InvoicePlane

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Country: Germany (DE)
Founded: 2014
Developer: Kovah.de (community-driven)
Pricing: Free (open-source)
Open source: Yes
Platforms: Web

Indexes

Invoice/Freelance Billing

Overview

InvoicePlane is a self-hosted open source web application for managing quotes, invoices, clients, and payments. It targets freelancers, self-employed individuals, and small to medium-sized companies needing a customizable invoicing system without subscription costs.¹²³⁴

Key Features

Invoice & Quote Management - Create, send, and manage professional invoices and quotes.
Client Management - Maintain detailed client records with contact information and transaction history.
Payment Tracking - Monitor payments, set reminders, and integrate with payment gateways.
Customization - Tailor templates, themes, and settings to match brand preferences.
Reporting - Generate reports to track financial performance.
Multi-Currency Support - Handle transactions in multiple currencies.
Recurring Invoices - Set up automated recurring billing.
Product Management - Manage products and services for invoicing.
eInvoices - Create EU-compliant eInvoices from version 1.6.2.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Basic	Free	Full open source application with all core features.

Platforms & Requirements

InvoicePlane runs as a self-hosted web application on any web server supporting PHP and MySQL. Installation involves uploading files, creating a database, and running the web-based installer. No specific minimum requirements are detailed beyond standard PHP/MySQL hosting.²⁶

Integrations & Ecosystem

PayPal
Stripe
Bank transfer
Wire transfer
Multiple payment gateways

Alternatives

App	Difference
Crater	Modern open-source self-hosted invoicing with similar features but potentially more recent updates.
Invoice Ninja	Open-source invoicing with client portals and more extensive hosted options.
B Akaunting	Comprehensive open-source accounting suite including invoicing and broader financial tools.

Reputation

InvoicePlane is regarded as a reliable free alternative for self-hosted invoicing, with over 100,000 downloads across 193 countries and positive notes on ease of installation and customization.⁴³ Users appreciate its core billing workflow from quotes to payments, but some note it lacks frequent updates as a community project.²¹⁰ It remains a solid choice for cost-conscious freelancers despite not being a commercial product.

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