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Chasa vs Wave — which invoice chase tool fits?
Wave's core invoicing is genuinely free, but automated payment reminders only unlock once you enable Wave Payments or upgrade to Pro ($19/mo) — and even then it's one fixed template on a fixed 3/7/14-day schedule, not AI-written or escalating in tone. Chasa adds AI-drafted, lateness-matched wording for $7/mo on top of whatever invoicing tool you use, including Wave.
Chasa vs Wave at a glance
| Chasa | Wave | |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Freelancers & small teams | Free invoicing suite |
| Entry paid price | $7/mo Solo | $19/mo (Pro) — reminders need Payments or Pro |
| Pricing model | Flat workspace | Free suite + $19/mo Pro |
| Auto-sends chase emails | ✗ draft only | ✓ auto-sends (3/7/14 days) |
| You send from your inbox | ✓ | Wave-hosted |
| AI-written drafts | ✓ | Fixed template |
| Soften / firm / shorten | ✓ paid | — |
| Open / click tracking | ✓ Solo+ tracked HTML | Invoice view status |
| Native QuickBooks / Xero sync | ✓ Solo+ OAuth | ✗ own accounting suite |
| SMS reminders | ✓ Solo+ drafts only | — |
| Client payment portal | ✗ your pay link in drafts | ✓ via Wave Payments |
| Free tier | 18 templates + 5 AI drafts | ✓ free invoicing (reminders gated) |
Figures reflect publicly available pricing and feature information as of August 2026 — check Wave's pricing page directly before you buy, as plans change.
FAQ
Is Chasa a Wave alternative?
Not for invoicing — Wave's free invoicing suite is hard to beat on price. For overdue-payment follow-ups specifically, Wave's free tier doesn't include reminders at all; Chasa gives you AI-drafted, lateness-matched wording starting at a free tier of its own.
Does Wave's free plan include payment reminders?
No — on Wave, automated reminders require either enabling Wave Payments or upgrading to Pro at $19/mo. Chasa's free tier includes 18 templates and 5 AI drafts per month with no payment processor required.
Can I use Chasa with Wave?
Yes. Chasa isn't an invoicing tool — it drafts the follow-up email for whatever invoice you paste in, whether it came from Wave or anywhere else.