Bitfeed vs Lago

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted budgeting & finance options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureBitfeedLago
CategoryBudgeting & FinanceBudgeting & Finance
LicensefreeAGPL-3.0
LanguageElixirGo
Setup difficultyEasyHard
Min. RAM512 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdocker, one-clickdocker, kubernetes, source
GitHub stars★ 121★ 10,308
First released20222022
ReplacesStripe Billing, Chargebee

Why pick each one

Choose Bitfeed if…

  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • One-click install on common self-host platforms
  • Written in Elixir
Bitfeed details

Choose Lago if…

  • Powerful for SaaS billing
  • Developer-friendly
Lago details

Frequently asked questions

Is Bitfeed or Lago better?

Neither is universally better. Lago has the larger community, while Bitfeed is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Bitfeed and Lago free and open-source?

Yes. Bitfeed is licensed under free and Lago under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Bitfeed and Lago with Docker?

Bitfeed: yes. Lago: yes.

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