Lago vs PeerSwap

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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FeatureLagoPeerSwap
CategoryBudgeting & FinanceBudgeting & Finance
LicenseAGPL-3.0free
LanguageGoGo
Setup difficultyHardEasy
Min. RAM2,048 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetes, sourcedocker, one-click
GitHub stars★ 10,308★ 29
First released20222022
ReplacesStripe Billing, Chargebee

Why pick each one

Choose Lago if…

  • Powerful for SaaS billing
  • Developer-friendly
Lago details

Choose PeerSwap if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Lago or PeerSwap better?

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

Are Lago and PeerSwap free and open-source?

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

Can I run Lago and PeerSwap with Docker?

Lago: yes. PeerSwap: yes.

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