FOSSBilling

Self-Hosted

Open-source billing & invoicing platform for businesses and freelancers

Overview

FOSSBilling is an open-source, self-hosted billing solution for small businesses, freelancers, and service providers. It automates invoicing, subscription management, tax calculations, and integrates with popular payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal). Users can manage clients, track payments, and generate financial reports. Deployable via Docker or LAMP/LEMP stacks, it supports MySQL/PostgreSQL and offers customization via themes/extensions. It gives full control over financial data without proprietary SaaS lock-in, ensuring privacy and cost efficiency.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  fossbilling:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: fossbilling
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Automated invoicing & subscription billing
Multiple payment gateway integrations
Client management & financial reporting

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is FOSSBilling hard to install?

FOSSBilling is accessible via Docker (beginner-friendly) or manual LAMP/LEMP setup. Official docs provide step-by-step guides—Docker reduces configuration, making it manageable for users with basic server experience.

? Is it a good alternative to QuickBooks Online?

Yes for small teams/freelancers seeking self-hosted, free tools. It covers core billing needs but lacks QuickBooks' advanced features (payroll, multi-currency enterprise support) and is better suited for privacy-conscious users.

? Is it completely free?

Absolutely! FOSSBilling is open-source under the MIT License. There are no hidden costs, subscription fees, or license restrictions—users can self-host and modify it indefinitely.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Money, Budgeting & Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data control)
⊕ No subscription or license fees
⊕ Customizable with themes and extensions

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server setup knowledge
⊖ Lacks advanced enterprise features (e.g., payroll)
⊖ Smaller support community than proprietary tools