You're Switching from Wave.
Here's Why Moving Companies Choose Nexa.

Wave
$19/mo
$228/year — every year, forever
Nexa
$279
Once. Own it forever.
or 3 payments of $99
Break even in 14.7 months. Then it's free forever.
"Switched from Wave after the last price increase. Nexa does everything I needed for $279. Wish I'd done it sooner."
— Verified mover, former Wave customer

The Bottom Line

Moving Companies on Wave pay $19/month — $228/year. Over three years, that's $684. Nexa is $279 once. Break-even runs about 14.7 months. The median mover earns $45,000/year, so Wave's annual cost is roughly 0.5% of typical revenue — every year, forever.

Key Numbers

$45,000
Median mover income
2.5%
Typical SaaS spend as % of revenue
14.7 mo
Break-even vs Wave
$405
3-year savings switching to Nexa

What Wave Is Costing You

The Damage

Wave monthly $19/mo
Annual drain $228/yr
Year 2 (at today's price) $228
Year 3 $228
3-year total $684

That's $684 gone. And you don't own anything. Stop paying, lose access.

Your Wave subscription has cost you $0.00 since you opened this page.

Why Moving Companies Leave Wave

✗Higher payment processing fees than competitors
✗Limited features compared to QuickBooks
✗Support limited on free plan
✗No mobile invoicing on free
✗Acquired by H&R Block - future uncertain
✗Wave wins for freelancers who don't need inventory, but payment processing fees are slightly higher.

See the full history of Wave price changes in the SaaS Graveyard →

Moving Companies are leaving Wave every week.

You're not the only one who's had enough.

Why This Matters for Moving Companies

A move is won or lost on the estimate. I walk through the house or do a video survey, room by room, noting furniture, boxes, stairs, the distance to the truck and anything fragile or awkward, like a piano or a gun safe, because underestimating means a long day and an angry customer. On moving day the crew wraps furniture in pads, disassembles beds and tables, labels parts, and loads the truck like a puzzle so nothing shifts in transit. Stairs, elevators and parking change everything; a third-floor walk-up with a long carry adds hours, and some buildings need a certificate of insurance and a booked elevator. Packing services are a separate job, and I bring boxes, paper and tape for it. Damage happens occasionally, so I explain the coverage options before the move and document the condition of anything valuable. Crew scheduling is the hardest part: the end and start of every month are packed, and midweek is quiet. Most local moves are billed by the hour for the truck and crew, with a minimum, and long-distance moves by weight and distance.

Moving Companies face unique challenges: Estimating job size from photos. Hourly vs flat rate quoting. Damage claims and insurance. Last-minute schedule changes. On top of all that, Wave charges $19/month ($228/year) — money that comes directly from your revenue. The median mover earns $45,000/year. Software at $228/year is a meaningful percentage of that income, every year, forever. And you do not own anything.

Your Moving truck is yours. You bought it once. Nexa works the same way — $279 once for invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, and full accounting. All connected. All offline-capable. You own it like you own your tools.

Your Full Stack Cost

Wave is just one piece. What else are you losing money on?

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"I was paying Wave $19/month and didn't question it until I did the math. $684 over 3 years for tools I don't even own. Nexa was $279. Once. Done."
— Mover business owner

What You Get Instead

Feature Wave Nexa
Invoicing ✓ ✓
Scheduling ✗ ✓
CRM ✗ ✓
Time Tracking ✗ ✓
Full Accounting ✓ ✓ (SIMPL)
Task Management ✗ ✓
Works offline ✗ ✓
Price $19/mo forever $279 once
or 3 × $99
3-Year Cost $684 $279
Stop paying? Lose everything Keep everything forever

Switching Takes 1-2 Days

Most moving companies are fully switched before the weekend.

1

Export your data

Go to Settings → Data Export. Download customers, invoices, transactions, and accounts.

2

Set up Nexa

15-minute setup. Import your client list and bank transactions from CSV.

3

Parallel run

Run both for 1-2 weeks. Re-create recurring invoices in Nexa and check your bank imports.

4

Cancel Wave

Cancel paid features. Your free account data stays accessible for records.

✓ Run both in parallel. Cancel Wave when you're confident. Zero risk.

What moving companies actually deal with

A day in the life of a mover

A move is won or lost on the estimate. I walk through the house or do a video survey, room by room, noting furniture, boxes, stairs, the distance to the truck and anything fragile or awkward, like a piano or a gun safe, because underestimating means a long day and an angry customer. On moving day the crew wraps furniture in pads, disassembles beds and tables, labels parts, and loads the truck like a puzzle so nothing shifts in transit. Stairs, elevators and parking change everything; a third-floor walk-up with a long carry adds hours, and some buildings need a certificate of insurance and a booked elevator. Packing services are a separate job, and I bring boxes, paper and tape for it. Damage happens occasionally, so I explain the coverage options before the move and document the condition of anything valuable. Crew scheduling is the hardest part: the end and start of every month are packed, and midweek is quiet. Most local moves are billed by the hour for the truck and crew, with a minimum, and long-distance moves by weight and distance.

The tools a working mover actually owns

Why moving companies leave the big platforms

Local moving companies on Nexa

Real moving companies near you who run their business on Nexa — book directly, no platform fee. Are you a mover? Post your business and get found in your area — $2.99 one-time. Or browse every mover on Nexa →

FAQ

Is Nexa really a Wave replacement for moving companies?

For solo operators and small teams (1-5), yes. Nexa includes invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting. Wave may be better if you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features.

$279 seems like a lot.

It's $7.75/month over 3 years. Wave is $19/month — that's $684 over 3 years. Which is more? And if you'd rather split it, Nexa is also available as 3 payments of $99.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. Nexa is $279 as a one-time payment, or 3 payments of $99 ($297 total). Either way it's a one-time purchase — no subscription, no recurring fees ever.

What if I don't like it?

30-day money-back guarantee. Full refund. If Nexa doesn't save you $500 in year one, you get every penny back.

Can I import my Wave data?

Export your data from Wave as CSV, import into Nexa in about 5 minutes.

Moving Companies in Barranquilla

The average solo operator there spends about $1,400/year on software — and mover face their own version of that math. Colombia requires DIAN-authorized electronic invoicing. IVA applies to most transactions. Requirements vary by country and locality. Check local regulations.

Numbers reflect typical solo operators in the Barranquilla metro. Your situation will vary.

If You Need These — Nexa Has Them

Specific gaps Moving Companies run into with Wave, and what Nexa does instead.

✗
Wave gapScheduling
✓
NexaBuilt-in scheduling and booking — no separate tier.
✗
Wave gapCRM
✓
NexaFull CRM module included in $279.
✗
Wave gapTime tracking
✓
NexaBuilt into Nexa’s $279 once purchase — no separate add-on.
"Wave raised prices again and I was done. Found Nexa — $279 once. I own it. No more 'we're updating our pricing' emails. Best business decision this year."
— Mover, switched from Wave

Stop Losing $228/Year to Wave

$684 over 3 years. Or $279 once (or 3 × $99). Own your tools.

Get Nexa — $279 Once
or 3 payments of $99
✓ 30-day money-back guarantee — save $500 or full refund

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