Breezy HR vs Wave Payroll

Breezy HR

Breezy HR is a visual recruiting and applicant tracking platform with a drag-and-drop pipeline interface. It makes it easy for small businesses to manage candidates, schedule interviews, and collaborate with hiring teams. Breezy HR offers a free plan and affordable paid tiers, making it accessible for startups and growing companies.

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Wave Payroll

Wave Payroll is a simple payroll solution built into the Wave accounting ecosystem. It is designed for very small businesses that already use Wave for accounting and want an integrated payroll solution. Wave Payroll handles direct deposit, tax payments, and W-2s, making it a natural choice for businesses already in the Wave ecosystem.

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Pros

• ✓Intuitive drag-and-drop pipeline that is easy for non-HR users
• ✓Generous free plan available for companies with basic needs
• ✓Good candidate sourcing tools with job board integrations
• ✓Easy interview scheduling with calendar sync

Cons

• ✗Limited integrations compared to enterprise ATS platforms
• ✗Reporting is basic on lower pricing tiers
• ✗Not suitable for high-volume or complex enterprise hiring

Pros

• ✓Seamlessly integrates with Wave accounting — no manual data transfer needed
• ✓Very affordable pricing for micro-businesses
• ✓Simple interface with minimal setup required
• ✓Free Wave accounting included with subscription

Cons

• ✗Limited features compared to dedicated payroll platforms
• ✗Tax filing is only automatic in select states — manual filing required in others
• ✗No mobile payroll app
• ✗Not suitable for businesses with complex payroll needs

Best For

Small businesses and startups needing simple recruiting

Best For

Micro-businesses already using Wave accounting that want simple integrated payroll