Wave is known for its very generous free plan (unlimited invoices). But its main market remains USA/Canada — no DGI Morocco compliance, no Moroccan multi-rate VAT, no ICE/IF/RC mentions, no French support. Billora offers a free plan too (10 invoices/month) while being natively Moroccan.
In shortWave fits a Moroccan freelance who invoices mostly foreign clients in USD and has no strict DGI obligations. For any Moroccan business with local clients that must issue DGI-compliant invoices, Billora is the better choice — a free plan tuned to typical small-business volume + all the local compliance.
Billora vs Wave — feature comparison
Each line was verified at publication. Competitors evolve — contact us if something has moved.
| Feature | Billora | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco compliance | ||
| Pre-filled ICE, IF, RC fields | ||
| Multi-rate VAT (20%, 14%, 10%, 7%, exempt) | ||
| VAT breakdown by rate (DGI mandatory) | ||
| Compliant continuous numbering | ||
| DGI e-invoicing 2026 compatibility | ||
| Arabic UI and bilingual documents | ||
| Native Moroccan Dirham (MAD) | ||
| Invoicing & sales | ||
| Unlimited quotes | ||
| One-click quote → invoice conversion | ||
| Compliant credit notes | ||
| Recurring invoicing (retainers) | ||
| Delivery notes | ||
| Deposit and final invoices | ||
| Automatic payment reminders | ||
| Client portal (payment, history) | ||
| Expenses & stock | ||
| Expense management | ||
| Supplier purchase orders | ||
| Real-time stock tracking | ||
| Multi-warehouse and transfers | ||
| Centralized product catalog | ||
| Accounting & tax | ||
| Ready-to-file VAT report | ||
| Profit & loss report | ||
| Free accountant access | ||
| Fiscal ZIP export (DGI audit) | ||
| Sequence gap detection | ||
| Product & experience | ||
| Permanent free plan | ||
| MAD pricing (local billing) | ||
| 100% cloud (no installation) | ||
| Mobile-optimized interface | ||
| French / Arabic interface | ||
| Customer support in Morocco | ||
Why Moroccan businesses pick Billora over Wave
Four differences that weigh heavily on the decision.
Free plan tuned to Moroccan reality
Wave = unlimited invoices but US interface, USD default, no Moroccan mentions. Billora Starter = 10 invoices/month + 10 clients (largely enough for a starting freelance or auto-entrepreneur) + all DGI compliance included.
Moroccan multi-rate VAT handled
Wave handles US/CA sales tax basically. Moroccan VAT (20%, 14%, 10%, 7%, exempt, debit vs cash regime) is absent. Billora handles it natively, with the mandatory breakdown in the invoice footer.
Pre-filled ICE, IF, RC
Wave doesn't have these fields — you'd add them in a free-text footer, by hand on every invoice. Billora handles them natively and pre-fills automatically.
French / Darija support in Morocco
Wave support is English-only. Billora is based in Morocco, support in French and Arabic Darija, responsive on local tax questions (patente, CNSS, auto-entrepreneur).
Billora vs Wave pricing in Morocco
Comparison at equivalent volume (2026). Competitor prices indicative, USD converted to MAD at average rate.
| Tier | Billora | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 0 DH — 5 clients, 10 factures/mois | 0 $ — factures illimitées (US/CA) |
| Entry level | 99 DH/mois | ≈ 16 $ / mois (Pro) |
| Mid range | 249 DH/mois | — |
| Enterprise | Sur devis | — |
Competitor prices publicly listed at 2026-07-28, excluding one-off promotions and annual discounts.
How to switch from Wave to Billora
4 steps, ~1 week for a complete migration.
Export your Wave data
Wave → Settings → Data export → CSV. You get clients, products, invoices, transactions and reports.
Import into Billora
Settings → Import → upload the CSVs. USD prices are automatically converted to MAD at today's rate.
Configure Moroccan compliance
Add your ICE, IF, RC, patente. Choose your VAT regime (debit/cash). Your future invoices will be DGI-compliant from day one.
Cancel Wave after validation
Test Billora in parallel for 30 days. Once convinced, cancel — Wave keeps your data readable for 6 months.
Hafid Kadiri
Freelance graphic designer — Casablanca
“I used Wave because it was free and I had 2 foreign clients. Then I started invoicing Moroccan clients, who asked for a real ICE and VAT breakdown. I lost 2 weeks trying to hack Wave for that, then switched to Billora — free plan too, but everything is natively compliant.”
Frequently asked questions — Billora vs Wave
Is Wave legally usable in Morocco?
Technically yes for invoicing foreign clients. For Moroccan clients, Wave invoices lack the mandatory mentions (ICE, IF, RC, DGI-format VAT breakdown) — not compliant in case of audit.
Wave is really free? Why not just use it?
Wave is free for basic invoicing, yes. But if you're a Moroccan business with local clients, you need DGI compliance — not just a PDF. Eventually, the 2026 e-invoicing reform will make Wave unusable for B2B Morocco without expensive workarounds.
Can I also invoice foreign clients with Billora?
Yes. Billora supports MAD, EUR, USD and exports invoices in French or English. Moroccan mentions (ICE, IF, RC) stay on the invoice for your accounting, but it remains readable and acceptable for a European or American client.
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