Invoice Ninja

Open-source invoicing you can self-host for free, or run hosted for a small fee.

Solo / FreelancerSmall businessGlobal

Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026 · Pricing verified Jul 15, 2026

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Our take

Best for technical freelancers and small teams who want an open-source, no-lock-in invoicing tool — either free to self-host or cheap to host.

Choose this if...

Developers and technical freelancers comfortable self-hosting
Anyone who wants to avoid vendor lock-in on their invoicing data

Look elsewhere if...

You're not comfortable maintaining your own server for the self-hosted route
You need full accounting (ledgers, reconciliation), not just invoicing

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Pricing

Verified Jul 15, 2026 against Invoice Ninja's own pricing page.

Plan	Monthly	Annual	Key limits
Free (hosted)	Free	Free	5 clients, unlimited invoices
Pro (1 user)	14 USD/mo	140 USD/yr	Scales per user, up to $300/mo for 100 users
Enterprise (1-2 users)	18 USD/mo	—	Scales per user tier, up to $300/mo for 51-100 users

Free tier reality

Self-hosted edition is always free and unlimited. The hosted Free plan is capped at 5 clients with unlimited invoices. Paid hosted plans scale by user count.

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Pros

Open-source self-hosting option means zero ongoing cost if you run it yourself
Generous free tier on the hosted version for low client counts
Good proposal/quote tooling alongside invoicing

Cons

Self-hosting requires technical comfort (server setup, updates, backups)
UI is less polished than FreshBooks/Bonsai
Not a full double-entry accounting system

Key features

Self-hosted (free, open-source) or hosted options
Client portal
Recurring invoices and subscriptions
Proposal and quote builder
Time tracking

Integrations

VERIFY

Platforms

web
ios
android

Regional fit

Self-hosting removes regional restrictions entirely; the hosted plans are US-billed.

Global

Best for

Freelancers Agencies Consulting Solo / Freelancer Small business

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Invoice Ninja FAQ

Questions about this tool

Is Invoice Ninja free?

Yes, there's a free tier. Self-hosted edition is always free and unlimited. The hosted Free plan is capped at 5 clients with unlimited invoices. Paid hosted plans scale by user count.

How much does Invoice Ninja cost?

Free. We verify pricing directly against Invoice Ninja's own pricing page — see the pricing table above for the full breakdown of plans, and check the verified date before making a decision, since software pricing changes often.

Who is Invoice Ninja best for?

Developers and technical freelancers comfortable self-hosting Anyone who wants to avoid vendor lock-in on their invoicing data

Who should avoid Invoice Ninja?

You're not comfortable maintaining your own server for the self-hosted route You need full accounting (ledgers, reconciliation), not just invoicing

Does Invoice Ninja work well outside the US?

Self-hosting removes regional restrictions entirely; the hosted plans are US-billed.

What are the best alternatives to Invoice Ninja?

Worth comparing: QuickBooks Online, Xero, FreshBooks, Wave. See the Alternatives section above for why you might pick one of these instead.

Pricing

Plan	Monthly	Annual	Key limits
Free (hosted)	Free	Free	5 clients, unlimited invoices
Pro (1 user)	14 USD/mo	140 USD/yr	Scales per user, up to $300/mo for 100 users
Enterprise (1-2 users)	18 USD/mo	—	Scales per user tier, up to $300/mo for 51-100 users