Comparison
InvoiceScript
vs InvoicePlane.
Both are self-hosted PHP invoicing tools.
One is actively maintained. The other is not.
InvoiceScript
Actively maintained self-hosted invoicing tool built on Laravel. PDF invoices with EPC payment QR codes, automated reminders, recurring invoices, UBL XML export. One-time purchase with ongoing updates and support.
InvoicePlane
Free, open-source invoicing application built on CodeIgniter. Invoices, quotes, and basic payment tracking. Last stable release (1.5.11) was in 2018. A planned v2 rewrite has not shipped.
Features
Feature by feature.
| Feature | InvoiceScript | InvoicePlane |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Actively maintained (2026) | Last stable release: 2018 |
| Framework | Laravel (PHP 8.4+) | CodeIgniter 3 |
| Pricing model | One-time purchase | Free (MIT license) |
| PDF invoices | Three branded templates | Basic PDF generation |
| Payment QR codes | EPC QR on every EUR invoice | Not available |
| Automated reminders | Configurable schedules, per-customer overrides | Not available |
| Recurring invoices | Built-in with auto-generation | Basic recurring support |
| Quotes / estimates | Full workflow with customer approval | Quotes available |
| Credit notes | Linked to original invoice | Not available |
| E-invoicing (UBL) | UBL 2.1 XML export | Not available |
| Multi-user roles | Owner, admin, accountant, employee | Basic user management |
| Tax handling | Multiple rates per invoice, reverse charge | Single tax rate per item |
| Dashboard | Revenue KPIs, charts, activity feed | Basic overview |
| Database | SQLite or MySQL | MySQL only |
| Updates | Active releases, one-click updater | No releases since 2018 |
| Support | Email support included | Community only (forum archived) |
Their strengths
Where InvoicePlane wins.
Free and open-source
InvoicePlane is MIT-licensed and completely free. No purchase required. If budget is the primary constraint and you can accept the maintenance risk, InvoicePlane costs nothing to try.
MIT license
InvoicePlane uses the MIT license, which imposes no restrictions on commercial use, modification, or redistribution. InvoiceScript includes full source code but under a commercial license (one installation per purchase).
Our strengths
Where InvoiceScript wins.
Actively maintained
InvoiceScript is built on Laravel with PHP 8.4 support, regular updates, and email support. InvoicePlane's last stable release was in 2018, and the project's community forum has been archived.
EPC payment QR codes
Every EUR invoice includes an EPC QR code for instant bank transfers. InvoicePlane has no payment QR code support.
E-invoicing compliance
UBL 2.1 XML export for EU e-invoicing readiness. EN 16931 compatible data mapping. InvoicePlane does not support structured e-invoicing formats.
Automated reminders and credit notes
Configurable reminder schedules with per-customer overrides. Full credit note workflow linked to original invoices. InvoicePlane has neither feature.
Summary
The verdict.
InvoicePlane was a solid free invoicing tool when it was actively developed. If you already run it and it works for your needs, there is no urgent reason to switch. But the project has not shipped a release since 2018, and relying on unmaintained software for financial documents carries risk.
Choose InvoiceScript if you want a maintained, self-hosted invoicing tool with modern features: EPC payment QR codes, UBL XML export, automated reminders, credit notes, and a supported codebase running on current PHP.
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