The verdict for vjs (video jockeys): Wave is solid software, but at $16/month it costs $644 over 3 years. Nexa does most of what Wave does for $279 once. For solo vjs (video jockeys) and small teams, Nexa is the better deal.
Nexa: $279. Once. You keep $365. And you own it — no more "we're updating our pricing" emails.
| Feature | Wave | Nexa |
|---|---|---|
| Invoicing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| CRM | ✗ | ✓ |
| Time Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Full Accounting | ✗ | ✓ (SIMPL) |
| Task Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Price | $16/mo | $279 once or 3 × $99 |
| 3-Year Total | $644 | $279 |
| You own it? | No — stop paying, lose access | Yes — forever |
Wave plus whatever else you're paying for:
Email yourself this comparison?
The math doesn't lie.
VJs (Video Jockeys) deal with unique challenges that generic software was not built for: Equipment rental vs. owned gear affects per-gig profitability differently. Late-night event schedules make invoicing the next day easy to forget. Venue relationships need CRM tracking for repeat bookings. Equipment wear and replacement costs not factored into pricing. Wave charges $16/month on top of these daily realities. The median VJ earns $35,000/year — $192/year in software subscriptions is a significant percentage of that income, paid every year, forever.
Nexa is $279 once. Invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, accounting — all connected, built for vjs (video jockeys). You own it like you own your Projectors and LED panels.
Friday night: VJ set at a club ($400). Saturday: a private event with projector mapping ($800 + $200 in rented screens). Sunday: recovering and sending 2 invoices you forgot from last weekend. Your projector bulb has 500 hours left — replacement is $350. Are you pricing bulb life into your rates? You're not tracking equipment depreciation, rental costs, or even which venues pay on time.
Real vjs (video jockeys) near you who run their business on Nexa — book directly, no platform fee. Are you a vj? Post your business and get found in your area — $2.99 one-time. Or browse every vj on Nexa →
For solo vjs (video jockeys) and small teams, yes. invoicing, scheduling, CRM, time tracking, task management, and full accounting — all for $279 once. Wave may be better if you have a large team (10+) or need enterprise-specific features.
Wave has features like Free accounting software and Unlimited invoicing that some businesses rely on. For most solo vjs (video jockeys), these aren't dealbreakers.
At $16/month, Nexa pays for itself in 17.4 months. After that: $192 saved every year.
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.
Own your tools. Stop renting your software.
Get Nexa — $279 Once