ERPNext 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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ERPNext
Open-source ERP for growing businesses
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InvoicePlane
Self-hosted invoicing and quote management application
| Feature | ERPNext | InvoicePlane |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 37,773 | ★ 3,104 |
| First released | 2010 | 2014 |
| Replaces | SAP, NetSuite, Salesforce | FreshBooks, QuickBooks |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is ERPNext or InvoicePlane better?
Neither is universally better. ERPNext 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 ERPNext and InvoicePlane free and open-source?
Yes. ERPNext is licensed under GPL-3.0 and InvoicePlane under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ERPNext and InvoicePlane with Docker?
ERPNext: yes. InvoicePlane: yes.