Lago vs Toshi Moto

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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FeatureLagoToshi Moto
CategoryBudgeting & FinanceBudgeting & Finance
LicenseAGPL-3.0free
LanguageGoTypeScript
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 Toshi Moto if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Lago or Toshi Moto better?

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

Are Lago and Toshi Moto free and open-source?

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

Can I run Lago and Toshi Moto with Docker?

Lago: yes. Toshi Moto: yes.

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