Crater vs Wallos
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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Crater
Free invoicing and expense tracking app
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Wallos
Open-source subscription tracker and budgeter
| Feature | Crater | Wallos |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budgeting & Finance | Budgeting & Finance |
| License | AAL | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,338 | ★ 8,327 |
| First released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Replaces | FreshBooks, Invoicely | Rocket Money, Bobby |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Crater or Wallos better?
Neither is universally better. Crater has the larger community, while Wallos is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Crater and Wallos free and open-source?
Yes. Crater is licensed under AAL and Wallos under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Crater and Wallos with Docker?
Crater: yes. Wallos: yes.