Invoice Ninja vs Toshi Moto

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 NinjaToshi Moto
CategoryBudgeting & FinanceBudgeting & Finance
LicenseElastic-2.0free
LanguagePHPTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, one-click
GitHub stars★ 9,979★ 2
First released20142022
ReplacesFreshBooks, QuickBooks

Why pick each one

Choose Invoice Ninja if…

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

Choose Toshi Moto if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Invoice Ninja or Toshi Moto better?

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

Are Invoice Ninja and Toshi Moto free and open-source?

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

Can I run Invoice Ninja and Toshi Moto with Docker?

Invoice Ninja: yes. Toshi Moto: yes.

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