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Ce guide couvre toutes les fonctionnalités de Wave :
- Commencer — Create your account and set up your business finances
- Comment utiliser le rapprochement bancaire — Match bank transactions to your records
- Comment utiliser les plans comptables — Organize every dollar in your business
- Comment utiliser les factures — Create and send professional invoices in minutes
- Comment utiliser les produits et services — Track what you sell and set prices
- Comment utiliser la déclaration de revenus — Stay organized and avoid tax-time stress
- Comment utiliser le suivi des dépenses — Monitor every bill and receipt automatically
- Comment utiliser les rapports financiers — View profit, loss, and cash flow at a glance
- Comment utiliser l'application mobile — Manage your money on the go
- Comment utiliser la prise en charge multidevises — Handle payments in different currencies
Temps nécessaire : 5 minutes par fonctionnalité
Vous trouverez également dans ce guide : Conseils de pro | Erreurs courantes | Dépannage | Tarification | Alternatives
Pourquoi faire confiance à ce guide ?
I’ve used Wave for over two years and tested every feature covered here. This how to use Wave tutorial comes from real hands-on experience — not marketing fluff or vendor screenshots.

Wave is one of the most popular free accounting tools for small entreprise owners today.
Mais la plupart des gens n'exploitent qu'une infime partie de ses possibilités.
Ce guide vous montre comment utiliser chaque fonctionnalité principale.
Étape par étape, avec captures d'écran et conseils de pro.
Tutoriel sur les ondes
Ce tutoriel complet sur Wave vous guide pas à pas à travers chaque fonctionnalité, de la configuration initiale aux astuces avancées qui feront de vous un utilisateur expert.

Vague
Wave lets small business owners create beautiful invoices, accept online payments, and make comptabilité easy. Start managing your business finances for free — no credit card required.
Premiers pas avec Wave
Avant d'utiliser toute fonctionnalité, veuillez effectuer cette configuration unique.
Il faut environ 3 minutes pour commencer.
Regardez d'abord ce bref aperçu :
Passons maintenant en revue chaque étape.
Étape 1 : Créez votre compte
Go to waveapps.com and click “Sign Up.”
Saisissez votre adresse e-mail professionnelle et créez un mot de passe.
Creating an account on Wave requires setting up a company profile.
Add your logo and brand colors during onboarding.
✓ Point de contrôle: Vérifiez votre boîte de réception pour recevoir un courriel de confirmation.
Étape 2 : Configurez votre profil d’entreprise
Wave is built for small business owners and solopreneurs at every stage.
Enter your business name, address, and currency.
Voici à quoi ressemble le tableau de bord :

✓ Point de contrôle: You should see the main dashboard with your accounts.
Étape 3 : Connectez votre compte bancaire
Click “Banking” in the left menu, then “Connect an Account.”
Wave uses Plaid to link your bank and import transactions automatically.
Linking bank and credit card accounts pulls transactions into the platform.
This saves time on manual comptabilité entrée.
✅ Terminé : Vous êtes prêt à utiliser n'importe quelle fonctionnalité ci-dessous.
Comment utiliser le rapprochement de compte Wave
Rapprochement des comptes lets you match bank transactions to your records and catch errors.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Observez le rapprochement des comptes en action :

Maintenant, décomposons chaque étape.
Step 1: Open the Reconciliation Tool
Cliquez sur « Comptabilité », puis sur « Rapprochement » dans la barre latérale gauche.
Sélectionnez le compte bancaire que vous souhaitez rapprocher.
Step 2: Match Your Statement Balance
Enter your bank statement ending balance and date.
Wave will show all unreconciled transactions for that period.
Check off each transaction that matches your statement.
Users may experience duplicate entries if they manually enter données that is also imported.
✓ Point de contrôle: The difference should read $0.00 when everything matches.
Step 3: Finalize and Save
Click “Finish Reconciliation” to lock in your checks.
Wave records the date and balance for your records.
✅ Résultat : Your accounts are verified and your books are accurate.
💡 Conseil de pro : Reconcile at least once a month to avoid issues piling up. Maintaining separate personal and business finances from the start makes reconciliation much easier.
Comment utiliser les plans comptables Wave
Plans comptables lets you organize every income and expense category in your business.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Observez les plans comptables en action :

