Lago vs LNbits Holesail Proxy

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted budgeting & finance options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureLagoLNbits Holesail Proxy
CategoryBudgeting & FinanceBudgeting & Finance
LicenseAGPL-3.0free
LanguageGoHTML
Setup difficultyHardEasy
Min. RAM2,048 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetes, sourcedocker, one-click
GitHub stars★ 10,308★ 2
First released20222022
ReplacesStripe Billing, Chargebee

Why pick each one

Choose Lago if…

  • Powerful for SaaS billing
  • Developer-friendly
Lago details

Choose LNbits Holesail Proxy if…

  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • One-click install on common self-host platforms
  • Written in HTML
LNbits Holesail Proxy details

Frequently asked questions

Is Lago or LNbits Holesail Proxy better?

Neither is universally better. Lago has the larger community, while LNbits Holesail Proxy is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Lago and LNbits Holesail Proxy free and open-source?

Yes. Lago is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and LNbits Holesail Proxy under free. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Lago and LNbits Holesail Proxy with Docker?

Lago: yes. LNbits Holesail Proxy: yes.

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