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Fedimint Lightning Gateway vs Invoice Ninja

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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FE Fedimint Lightning Gateway Lightning routing for Fedimints VS IN Invoice Ninja Open-source invoicing and billing platform
FeatureFedimint Lightning GatewayInvoice Ninja
CategoryBudgeting & FinanceBudgeting & Finance
LicensefreeElastic-2.0
LanguageRustPHP
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, one-clickdocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 694★ 9,979
First released20222014
Replaces—FreshBooks, QuickBooks

Why pick each one

Choose Fedimint Lightning Gateway if…

  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • One-click install on common self-host platforms
  • Written in Rust
Fedimint Lightning Gateway details

Choose Invoice Ninja if…

  • Comprehensive billing features
  • Many payment gateway integrations
Invoice Ninja details

Frequently asked questions

Is Fedimint Lightning Gateway or Invoice Ninja better?

Neither is universally better. Invoice Ninja has the larger community, while Fedimint Lightning Gateway is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Fedimint Lightning Gateway and Invoice Ninja free and open-source?

Yes. Fedimint Lightning Gateway is licensed under free and Invoice Ninja under Elastic-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Fedimint Lightning Gateway and Invoice Ninja with Docker?

Fedimint Lightning Gateway: yes. Invoice Ninja: yes.

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