FossBilling vs Planka
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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Planka
Realtime kanban board for workgroups
| Feature | FossBilling | Planka |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,667 | ★ 12,330 |
| First released | 2026 | 2019 |
| Replaces | WHMCS | Trello |
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 Planka better?
Planka is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider FossBilling if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are FossBilling and Planka free and open-source?
Yes. FossBilling is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Planka under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run FossBilling and Planka with Docker?
FossBilling: check the project docs for container support. Planka: yes.