rachoon vs FOSSBilling
Self-hosted invoicing and billing systems compared
rach oon and FOSSBilling are self-hosted systems for invoicing and client management. rachoon focuses on invoices, quotations, and payment tracking for freelancers and small businesses, while FOSSBilling targets hosting and other online service businesses with billing automation and extensions.
rachoon: Self-Host Invoices with Nuxt and AdonisJS
Rachoon is a self-hosted invoicing platform for freelancers and small businesses, built with Nuxt and AdonisJS. It helps you manage invoices, offers, clients and payments, with PostgreSQL storage and PDF generation through Gotenberg.
FOSSBilling: Billing and Client Management for Hosting Businesses
FOSSBilling is a PHP billing and client management system for hosting providers and other online service businesses. It helps automate invoicing, payments, and client communication, with extensions for custom integrations.
| rachoon | FOSSBilling | |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 978 | 1.7k |
| Forks | 74 | 359 |
| Last analyzed | Oct 26, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 |
Key differences
- rach oon supports invoice and quotation management, configurable taxes and currencies, and PDF generation through Gotenberg; FOSSBilling focuses on billing automation, payment reminders, and client communication.
- rach oon is built with TypeScript, Nuxt, and AdonisJS; FOSSBilling is built with PHP and also lists Node.js 24 or newer in its repository requirements.
- rach oon uses PostgreSQL and its documented Docker setup includes Gotenberg; FOSSBilling supports Docker and lists MariaDB and MySQL among its topics.
- rach oon is licensed under AGPL-3.0; FOSSBilling is licensed under Apache-2.0.
- rach oon is marked quiet, with no commits in the last 90 days and most code from one contributor; FOSSBilling reports ongoing development, broad contributor participation, and fast issue and pull request handling.
- rach oon is aimed at freelancers and small businesses; FOSSBilling focuses on hosting providers and other online service businesses, with use cases including subscriptions, software licenses, and digital downloads.
Choose rachoon if you…
- need invoice and quotation management with payment tracking for a freelancer or small business.
- want configurable currencies, taxes, and invoice templates, with PDFs generated through Gotenberg.
- prefer PostgreSQL and are prepared to operate the documented Docker-based service components.
Choose FOSSBilling if you…
- run a hosting or online service business and need billing automation and payment reminders.
- need multiple payment gateways or an extension-friendly approach to integrations.
- want billing and client management for subscriptions, software licenses, or digital products, and can account for its beta status.
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