InvoicePlane vs SuiteCRM
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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SuiteCRM
Award-winning open-source CRM application
| Feature | InvoicePlane | SuiteCRM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,104 | ★ 5,637 |
| First released | 2014 | 2013 |
| Replaces | FreshBooks, QuickBooks | Salesforce, HubSpot |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is InvoicePlane or SuiteCRM better?
Neither is universally better. SuiteCRM 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 SuiteCRM free and open-source?
Yes. InvoicePlane is licensed under MIT and SuiteCRM under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run InvoicePlane and SuiteCRM with Docker?
InvoicePlane: yes. SuiteCRM: yes.