Wave Payroll vs Nimble

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.

Paid pricing · Get Pricing →

Nimble

Nimble is a relationship-focused CRM that automatically enriches contact records with social media data and works seamlessly inside Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. It is designed for professionals who want to build stronger relationships without manual data entry. Nimble is popular with consultants, agencies, and relationship-driven sales teams.

Paid pricing · Get Pricing →

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

Pros

• ✓Automatic contact enrichment from social media saves time on research
• ✓Works inside Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
• ✓Great for relationship-driven sales
• ✓Simple and clean interface

Cons

• ✗Limited automation compared to larger CRM platforms
• ✗Not suitable for high-volume transactional sales teams
• ✗Reporting is basic

Best For

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

Best For

Consultants and relationship-driven sales teams wanting automatic contact enrichment