Paymenter vs InvoicePlane
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted crm & business apps options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Paymenter
Open-source billing and client management for hosting
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InvoicePlane
Self-hosted invoicing and quote management application
| Feature | Paymenter | InvoicePlane |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,193 | ★ 3,104 |
| First released | 2023 | 2014 |
| Replaces | WHMCS, Blesta | FreshBooks, QuickBooks |
Why pick each one
Choose Paymenter if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.2k GitHub stars)
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is Paymenter or InvoicePlane better?
InvoicePlane is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Paymenter if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Paymenter and InvoicePlane free and open-source?
Yes. Paymenter is licensed under MIT and InvoicePlane under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Paymenter and InvoicePlane with Docker?
Paymenter: yes. InvoicePlane: yes.