Wave vs QuickBooks Online: bank connections
| Wave | QuickBooks Online | |
|---|---|---|
| Data providers | Plaid | Intuit’s own bank connections |
| Uses Plaid | Yes (only) | Not named in its docs |
| Price | Starter plan free; automatic bank imports need Pro, $19/month or $190/year | Free plan (1 bank account); Simple Start $38/month, Essentials $85, Plus $140, Advanced $340 (50% off for 3 months shown Oct 19, 2026) |
| Website | Visit Wave | Visit QuickBooks Online |
| Details | Wave page | QuickBooks Online page |
More providers usually means more ways to connect a given bank, but not necessarily better reliability. Check your bank’s page.