Comparison
sync.d vs Wave
Wave is great for bookkeeping. sync.d is built for agencies who need proposals, a client portal and team tools alongside invoicing.
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sync.d or Wave: the short answer
Choose sync.d if you need proposals that clients sign online, a client portal, a portfolio of past work and team management next to your invoices. Choose Wave if bookkeeping comes first: Wave has accounting and receipt scanning, and sync.d has neither.
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sync.d advantages
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Wave advantages
sync.d pricing
Free / $39 / $89/mo
Wave pricing
Free, or $19/mo for Pro
| Feature | sync.d | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Invoice generation | ||
| GST / Tax support (India) | Custom tax rates | |
| AI-powered proposals | ||
| Client proposal signing | ||
| Built-in CRM | Client records | Customer list |
| Portfolio management | ||
| Team management | User roles (Pro) | |
| PayPal auto-sync | Pay links only | |
| Multi-currency invoicing | ||
| Analytics dashboard | ||
| Accounting / bookkeeping | ||
| Receipt scanning | ||
| Payroll | Add-on | |
| Free tier available |
Where sync.d wins over Wave
GST / Tax support (India)
Built into sync.d. Not part of Wave.
AI-powered proposals
Built into sync.d. Not part of Wave.
Client proposal signing
Built into sync.d. Not part of Wave.
Portfolio management
Built into sync.d. Not part of Wave.
Team management
Built into sync.d. Not part of Wave.
Where Wave is still ahead
We will not pretend sync.d wins on everything. Wave still has the edge on:
Our verdict
Wave covers invoicing and bookkeeping, with payroll as an add-on. sync.d adds the agency side that Wave plans do not list: AI proposals, a client portal, projects and meeting booking.
Switching from Wave? Here is how.
- 1
Export your client list and active invoices from Wave.
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Sign up for sync.d free, brand the workspace, and connect your payment gateway.
- 3
Add your clients, then import past invoices from CSV (rename the columns to match the sync.d import format). Recreate active proposals with the AI proposal generator.
- 4
Move your next client onto the portal and run their project end to end on sync.d.
Which is the right fit for you?
Solo freelancer
You bill 5 to 15 clients a year and want a free plan, or one under $50 a month.
Five person agency
You run 10 to 30 active projects and need project messaging, client portals and AI meeting summaries.
Specific needs
Your work depends on accounting / bookkeeping and receipt scanning, where Wave is stronger.
See it before you switch
sync.d opened to other agencies in 2026, so there are no customer reviews here yet. Book a demo, or run one client through the Free plan before you move off Wave.
Switching from Wave: common questions
Can I import my data from Wave?
Partly. sync.d imports past invoices from a CSV file, so you can export invoices from Wave and rename the columns to match the sync.d import format. Clients are added one at a time, as there is no client CSV import. Active proposals can be recreated with the AI proposal generator.
How long does switching from Wave take?
It depends on how many clients and open invoices you have. The steps are: brand your workspace, connect Google Calendar for meeting booking, add your clients, import past invoices from CSV, and invite clients to the sync.d portal.
What happens to my Wave subscription?
Keep it until the last invoice you sent from Wave is paid, then cancel it. sync.d charges no migration fee, and you can export your monthly invoice report as CSV at any time.
Does sync.d do everything Wave does?
No. Wave is stronger on accounting / bookkeeping and receipt scanning. sync.d does not include bookkeeping, expense tracking, time tracking or payroll. It covers proposals with AI drafting and client signing, GST invoicing, a client portal, meeting booking, project messaging and AI meeting summaries.
Is sync.d cheaper than Wave?
sync.d has a Free plan with monthly limits, Pro at $39 a month for one user, Team at $89 a month for up to 10 users, and Enterprise priced on request. Wave pricing: Free, or $19/mo for Pro; check their site for current prices. Which costs less depends on your team size and the plan you need.