Maintenant, décomposons chaque étape.
Step 1: Open Charts of Accounts
Cliquez sur « Comptabilité » puis sur « Plan comptable » dans le menu.
You’ll see default categories Wave created for you.
Step 2: Add Custom Categories
Click “Add a New Account” at the top of the page.
To categorize transactions in Wave, create custom income and expense categories.
Name the account and select the type (asset, liability, income, or expense).
✓ Point de contrôle: Your new category appears in the accounts list.
Étape 3 : Affecter les transactions aux catégories
Go to the Transactions tab and select any uncategorized entry.
Choose the correct account from the dropdown menu.
Wave will learn your preferences over time.
✅ Résultat : Every transaction has a clear category for reportage.
💡 Conseil de pro : Create project-specific categories tôt on. Users can generate Profit & Loss reports by filtering by these categories to determine project profitability.
Comment utiliser les factures Wave
Factures lets you create professional bills and send them to clients in minutes.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Découvrez les factures en action :

Maintenant, décomposons chaque étape.
Étape 1 : Créer une nouvelle facture
Click “Sales” then “Invoices” in the left menu.
Hit “Create Invoice” to open the editor.
Add your client’s name, email, and payment terms.
Étape 2 : Ajouter des articles et envoyer
Add each product or service with its price and quantity.
Wave enables you to create project estimates that can be converted into invoices.
Users can add credit card and bank payment options to their invoices.
Cliquez sur « Envoyer » pour envoyer la facture directement par courriel à votre client.
✓ Point de contrôle: Your invoice shows “Sent” status in the list.
Étape 3 : Suivre l'état du paiement
Wave Payments allows clients to pay via credit card, bank transfer, or Apple Pay.
You can view which invoices are paid, overdue, or pending.
Users can send either a full or partial refund for customer payments.
✅ Résultat : Your invoice is delivered and payment tracking is active.
💡 Conseil de pro : Turn on automatic payment reminders to avoid chasing clients. Wave can schedule reminders 3, 7, and 14 days after the due date.
Comment utiliser les produits et services Wave
Produits et services vous permet d'enregistrer les articles que vous vendez afin d'accélérer la facturation.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Découvrez nos produits et services en action :

Maintenant, décomposons chaque étape.
Step 1: Open the Products List
Cliquez sur « Ventes » puis sur « Produits et services » dans la barre latérale.
You’ll see any items you’ve already added.
Étape 2 : Ajouter un nouveau produit ou service
Click “Add a Product or Service” at the top.
Enter the name, price, and description.
Choose the income account to categorize your revenue.
✓ Point de contrôle: Your new item appears in the products list.
Step 3: Use Products on Invoices
When creating an invoice, select your saved item from the dropdown.
Price and description auto-fill to save you time.
Wave’s Google Sheets add-on lets you import and export products easily.
✅ Résultat : Your product catalog is ready and invoicing takes seconds.
💡 Conseil de pro : Add tax rates to individual products so they calculate on invoices automatically. This avoids errors and keeps your bills accurate.
Comment utiliser Wave pour la déclaration de revenus
Déclaration fiscale lets you stay organized for tax season and avoid last-minute scrambles.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Observez la déclaration de revenus en action :

Maintenant, décomposons chaque étape.
Step 1: Set Up Sales Tax
Go to “Accounting” then “Sales Tax” in the menu.
Add your tax rates based on your location and business type.
Step 2: Generate Tax Reports
Click “Reports” then select “Sales Tax Report.”
Wave shows your collected and owed sales tax by period.
Using receipt scanning simplifies tax-time audits by attaching docs to transactions.
✓ Point de contrôle: You can see your total tax collected and owed.
Step 3: Share Reports with Your Accountant
Download your tax reports as PDFs or grant your accountant access.
Collaborators in Wave can be granted view-only or edit access.
This lets you share management of project data without sharing login info.
✅ Résultat : Your tax records are organized and ready for filing.
💡 Conseil de pro : Categorize transactions monthly rather than at year-end. This makes tax filing a 30-minute task instead of a weekend project.
Comment utiliser le suivi des dépenses Wave
Suivi des dépenses lets you monitor every bill and receipt so nothing falls through the cracks.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Découvrez le suivi des dépenses en action :

