InvenTree 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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InvenTree
Open-source inventory and stock management system
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InvoicePlane
Self-hosted invoicing and quote management application
| Feature | InvenTree | InvoicePlane |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,356 | ★ 3,104 |
| First released | 2017 | 2014 |
| Replaces | NetSuite, Fishbowl | FreshBooks, QuickBooks |
Why pick each one
Choose InvenTree if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 7.4k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is InvenTree or InvoicePlane better?
Neither is universally better. InvenTree 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 InvenTree and InvoicePlane free and open-source?
Yes. InvenTree is licensed under MIT and InvoicePlane under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run InvenTree and InvoicePlane with Docker?
InvenTree: yes. InvoicePlane: yes.