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InvoicePlane vs ProfitBooks
Both stand on invoicing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose InvoicePlane if you want free, self-hosted billing management with client records, recurring invoices, and a customer payment portal. Look elsewhere if you need paid or around-the-clock support, an SLA, or a hosted service that avoids server requirements.
Visit InvoicePlaneChoose ProfitBooks if you want invoicing, receipt capture, inventory tracking, and automated reconciliation on Android or iOS, with a free starting tier. Businesses that rely on bank feeds should look elsewhere; teams needing more users or invoice capacity can consider its paid plans.
Visit ProfitBooksThe facts
| InvoicePlane | ProfitBooks | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Essential: $9.95 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | ProfitBooks |
| Website | invoiceplane.com | profitbooks.net |
| On invoicing software | #3 of 84 | #7 of 84 |
InvoicePlane: what it does well
- Free, self-hosted open source application.
- Manages billing from quotes through payments.
- Includes invoice tracking, recurring invoices, and a customer payment portal.
- Client records support notes and custom fields.
- Themes, amount formats, email templates, and PDF templates are customizable.
What to know first
- Requires web-server or shared-hosting setup.
- Requires PHP 8.0 through 8.1 and a supported database and web server.
- Community support only; no paid help, 24/7 support, or SLA.
- Internet Explorer is no longer supported.
ProfitBooks: what it does well
- Free plan includes one user and one warehouse.
- Creates invoices and captures receipts.
- Tracks inventory and supports accountant access.
- Automated reconciliation is available.
- Apps are available for Android and iOS.
What to know first
- Bank feeds are not available.
- Startup allows up to 10 invoices per month.
- Essential is limited to one user.
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