Maintenant, décomposons chaque étape.
Step 1: Connect Your Accounts
Wave’s Pro Plan allows users to connect business bank accounts for automatic imports.
Go to “Banking” and link your bank or credit card.
Wave allows users to import transactions from their bank to save time.
Step 2: Scan and Upload Receipts
Open the Wave mobile app and tap “Receipts.”
The mobile app includes OCR to auto-populate data from scanned receipts.
Wave categorizes them to specific projects automatically.
✓ Point de contrôle: Your receipt appears matched to the right expense.
Step 3: Review and Categorize Expenses
Go to “Transactions” and review imported expenses.
Assign each to the correct category from your chart of accounts.
Automating transaction categorization is a feature of Wave’s Pro Plan.
✅ Résultat : Every expense is tracked and categorized for reports.
💡 Conseil de pro : Scan receipts the same day you make a purchase. This habit helps you avoid a pile of loose receipts and keeps your records accurate.
Comment utiliser Wave Financial Reporting
Information financière lets you view your profit, loss, and cash flow in real time.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Observez le reporting financier en action :

Maintenant, décomposons chaque étape.
Étape 1 : Ouvrez la section Rapports
Cliquez sur « Rapports » dans le menu de navigation de gauche.
Wave offers Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and other key reports.
Étape 2 : Sélectionner et personnaliser un rapport
Choose the report type and set your date range.
You can filter by income and expense categories for deeper focus.
Wave allows users to keep tabs on cash flow and access important reports.
✓ Point de contrôle: Your report shows accurate numbers for the chosen period.
Étape 3 : Exporter ou partager les rapports
Cliquez sur « Exporter » pour télécharger au format CSV ou PDF.
Share reports with partners, investors, or your accountant.
Use year-over-year comparisons to spot trends in your money.
✅ Résultat : You have a clear picture of your business finances.
💡 Conseil de pro : Run a Profit & Loss report every month to stay on top of where your money goes. This helps you catch spending issues before they become problems.
Comment utiliser l'application mobile Wave
Application mobile lets you manage invoices, scan receipts, and track money on the go.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Découvrez l'application mobile en action :

Maintenant, décomposons chaque étape.
Step 1: Download and Log In
Get the Wave app from the App Store or Google Play.
Log in with your existing Wave account credentials.
Step 2: Scan Receipts on the Go
Tap the camera icon to snap a photo of any receipt.
Wave’s OCR technology reads the receipt and fills in the details.
The app categorizes the expense to the right account.
✓ Point de contrôle: Your scanned receipt appears in the transactions list.
Step 3: Send Invoices from Your Phone
Tap “Invoices” to create and send bills from anywhere.
Clients receive invoices immédiatement and can pay with one click.
You can view payment status and send reminders on the go.
✅ Résultat : You can manage your business finances from anywhere.
💡 Conseil de pro : Enable push notifications so you know the moment a client pays. This helps you keep tabs on your cash flow in real time.
Comment utiliser la prise en charge multidevises de Wave
Prise en charge multidevises lets you handle payments and invoices in different currencies.
Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.
Découvrez la prise en charge multidevises en action :

