Comparison
InvoiceScript
vs InvoicePlane.
Both are self-hosted PHP invoicing tools.
Free and open-source vs paid with included support.
InvoiceScript
Commercial 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 email support included.
InvoicePlane
Free, open-source invoicing application built on CodeIgniter. Invoices, quotes, and basic payment tracking. MIT-licensed. Community-supported with no commercial support tier.
Features
Feature by feature.
| Feature | InvoiceScript | InvoicePlane |
|---|---|---|
| Support model | Commercial license with email support | Community-supported (MIT) |
| Framework | Laravel | CodeIgniter |
| 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 | One-click updater included | Community-driven releases |
| Support | Email support included | Community support only |
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, 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.
Modern stack with included support
InvoiceScript is built on Laravel with email support included. InvoicePlane uses a different PHP framework and a community-driven support model with no commercial support tier.
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 is a solid free invoicing tool. If you already run it and it works for your needs, there is no urgent reason to switch. It costs nothing and the MIT license gives you full freedom. The trade-off is a different PHP framework and a community support model with no commercial backing.
Choose InvoiceScript if you want a commercial Laravel invoicing tool with included email support, EPC payment QR codes, UBL XML export, automated reminders, and credit notes.
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