SimPRO or Wave? How to Pick the Right Fit for Your Team
Is SimPRO or Wave the better investment for your business? Compare pricing, total cost of ownership, and feature value side by side — with expert analysis from our Harvard-educated consultants.
Feature Comparison
Side-by-side feature ratings for SimPRO and Wave.
| Feature | SimPRO | Wave | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry fit | SimPRO has a notable advantage in industry fit. | ||
| Job management | For Trades & Construction that rely on strong job management, Wave is the more capable option in our assessment. | ||
| Quoting and invoicing | Wave holds a small advantage in quoting and invoicing. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision. | ||
| Scheduling and dispatch | On scheduling and dispatch, SimPRO is marginally stronger — but Wave still delivers a solid experience here. | ||
| Mobile field access | SimPRO edges out Wave on mobile field access, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more. | ||
| Compliance features | Wave edges out SimPRO on compliance features, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more. | ||
| Invoicing | Wave edges out SimPRO on invoicing, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more. | ||
| Expense tracking | SimPRO has a notable advantage in expense tracking. | ||
| Bank reconciliation | On bank reconciliation, SimPRO is marginally stronger — but Wave still delivers a solid experience here. | ||
| Payroll | SimPRO has a notable advantage in payroll. | ||
| Tax reporting and BAS | Wave holds a small advantage in tax reporting and bas. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision. | ||
| Multi-currency support | Wave holds a small advantage in multi-currency support. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision. |
Industry fit
SimPRO
Wave
SimPRO has a notable advantage in industry fit.
Job management
SimPRO
Wave
For Trades & Construction that rely on strong job management, Wave is the more capable option in our assessment.
Quoting and invoicing
SimPRO
Wave
Wave holds a small advantage in quoting and invoicing. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision.
Scheduling and dispatch
SimPRO
Wave
On scheduling and dispatch, SimPRO is marginally stronger — but Wave still delivers a solid experience here.
Mobile field access
SimPRO
Wave
SimPRO edges out Wave on mobile field access, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more.
Compliance features
SimPRO
Wave
Wave edges out SimPRO on compliance features, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more.
Invoicing
SimPRO
Wave
Wave edges out SimPRO on invoicing, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more.
Expense tracking
SimPRO
Wave
SimPRO has a notable advantage in expense tracking.
Bank reconciliation
SimPRO
Wave
On bank reconciliation, SimPRO is marginally stronger — but Wave still delivers a solid experience here.
Payroll
SimPRO
Wave
SimPRO has a notable advantage in payroll.
Tax reporting and BAS
SimPRO
Wave
Wave holds a small advantage in tax reporting and bas. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision.
Multi-currency support
SimPRO
Wave
Wave holds a small advantage in multi-currency support. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision.
Pricing Comparison
General pricing information for each platform.
SimPRO
Custom pricing
These figures are estimates based on publicly available pricing. Actual costs depend on your usage, team size, and any negotiated rates.
Wave
Free for invoicing and accounting
Pricing may vary based on team size, features, and region. Contact the vendor for the latest Australian pricing.
Pros & Cons
An honest look at the strengths and limitations of each platform.
SimPRO
Pros
- Well-documented REST API for custom integrations
- Well-established platform with strong market presence
- Cloud-based with reliable uptime
- Regular platform updates and improvements
- Strong fit for Trades & Construction workflows
Cons
- Onboarding documentation could be more comprehensive
- May be too specialised for diverse businesses
- Narrower industry focus — mainly used in Trades & Construction sectors
- Support response times vary by plan tier
Wave
Pros
- Regular platform updates and improvements
- Solid feature set for its price point
- Mobile-friendly interface
- Australian tax compliance built in
- Extensive integration ecosystem with 30+ connectors
Cons
- May require accounting knowledge to configure properly
- Add-on costs for advanced features
- Bank feed reliability varies by institution
- Onboarding documentation could be more comprehensive
Best For
Which tool suits which use case.
Choose SimPRO if you need
- ✓ Teams needing extensive third-party integrations
- ✓ Complex data models (jobs, quotes, invoices and more)
- ✓ Trades & Construction businesses
- ✓ Manufacturing organisations
- ✓ Field service operations
Choose Wave if you need
- ✓ Teams needing extensive third-party integrations
- ✓ Education organisations
- ✓ Financial reporting
- ✓ Professional Services businesses
- ✓ Complex data models (invoices, customers, payments and more)
Expert Verdict
Our Harvard-educated consultants' take on this comparison.
Clever Ops Recommendation
SimPRO and Wave sit in different parts of your tech stack — industry tools and accounting & finance respectively. Rather than choosing one over the other, the smarter question is how to make them work together seamlessly. With 12+ of integration experience, Clever Ops can design a workflow where both tools complement each other perfectly.
Migration Notes
What to know about switching between SimPRO and Wave.
Migrating Between SimPRO and Wave
Both SimPRO and Wave offer REST APIs, which simplifies the migration process. Clever Ops builds custom migration scripts that extract data from one platform and import it into the other with full field mapping. We validate every record, run parallel systems during the switch, and provide 3 months of post-migration support.
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