Maintenant, décomposons chaque étape.
Step 1: Set Your Base Currency
Go to “Settings” and confirm your primary business currency.
This is the default currency used for all reports.
Étape 2 : Créer une facture en devise étrangère
When creating an invoice, select a different currency from the dropdown.
Wave applies the current exchange rate automatically.
Your client sees the amount in their local currency.
✓ Point de contrôle: The invoice shows the correct foreign currency amount.
Step 3: Track Exchange Rate Differences
Wave records any gains or losses from currency exchange.
View these in your financial reports under exchange adjustments.
✅ Résultat : You can bill international clients without currency confusion.
💡 Conseil de pro : Always review exchange rate adjustments before running year-end reports. Small differences can add up over time and affect your bottom line.
Conseils et astuces de pro pour les vagues
After testing Wave for over two years, here are my best tips.
Raccourcis clavier
| Action | Raccourci |
|---|---|
| Créer une nouvelle facture | Click Sales → Invoices → Create Invoice |
| Jump to Transactions | Click Accounting → Transactions |
| Run Profit & Loss Report | Click Reports → Profit & Loss |
| Scanner un reçu | Mobile App → Camera Icon |
Fonctionnalités cachées que la plupart des gens ignorent
- Factures récurrentes : Set up automatic monthly billing for repeat clients. This is easy to set up and saves hours every month.
- Intégration de Google Sheets : Wave’s Google Sheets add-on lets you import and export customers, products, and invoices in bulk.
- Custom Email Templates: Create reusable email templates for invoice reminders. Most people don’t know this exists.
Erreurs courantes à éviter avec les vagues
Erreur n° 1 : Mélanger comptes personnels et professionnels
❌ Faux : Running personal and business transactions through the same bank account in Wave.
✅ À droite : Keep separate accounts from the start. This makes tax filing and financial reporting much easier for small business owners.
Erreur n° 2 : Ne pas effectuer de rapprochement mensuel
❌ Faux : Waiting until year-end to reconcile your bank transactions.
✅ À droite : Reconcile every month so you can catch errors early and get rid of discrepancies before they grow.
Mistake #3: Manually Entering Imported Transactions
❌ Faux : Typing in transactions that were already imported from your bank feed.
✅ À droite : Let the bank connection handle imports. Users may experience duplicate entries if they manually enter data that is also imported from bank feeds.
Dépannage des ondes
Problem: Bank Connection Won’t Sync
Cause: Your bank may not support Plaid, or your login credentials may have changed.
Réparer: Disconnect and reconnect your bank account. If the error continues, try a different browser or clear your cache.
Problème : Des transactions en double apparaissent
Cause: You may have manually entered a transaction that also came in through the bank feed.
Réparer: Delete the duplicate entry and let the bank import handle it. Avoid manual entry for connected accounts to get rid of this issue.
Problem: Invoice Not Reaching the Client
Cause: The client’s email provider may be blocking Wave emails, or you entered the wrong address.
Réparer: Double-check the email address and ask your client to check their spam folder. You can also share the invoice link directly.
📌 Note: Si aucune de ces solutions ne résout votre problème, contactez l'assistance Wave.
Qu'est-ce qu'une vague ?
Vague is a free accounting tool that helps small business owners manage invoices, track expenses, and handle online payments.
Think of it like having a personal bookkeeper running in the background — without the cost.
Regardez ce bref aperçu :
Il comprend les fonctionnalités clés suivantes :
- Rapprochement des comptes : Match your bank transactions to your records and catch errors fast.
- Plans comptables : Organize every dollar with custom income and expense categories.
- Factures : Create professional invoices and accept online payments from clients.
- Produits et services : Save your items and prices for faster billing.
- Déclaration fiscale : Stay organized for tax season with built-in sales tax tracking.
- Suivi des dépenses : Scan receipts and monitor every bill automatically.
- Information financière : View profit, loss, balance sheets, and cash flow at a glance.
- Application mobile : Manage your money anywhere from your phone.
- Prise en charge multidevises : Handle international invoices and payments easily.
Wave offers free accounting, invoicing, and receipt-scanning features designed for travailleurs indépendants et les petites entreprises.
Wave is easy to use and allows users to manage their business finances with minimal learning curve.
Pour une analyse complète, consultez notre Revue Wave.

Tarification par vagues
Voici le coût de Wave en 2026 :
| Plan | Prix | Idéal pour |
|---|---|---|
| Plan de démarrage | $0 | Freelancers and solopreneurs just getting started |
| Plan Pro | 19 $/mois | Growing businesses that need bank imports and automation |
Essai gratuit : No free trial needed — the Starter Plan is free forever.
Garantie de remboursement : You can cancel the Pro Plan anytime with no penalties.

