Invoice Ninja vs Suredbits Wallet

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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FeatureInvoice NinjaSuredbits Wallet
CategoryBudgeting & FinanceBudgeting & Finance
LicenseElastic-2.0free
LanguagePHPScala
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, one-click
GitHub stars★ 9,979★ 381
First released20142022
ReplacesFreshBooks, QuickBooks

Why pick each one

Choose Invoice Ninja if…

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

Choose Suredbits Wallet if…

  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • One-click install on common self-host platforms
  • Written in Scala
Suredbits Wallet details

Frequently asked questions

Is Invoice Ninja or Suredbits Wallet better?

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

Are Invoice Ninja and Suredbits Wallet free and open-source?

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

Can I run Invoice Ninja and Suredbits Wallet with Docker?

Invoice Ninja: yes. Suredbits Wallet: yes.

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