InvoicePlane

Self-Hosted

Open-source invoicing & billing solution for small businesses

Overview

InvoicePlane is an open-source invoicing tool for small businesses and freelancers. It enables creating professional invoices/quotes, tracking payments, managing clients, and handling tax calculations. Deployment options include Docker for quick setup or manual installation on PHP 7.4+/MySQL servers. It supports multi-currency, integrates with PayPal/Stripe (via extensions), and offers customizable themes—all without subscription fees, letting you retain full control over billing data.

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:
  invoice_plane:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: invoice-plane
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Create & send invoices/quotes
Track payments & manage clients
Multi-currency & tax rate support
Docker deployment for quick setup

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is InvoicePlane hard to install?

It’s relatively easy—Docker support allows quick deployment, while manual setup uses a web-based installer for PHP/MySQL servers. Basic server knowledge is sufficient to get it running.

? Is it a good alternative to QuickBooks?

Yes for core invoicing needs (invoices, quotes, payment tracking) without QuickBooks’ cost. It lacks advanced features like payroll or inventory management, though.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—InvoicePlane is open-source under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and self-host with no hidden charges. Most extensions are also free.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Money, Budgeting & Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full data control via self-hosting
⊕ No subscription or hidden fees
⊕ Customizable themes & extensions
⊕ Integration with popular payment gateways

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server knowledge for setup
⊖ Lacks advanced accounting features (payroll, inventory)
⊖ Manual updates needed for security patches