rachoon: Self-Host Invoicing for Small Businesses

Overview

Rachoon is a web app for creating and tracking invoices and quotations while keeping billing data under your control. It is aimed at freelancers and small businesses that want a self-hosted alternative to hosted invoicing services.

The app includes client records, payment tracking, customizable invoice templates, and dashboard summaries. It fits teams willing to operate a web application and its supporting services themselves.

Key Features

• Create and manage invoices and quotations.
• Organize and search client information.
• Track payment status, balances, and overdue invoices.
• Customize document templates using Nunjucks.
• Configure multiple currencies and taxes.
• Export invoices as PDFs using Gotenberg.
• View revenue, pending payments, and client statistics on a dashboard.

Use Cases

• Freelancers can issue invoices and monitor overdue payments from one self-hosted app.
• Small businesses can maintain client records and track billing without relying on a hosted invoicing service.
• Organizations billing in different currencies or applying configurable taxes can use its multi-currency and tax settings.
• Operators who need branded invoice documents can customize templates and export them as PDFs.

Getting Started

The README provides a Docker Compose example using Rachoon, PostgreSQL, and Gotenberg. Configure the required application key and database settings, then start the services and visit http://localhost:8080/signup to create an account. See the README for the full configuration and development instructions.

Considerations

• Self-hosting requires operating the app alongside PostgreSQL and Gotenberg, and configuring database credentials and an application key.
• The repository is licensed under AGPL-3.0; review its terms before distributing or modifying the software for your use.
• The README describes Docker deployment and a development setup, but does not specify hosted support or managed operation.