InvoiceShelf

Self-Hosted

Open-source invoicing and billing solution for small businesses & freelancers

Overview

InvoiceShelf is an open-source invoicing platform designed to simplify billing workflows for small businesses and freelancers. It allows creating professional invoices, tracking payments, managing clients/products, generating financial reports, and sending automated reminders. Deployable via Docker for quick setup, it lets you host your financial data on your own server, ensuring full privacy and control without relying on third-party cloud services.

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

Key Features

Create customizable invoices & estimates
Track payments and send automated reminders
Manage clients, products, and generate financial reports

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is InvoiceShelf hard to install?

InvoiceShelf is easy to install using Docker and Docker Compose. You need a server with these tools installed, then follow the step-by-step instructions from the GitHub repo to set it up in minutes.

? Is it a good alternative to FreshBooks?

Yes, it’s an excellent self-hosted alternative for users prioritizing data privacy and no recurring costs. While it lacks some of FreshBooks’ advanced features (like time tracking integration), it covers core invoicing needs effectively.

? Is InvoiceShelf completely free?

Yes! InvoiceShelf is open-source under the MIT License, so all its features are available for free with no hidden charges—you only need to cover your server hosting costs if you self-host.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Money, Budgeting & Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data control)
⊕ No subscription fees (100% open-source)
⊕ Docker support for hassle-free deployment

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server knowledge for self-hosting
⊖ Lacks advanced features like multi-currency support (in some versions)
⊖ Smaller community compared to mainstream SaaS invoicing tools