InvoicePlane vs Shelf Asset Management
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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Shelf Asset Management
Open-source asset and equipment tracking
| Feature | InvoicePlane | Shelf Asset Management |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,104 | ★ 2,766 |
| First released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Replaces | FreshBooks, QuickBooks | Asset Panda, Sortly |
Why pick each one
Choose Shelf Asset Management if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.8k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is InvoicePlane or Shelf Asset Management better?
InvoicePlane is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Shelf Asset Management if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are InvoicePlane and Shelf Asset Management free and open-source?
Yes. InvoicePlane is licensed under MIT and Shelf Asset Management under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run InvoicePlane and Shelf Asset Management with Docker?
InvoicePlane: yes. Shelf Asset Management: yes.