Question 1

Which is easier to set up?

Accepted Answer

Invoice.website requires no setup — visit the site and create an invoice. Invoice Ninja's cloud version needs account creation; self-hosted needs server configuration.

Question 2

Is Invoice Ninja really open-source?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Invoice Ninja's source code is available under the Elastic License 2.0 (not MIT), which allows self-hosting but has some restrictions on offering it as a service.

Question 3

Which is more customizable?

Accepted Answer

Invoice Ninja is more customizable at a technical level — you can modify the source code. Invoice.website offers extensive template and design customization through its UI.

Question 4

Can Invoice.website accept payments?

Accepted Answer

Invoice.website generates invoices with payment instructions but does not process payments. Invoice Ninja integrates with Stripe, PayPal, and other gateways.

Invoice.website vs Invoice Ninja