.
Is Wave free? How does AstaBill compare on price?+
Wave's invoicing and accounting features are free. AstaBill has a free plan (5 invoices/month) and paid plans from GHS 99/month that raise the limit to 60 invoices per month and add automated reminders. Growth (GHS 199/month) unlocks unlimited invoices.
Can I move my clients and invoices from Wave to AstaBill?+
There is no direct import from Wave. You can recreate your client list and open invoices in AstaBill manually — most businesses complete this in under an hour.
Does AstaBill do accounting like Wave?+
Partly. AstaBill tracks expenses with their receipts, supplier bills and staff claims, and every invoice, payment and expense posts to a double-entry ledger you can read as a trial balance or general ledger. What it does not do is full bookkeeping: there are no manual journal entries, no bank reconciliation, and no balance sheet. Most small businesses in Ghana find that enough; if your accountant works in journals, keep a bookkeeping tool alongside it.
Which is better for a small Ghanaian business?+
For invoicing and getting paid via Mobile Money or card, AstaBill is purpose-built for Ghana. For full bookkeeping and accounting, Wave is broader — but its payment features do not work in Ghana.
Invoice in Ghana the way Ghana actually pays — free to start
Mobile Money, Paystack, GHS. Set up your account and send your first invoice in under five minutes.