How we compare
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QuickBooks DIY SOFTWARE | Wave FREE APP | Bookkeeper + CPA TAX TIME ONLY |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who does the work | You run it yourself | You do the books | They do it for you | Done for you |
| Categorization | You review every category | Basic, business only | Handled manually | Automatic |
| Tax filing | No tax pro included | Not offered | Can add up to $3,500 a year | Add-on from $299 |
| Year-round support | Separate tools to manage | No advisory support | Only at tax time | Same pro, all year |
| Built for | Teams, not solo operators | Free basics, not the whole picture | Once-a-year relationships | The one-person business |
Who does the work
QuickBooks
You run it yourself
Wave
You do the books
Bookkeeper + CPA
They do it for you
Sumly
Done for you
Categorization
QuickBooks
You review every category
Wave
Basic, business only
Bookkeeper + CPA
Handled manually
Sumly
Automatic
Tax filing
QuickBooks
No tax pro included
Wave
Not offered
Bookkeeper + CPA
Can add up to $3,500 a year
Sumly
Add-on from $299
Year-round support
QuickBooks
Separate tools to manage
Wave
No advisory support
Bookkeeper + CPA
Only at tax time
Sumly
Same pro, all year
Built for
QuickBooks
Teams, not solo operators
Wave
Free basics, not the whole picture
Bookkeeper + CPA
Once-a-year relationships
Sumly
The one-person business
Which option is right for you?
RecommendedMost solo pros should just use Sumly.
Books and taxes handled, no accounting degree, no eyebrow raising CPA bill.
Honestly? Skip us if...
you love doing admin work
or you're running a multi-entity corporate empire
For everyone else flying solo, that's who we're built for.
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