Crater vs SolidInvoice
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Crater
Free invoicing and expense tracking app
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SolidInvoice
Self-hosted invoicing and quoting for small business
| Feature | Crater | SolidInvoice |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budgeting & Finance | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | AAL | MIT |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,338 | ★ 945 |
| First released | 2020 | 2013 |
| Replaces | FreshBooks, Invoicely | FreshBooks, Invoice Ninja |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Crater or SolidInvoice better?
Neither is universally better. Crater has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Crater and SolidInvoice free and open-source?
Yes. Crater is licensed under AAL and SolidInvoice under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Crater and SolidInvoice with Docker?
Crater: yes. SolidInvoice: yes.