Comparison
brainis vs Wave
Wave's free accounting with professional-grade CRM, HR, and project management added.
Why teams switch to brainis
All-in-one platform
Replace your ATS, HRIS, and 3 other tools with a single platform. No more context switching.
Setup in minutes, not weeks
Import your data and start hiring the same day. No implementation fees or onboarding consultants.
Save 40%+ on tooling costs
One subscription replaces multiple tools. Most teams save $500-2,000/month after switching.
| Feature | brainis | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Invoicing | ||
| Expense Tracking | ||
| Bank Reconciliation | ||
| BudgetingKey | ||
| Chart of Accounts | ||
| AI CopilotKey | ||
| Built-in CRM & DealsKey | ||
| HR & Payroll | Add-on | |
| Project Management | ||
| Multi-Currency | ||
| Custom Reports | Basic | |
| Custom Automations | ||
| Unified Platform |
"Wave was free but limited. Brainis costs less than the 3 tools we were using alongside Wave."
Daniel Okafor
Founder, Mosaic Ventures
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