FossBilling vs Plane
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted project management & tasks options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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FossBilling
Solution for efficient billing and client management for hosting
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Plane
Open-source project and issue tracking tool
| Feature | FossBilling | Plane |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,667 | ★ 55,704 |
| First released | 2026 | 2023 |
| Replaces | WHMCS | Jira, Linear, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose FossBilling if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Active community (1.7k GitHub stars)
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is FossBilling or Plane better?
Neither is universally better. Plane has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are FossBilling and Plane free and open-source?
Yes. FossBilling is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Plane under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run FossBilling and Plane with Docker?
FossBilling: check the project docs for container support. Plane: yes.