Crater vs InvoicePlane
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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InvoicePlane
Self-hosted invoicing and quote management application
| Feature | Crater | InvoicePlane |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budgeting & Finance | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | AAL | MIT |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,338 | ★ 3,104 |
| First released | 2020 | 2014 |
| Replaces | FreshBooks, Invoicely | FreshBooks, QuickBooks |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Crater or InvoicePlane better?
Neither is universally better. Crater has the larger community, while InvoicePlane is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Crater and InvoicePlane free and open-source?
Yes. Crater is licensed under AAL and InvoicePlane under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Crater and InvoicePlane with Docker?
Crater: yes. InvoicePlane: yes.