Both Wave and Plane are leading payroll software solutions, but which one is better for you and your business?
Below we compare Wave and Plane across nearly 50 different data points to help you make find the right one.
Wave vs Plane Reviews
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| Wave | Plane | ||
| Trustpilot Rating | 1.6 | 0 | |
| Number of Trustpilot Reviews | 126 | 0 | |
| iPhone App Rating | 4.5 | not available | |
| Number of iPhone App Reviews | 5700 | not available | |
| Android App Rating | 3.7 | not available | |
| Number of Android App Reviews | 22900 | not available |
Wave vs Plane Pricing
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| Wave | Plane | |
| Free Trial | Yes | n/a |
| Free Trial Length | 1 month | n/a |
| Cheapest Plan Name | Self service states | US Employees |
| Cheapest Plan Cost Per Month | $n/a | $39 |
| Mid Priced Plan Name | n/a | International Contractors |
| Mid Priced Plan Cost Per Month | $n/a | $39 |
| Top Plan Name | Tax service states | International Employees |
| Top Plan Cost Per Month | $40 | $499 |
Wave vs Plane Features
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| Features | Wave | Plane |
| Target Business Size | Small business | Mid size business |
| Unlimited Payrolls | ✘ | ✘ |
| Automated Tax Filing & Payments | ✔ | ✘ |
| E-sign I-9 & W-4 | ✘ | ✔ |
| Live Customer Support | ✔ | ✘ |
| Third-Party Integrations | ✔ | ✔ |
| Ability To Manage Employee Benefits | ✔ | ✘ |
| Employee Access To Platform | ✔ | ✔ |
| Direct Deposit | ✔ | ✔ |
| Expense Reimbursement | ✔ | ✔ |
| Time Off Accrual | ✔ | ✔ |
| Pre-Tax Deductions | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wage Garnishment | ✔ | ✔ |
| Background Checks | ✘ | ✘ |
| Check Printing | ✔ | ✘ |
| Check Delivery | ✘ | ✘ |
| API | ✘ | ✘ |
Wave Self service states Features
- Wave makes filing your own payroll taxes easy
- 36 states are self-serve, which means you’ll have to pay and file the paperwork yourself. Wave makes it easy by showing you what information and how much money you’ll need per payroll.
Plane US Employees Features
- Comprehensive multi-state W2 payroll
- Complete state registrations online
- Guided hiring and onboarding workflow
- Self-service features for employees
- Expense reimbursements
Wave Tax service states Features
- Wave handles your payroll taxes
- 14 states include tax services with the option to automatically transfer tax payments and file the paperwork with your state tax office and the IRS (this excludes 1099 Filings).
Plane International Employees Features
- Hire in 100+ countries
- No need to set up local entities
- Locally compliant contracts
- Guided hiring and onboarding workflow
- Health insurance and other benefits available
Wave vs Plane Pro & Cons
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