InvoicePlane vs Krayin
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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InvoicePlane
Self-hosted invoicing and quote management application
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Krayin
Free and open-source Laravel-based CRM
| Feature | InvoicePlane | Krayin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,104 | ★ 23,644 |
| First released | 2014 | 2020 |
| Replaces | FreshBooks, QuickBooks | Salesforce, HubSpot |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is InvoicePlane or Krayin better?
Neither is universally better. Krayin 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 InvoicePlane and Krayin free and open-source?
Yes. InvoicePlane is licensed under MIT and Krayin under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run InvoicePlane and Krayin with Docker?
InvoicePlane: yes. Krayin: yes.