The InvoicePlane Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about InvoicePlane in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
InvoicePlane
The Insider’s Guide
Free self-hosted invoicing for quotes, invoices and payments
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among accounting and invoicing tools, read from InvoicePlane’s own pages.
Made by InvoicePlane · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from InvoicePlane’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on InvoicePlane’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 22 of the 127 other accounting and invoicing tools we grade
InvoicePlane is a self-hosted, open-source application for managing quotes, invoices, clients and payments. The project says it is developed as a hobby by volunteers and is not a commercial product, with support from the community only. It runs on your own server and is free to download.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about InvoicePlane, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It's invoicing, not a ledger, and the maintainers say it's a hobby project with community-only support.
- 1
Best for self-hosted quotes and invoices
InvoicePlane is free, self-hosted software for quotes, invoices, clients and payments.
- 2
It is free
InvoicePlane has no paid plan at all. Free to download and self-host; there are no paid plans.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Quotes, invoices and payments
Covers the billing cycle from a quote through an invoice to a recorded payment.
- 5
Client records
Stores client contact details, notes and custom fields, with basic project and task management.
- 6
Online payments
Clients can pay invoices through payment providers; the site names PayPal and Stripe and says others are coming.
- 7
A 2.0 GPA, above 22 of 127
That is against the other accounting and invoicing tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
InvoicePlane is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
InvoicePlane at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- InvoicePlane
- Category
- Accounting & Invoicing
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for self-hosted quotes and invoices
InvoicePlane is free, self-hosted software for quotes, invoices, clients and payments. It's invoicing, not a ledger, and the maintainers say it's a hobby project with community-only support.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Free to download, but you need your own server. That's a C by this ladder. |
| Free plan and trial | B | No paid plans and no limits listed, though you must install it yourself. |
| Features | C | Quotes, invoices, clients, payments and e-invoices. No general ledger, bookkeeping or bank feeds, and the listing says so. |
| Ease of use | D | You install and maintain it on your own server. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, with PayPal and Stripe for payments. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who InvoicePlane is for
- Fits if you only need to send quotes and invoices from your own server
- Works for freelancers who can install PHP software
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you need real bookkeeping, as there's no ledger or bank feeds
- Not for you if you want paid help, since there's no SLA and support is community-only
- Watch out: the maintainers can't promise it meets every legal requirement for your business
- Tight if you don't run servers, because installing and updating is on you
- Watch out: it's described as a volunteer hobby project, not a commercial product
Good to know
Good for
- Freelancers and small businesses that only need quotes and invoices
- Anyone comfortable hosting a PHP web application
- People who want invoicing with no subscription
Worth knowing
- It is invoicing software, not a general ledger; the site does not list bookkeeping or bank feeds.
- The project says it offers no SLA or paid help, and support is community-only.
- The maintainers say they cannot guarantee it meets every legal requirement for a given business.
- You install and maintain it on your own server.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
InvoicePlane is free to use.
Free to download, but you need your own server.
Self-hosted
$0
Free download that you install on your own server; support comes from the community.
The free plan
Free to download and self-host; there are no paid plans.
Read from invoiceplane.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Free self-hosted invoicing for quotes, invoices and payments. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, self-hostable, invoicing, quotes and estimates.
Quotes, invoices, clients, payments and e-invoices.
- Quotes, invoices and payments
- Covers the billing cycle from a quote through an invoice to a recorded payment.
- Client records
- Stores client contact details, notes and custom fields, with basic project and task management.
- Online payments
- Clients can pay invoices through payment providers; the site names PayPal and Stripe and says others are coming.
- E-invoices
- From version 1.6.2 it can create e-invoices that the site says can follow European Union standards.
- Customization
- Themes, amount formats, and email and PDF templates can be changed to fit a business.
- Many languages
- The interface is translated into many languages by community members.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- PayPal
- Stripe
InvoicePlane is made by InvoicePlane.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
22/127
Other accounting and invoicing tools it is graded above
InvoicePlane's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 22 of the 127 other accounting and invoicing tools we grade, and level with 20.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 93 of 127) and worst on ease of use (D, above 0).
InvoicePlane has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 1.7 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 128 accounting and invoicing tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. InvoicePlane’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 19 of 127
- BFree plan and trialAbove 93 of 127
- CFeaturesAbove 7 of 127
- DEase of useAbove 0 of 127
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 2 of 127
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 101 accounting and invoicing tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. InvoicePlane is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
InvoicePlane is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 85 of the 127 other accounting and invoicing tools grade higher.
What you could make
- Invoicing and quotes and estimates: an app builder makes these well.
What this rests on. InvoicePlane’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
InvoiceShelf, Invoice Ninja, Akaunting, Manager.io and Bigcapital
The 5 tools InvoicePlane is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.0GPA
InvoiceShelf
Free
Open-source invoicing and expense tracking you host yourself.
- InvoiceShelf also covers reports and expense tracking.
- 2.8GPA
Invoice Ninja
Free plan · from $14/mo
Invoicing, expenses and time tracking with a free plan.
- Only Invoice Ninja lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- InvoicePlane is open source, according to its own site.
- Invoice Ninja also covers time tracking and expense tracking.
- 2.2GPA
Akaunting
Free plan · from $72/yr
Open-source accounting you can host yourself or use in the cloud.
- InvoicePlane also covers quotes and estimates.
- Akaunting also covers reports, bookkeeping and expense tracking.
- 2.8GPA
Manager.io
Free plan · from $59/mo
Free offline accounting for Windows, Mac and Linux, with a paid cloud.
- Only Manager.io lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- InvoicePlane is open source, according to its own site.
- InvoicePlane also covers quotes and estimates.
- 2.2GPA
Bigcapital
Free
Open-source accounting you host yourself, with a cloud version planned.
- InvoicePlane also covers quotes and estimates.
- Bigcapital also covers reports, bookkeeping and inventory.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is InvoicePlane free?
Yes. InvoicePlane is free to use.
How much does InvoicePlane cost?
InvoicePlane lists one plan. Self-hosted: $0.
What platforms does InvoicePlane work on?
InvoicePlane is available on Web.
Does InvoicePlane have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. InvoicePlane is listed for Web.
Does InvoicePlane have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. InvoicePlane is listed for Web.
Is InvoicePlane open source?
Yes. InvoicePlane is open source, according to its own site.
What does InvoicePlane integrate with?
InvoicePlane's listing names PayPal and Stripe. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes InvoicePlane?
InvoicePlane is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to InvoicePlane?
The closest alternatives to InvoicePlane in our directory are InvoiceShelf, Invoice Ninja, Akaunting, Manager.io and Bigcapital.
How does InvoicePlane compare with other accounting and invoicing tools?
InvoicePlane's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 22 of the 127 other accounting and invoicing tools we grade, and level with 20.
Is InvoicePlane good value for money?
ToolGPA grades InvoicePlane C for value for money. InvoicePlane has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of InvoicePlane?
InvoicePlane is free, so making your own would save you nothing. That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 85 of the 127 other accounting and invoicing tools grade higher.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from InvoicePlane’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from InvoicePlane's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by InvoicePlane. Prices change, so check invoiceplane.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- InvoicePlane, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/invoiceplane
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Prices and grades as they are today
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what InvoicePlane’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. InvoicePlane is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by InvoicePlane. Prices and plans change: check invoiceplane.com before you buy.