💰 Meilleur rapport qualité-prix : Starter Plan — it gives you full accounting, invoicing, and receipt scanning at zero cost. Upgrade to Pro only when you need automatic bank imports.
Wave contre alternatives
Comment Wave se compare-t-il ? Voici le contexte concurrentiel :
| Outil | Idéal pour | Prix | Notation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vague | Free accounting for small businesses | 0 $/mois | ⭐ 4.0 |
| Puzzle IO | AI-powered accounting automation | 49 $/mois | ⭐ 4.2 |
| Dext | Capture de reçus et extraction de données | 24 $/mois | ⭐ 4,3 |
| Xero | International small business accounting | 13 $/mois | ⭐ 4,4 |
| Synder | Ecommerce accounting sync | 24 $/mois | ⭐ 4,5 |
| Fin de mois facile | Simplifié monthly close process | 19 $/mois | ⭐ 4.1 |
| Docyt | piloté par l'IA comptabilité automation | 99 $/mois | ⭐ 4,3 |
| Sage | Enterprise-level accounting features | 25 $/mois | ⭐ 4.1 |
Sélection rapide :
- Meilleur résultat global : Wave — hard to beat a free plan with full accounting features
- Meilleur budget : Wave — the Starter Plan costs nothing at all
- Idéal pour les débutants : FreshBooks — cleaner interface for people new to accounting
- Idéal pour les entreprises en croissance : QuickBooks — more features as your business scales
🎯 Alternatives aux vagues
Vous cherchez des alternatives à Wave ? Voici les meilleures options :
- 🚀 Puzzle IO : AI-powered accounting that automates categorization and close processes for tech-savvy teams.
- 💰 Dext : Best for receipt capture with smart data extraction that saves hours on manual entry.
- 🎨 Xero : Clean interface with strong multi-currency support — great for international small businesses.
- ⚡ Synder : Syncs ecommerce transactions from Shopify, Amazon, and Stripe into your books automatically.
- 🔒 Fin de mois facile : Focuses on making the month-end close process simple and error-free.
- 🧠 Docyt : AI-driven bookkeeping that handles high-volume transaction processing for busy teams.
- 🏢 Sage: Enterprise-grade accounting with payroll, inventory, and advanced reporting features.
- 👶 Livres Zoho : Easy to learn with built-in suivi du temps and project billing for freelancers.
- 🔧 Accélérer: Best for personal finance management combined with small business tracking.
- 🌟 Hubdoc: Automates document collection and data extraction from bills and receipts.
- ⭐ Expensify: Top pick for expense reports and corporate card management for small teams.
- 🎯 QuickBooks : The most popular accounting tool with deep integrations and strong support.
- 💼 Saisie automatique: Automates data entry by reading invoices and receipts with AI accuracy.
- 📊 FreshBooks : Built for service-based businesses with easy invoicing and time tracking.
- 🔥 NetSuite : Full ERP for larger companies needing accounting, CRM, and inventory in one point.
Pour la liste complète, consultez notre Alternatives aux vagues guide.
⚔️ Comparaison des vagues
Voici comment Wave se compare à chacun de ses concurrents :
- Vague contre puzzle E/S : Wave is free and simple while Puzzle IO offers deeper AI automation for growing teams with larger budgets.
- Wave contre Dext: Wave gives you full accounting for free but Dext wins on receipt scanning speed and data extraction accuracy.
- Wave contre Xero: Wave is the budget pick at $0 while Xero offers better reporting and multi-currency features for global businesses.
- Vague contre Synder: Wave handles basic bookkeeping while Synder is built for ecommerce sellers who need automatic transaction syncing.
- Wave vs Easy Fin de mois: Wave covers daily accounting while Easy Month End focuses on making the close process faster and more accurate.
- Wave vs Docyt: Wave wins on price but Docyt provides AI-powered bookkeeping that handles heavy transaction volumes without manual work.
- Vague contre Sage: Wave suits solopreneurs while Sage is better for mid-size companies needing payroll and inventory management.
- Wave vs Zoho Books: Wave is free while Zoho Books adds time tracking, project billing, and deeper integrations for a bit more money.
- Wave vs Quicken: Wave focuses on business accounting while Quicken blends personal and small business finance tracking in one tool.
- Wave vs Hubdoc: Wave gives you accounting plus invoicing while Hubdoc is a focused document collection tool that feeds into other software.
- Wave contre Expensify: Wave is a full accounting platform while Expensify is best for expense reports and corporate card management only.
- Wave contre QuickBooks: Wave is free and easy to learn but QuickBooks has more advanced features, better support, and wider integrations.
- Wave vs AutoEntry: Wave handles your books end-to-end while AutoEntry specializes in automating data entry from paper documents.
