InvoicePlane vs Snipe-IT
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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Snipe-IT
Open-source IT asset management system
| Feature | InvoicePlane | Snipe-IT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,104 | ★ 14,772 |
| First released | 2014 | 2013 |
| Replaces | FreshBooks, QuickBooks | ServiceNow, Asset Panda |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is InvoicePlane or Snipe-IT better?
Neither is universally better. Snipe-IT 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 Snipe-IT free and open-source?
Yes. InvoicePlane is licensed under MIT and Snipe-IT under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run InvoicePlane and Snipe-IT with Docker?
InvoicePlane: yes. Snipe-IT: yes.