InvoicePlane vs Part-DB
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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Part-DB
Web-based inventory for electronic components
| Feature | InvoicePlane | Part-DB |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,104 | ★ 1,719 |
| First released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Replaces | FreshBooks, QuickBooks | NetSuite |
Why pick each one
Choose Part-DB if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.7k GitHub stars)
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is InvoicePlane or Part-DB better?
InvoicePlane is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Part-DB if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are InvoicePlane and Part-DB free and open-source?
Yes. InvoicePlane is licensed under MIT and Part-DB under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run InvoicePlane and Part-DB with Docker?
InvoicePlane: yes. Part-DB: yes.