Comparing historical price movements, current plan features, and price change logs for Xero and Wave.
13 dated pricing states tracked since 2020. Entry pricing in the latest mapped state starts at $2.5/mo.
22 dated pricing states tracked since 2015. Entry pricing in the latest mapped state starts at $19/mo.
Coverage last checked Xero: 2026-08-04; Wave: 2026-06-19. Verify current offers on the vendors' pricing page and pricing page. Read the methodology and limitations.
Executive pricing summary
SaasTrack has logged historical pricing snapshots for both Xero and Wave in the Accounting software category. Currently, Xero entry pricing starts at $2.5/mo across 3 plans, while Wave entry pricing starts at $19/mo across 2 plans. Over the tracking period, Xero has recorded 105 price adjustments compared to 144 for Wave.
| Comparison Metric | Xero | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Entry Price | $2.5/mo | $19/mo |
| Active Plan Count | 3 plans | 2 plans |
| Logged Price Changes | 105 changes | 144 changes |
| Tracking Since | 2020 | 2015 |
| Market Category | Accounting | Accounting |
Merged Price History Chart
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Xero plans today
Make online bill payments (Domestic - Free ACH) · Make online bill payments (Cross Border) · Sales tax · View real-time reports · Visualize performance with graphs · Accept online invoice payments · W-9 + 1099 management · Reconcile bank transactions
Send invoices and quotes · Make online bill payments (Domestic - Free ACH) · Automate bill entry and track bills · Auto-reconcile bank transactions (Beta) · Make online bill payments (Cross Border) · Sales tax · Customize performance dashboards · Tailored financial health scorecards
Use multiple currencies · Send invoices and quotes · Make online bill payments (Domestic - Free ACH) · Automate bill entry and track bills · Auto-reconcile bank transactions (Beta) · Employee expense and mileage claims · Track time and costs for projects · Make online bill payments (Cross Border)
Todaylive prices
Wave plans today
Manage cash flow and customers in one dashboard · Option to accept online payments · Invoice on-the-go with the mobile app · Create unlimited estimates, invoices, bills, and bookkeeping records
Auto-merge and categorize bank transactions · Auto-import bank transactions · Digitally capture unlimited receipts and track expenses · Automate late payment reminders
Todaylive prices
Xero recent price changes
| When | Event | What changed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Price down | Early: 25 → 2.50 (monthly) |
| 2026-08-04 | Price down | Growing: 55 → 5.50 (monthly) |
| 2026-08-04 | Price down | Established: 90 → 9 (monthly) |
| 2025-12-02 | Price up | Growing: 47 → 55 (monthly) |
Wave recent price changes
| When | Event | What changed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-19 | Plan removed | Wave Advisors |
| 2026-01-21 | Plan added | Wave Advisors at 199 |
Frequently asked questions
Entry pricing for Xero starts at $2.5/mo, while Wave entry pricing starts at $19/mo. Check the interactive timeline chart above to compare plan features and seat pricing side by side.
SaasTrack has logged 105 price modifications for Xero since 2020 and 144 price modifications for Wave since 2015.
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