Wave helps you send invoices and keep your books organized. Keeper goes further - automatically finding tax deductions, estimating quarterly taxes, and filing your return from start to finish.






Wave is bookkeeping software. Keeper is tax software built specifically for freelancers, contractors, and self-employed people.
| Feature | Keeper | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Total price | $199/yr | $0–$16/mo |
| Federal tax return | ||
| State tax return | ||
| Multiple states included | ||
| Transparent pricing | ||
| Automatically finds business deductions | ||
| Return reviewed & signed by a tax pro | ||
| Unlimited expert support | ||
| 100% accuracy guaranteed | ||
| Maximum refund guaranteed |
It’s not just a price difference. Keeper does the parts of tax season that Wave leaves to you.
Connect your bank account and Keeper scans your transactions for tax write-offs you may have missed. The average freelancer uncovers over $1,200 in deductions.
Wave helps you track income and expenses. Keeper helps you actually file your taxes — including federal and state returns.
Keeper estimates what you'll owe throughout the year and helps you avoid surprise tax bills and penalties.
Track deductions, estimate your quarterlies, get expert help all for free for the first two weeks. If you don't love it you can cancel right from your dashboard.
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