- Wave contre FreshBooks: Wave wins on price while FreshBooks offers better time tracking and client management for service businesses.
- Wave contre NetSuite: Wave is built for small business owners while NetSuite serves enterprises needing a full ERP with CRM and inventory.
Commencez à utiliser Wave dès maintenant
Vous avez appris à utiliser toutes les principales fonctionnalités de Wave :
- ✅ Rapprochement des comptes
- ✅ Plans comptables
- ✅ Factures
- ✅ Produits et services
- ✅ Déclaration fiscale
- ✅ Suivi des dépenses
- ✅ Information financière
- ✅ Application mobile
- ✅ Prise en charge multidevises
Étape suivante : Choisissez une fonctionnalité et essayez-la dès maintenant.
La plupart des gens commencent par les factures.
Cela prend moins de 5 minutes.
Foire aux questions
Comment fonctionne l'application Wave ?
Wave works as a web-based accounting platform where you can create invoices, track expenses, and manage bank transactions from one dashboard. You sign up for free, connect your bank account, and Wave pulls in your transactions automatically. The mobile app lets you scan receipts and send invoices from your phone.
Wave est-il facile à utiliser pour les débutants ?
Yes, Wave is built for small business owners and solopreneurs at every stage, making it easy to use even if you have zero accounting experience. The dashboard is clean and the setup wizard walks you through each step. Most people are running within 10 minutes of signing up.
Comment utiliser Wave gratuitement ?
Wave’s Starter Plan is completely free with no time limit. You get unlimited invoicing, expense tracking, receipt scanning, and financial reporting at zero cost. The Pro Plan at $19/month adds automatic bank imports and other premium features, but the free plan covers everything most small businesses need to get started.
Wave est-il aussi performant que QuickBooks ?
Wave and QuickBooks serve different audiences. Wave is best for freelancers and small businesses that need free accounting tools. QuickBooks offers more advanced features like inventory tracking and deeper integrations — but costs $30 or more per month. If your business finances are simple, Wave gives you everything you need.
Quels sont les inconvénients de la comptabilité par vagues ?
Wave lacks inventory management, time tracking, and advanced reporting features. Customer support on the free plan is limited to email only. Bank connections can sometimes be unreliable. For businesses with simple accounting needs, these drawbacks rarely cause issues.
L'application Wave fait-elle des déclarations auprès du fisc américain (IRS) ?
Wave itself does not report directly to the IRS. However, if you use Wave Payroll, it handles tax filings and W-2/1099 forms for your employees and contractors. For your business income, you are responsible for filing taxes using the reports Wave generates. The sales tax and Profit & Loss reports make this process straightforward.
Puis-je utiliser Wave gratuitement ?
Yes, Wave’s Starter Plan is 100% free with no hidden fees. You can create unlimited invoices, track expenses, scan receipts, and run financial reports without paying anything. The only costs come if you accept online payments (credit card processing fees apply) or upgrade to the Pro Plan for $19/month.
Combien coûte l'utilisation de Wave ?
Wave has two plans. The Starter Plan is free forever. The Pro Plan costs $19/month and includes automatic bank transaction imports, unlimited receipt scanning, and priority support. Credit card payment processing fees are 2.9% + $0.60 per transaction. You only pay what you actually need.
WaveApps est-il meilleur que QuickBooks ?
WaveApps is better for small business owners who want free accounting tools without the complexity. QuickBooks is better if you need advanced features like inventory, payroll, and project tracking. For simple invoicing and expense tracking, Wave does the work just as well at a fraction of the cost — or no cost at all.
Quel est le meilleur gratuit logiciel de comptabilité?
Wave is widely considered the best free bookkeeping software for small businesses. It offers unlimited invoicing, expense tracking, receipt scanning, and financial reporting — all at no cost. Other free options like ZipBooks exist, but Wave provides the most complete feature set without asking for payment.
À quoi sert WaveApps ?
WaveApps is used for accounting, invoicing, receipt scanning, expense tracking, and accepting online payments. Small business owners and freelancers use it to manage their business finances in one place. It also offers payroll as a paid add-on for businesses in the US and Canada.













