FyInvoice vs Invoice Ninja
Same self-hostable freedom; FyInvoice is the better fit if you want a polished hosted experience without spinning up your own server.
Two doors. Same problem.
Quick read on what each tool charges, who it's for, and where the free-tier ceiling lands. The full breakdown is in the sections below.
FyInvoice
Invoices that look like you mean it.
- Pricing
- Free forever for the core tools
- Free tier
- Free without the install/hosting overhead.
- Where it shines
- Browser-first, no signup, honest cloud labelling
Invoice Ninja
Same self-hostable freedom; FyInvoice is the better fit if you want a polished hosted experience without spinning up your own server.
- Pricing
- Free self-hosted · $10/mo hosted Pro
- Free tier
- Varies by tool — most have caps.
- Where it shines
- Open-source, self-hostable for full data control
The case for switching.
The places we've leaned harder than Invoice Ninja. Each is something a daily user feels the friction of in the alternative.
No infrastructure to set up — open the URL, start billing
Tasteful default styling without a theme-builder rabbit hole
GST + VAT + multi-currency in one studio
Browser-first with no upload
The honest column.
Places Invoice Ninja is genuinely stronger. Picking the right tool for the job sometimes means picking the other one — and we'd rather tell you that up front than waste your time.
Open-source, self-hostable for full data control
Recurring invoices, payment reminders, client portal
Highly customizable invoice templates
We'd rather you pick the right tool than the most-marketed one. If anything in this column outweighs the §02 list for your workflow, stay with Invoice Ninja — and we'll see you for the next job.
Feature ledger.
The same questions, asked of both. FyInvoice on the left; Invoice Ninja on the right. Sourced from publicly visible pricing, marketing, and product docs.
| Question | FyInvoice | Invoice Ninja |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier? | Yes — every core tool, no caps. | Free without the install/hosting overhead. |
| Signup required? | No, never for the basics. | Often required for downloads. |
| File-size limit (free)? | None on browser-first tools. | Common cap on free tier. |
| Browser-first? | Most ops stay on-device. | Cloud-only by default. |
| Tools chain? | Output → input, no re-uploads. | Mostly per-tool, separate uploads. |
| Paid tier | FyInvoice Cloud Pro — optional. | Free self-hosted · $10/mo hosted Pro |
Free tier?
- FyInvoice
- Yes — every core tool, no caps.
- Invoice Ninja
- Free without the install/hosting overhead.
Signup required?
- FyInvoice
- No, never for the basics.
- Invoice Ninja
- Often required for downloads.
File-size limit (free)?
- FyInvoice
- None on browser-first tools.
- Invoice Ninja
- Common cap on free tier.
Browser-first?
- FyInvoice
- Most ops stay on-device.
- Invoice Ninja
- Cloud-only by default.
Tools chain?
- FyInvoice
- Output → input, no re-uploads.
- Invoice Ninja
- Mostly per-tool, separate uploads.
Paid tier
- FyInvoice
- FyInvoice Cloud Pro — optional.
- Invoice Ninja
- Free self-hosted · $10/mo hosted Pro
Ready to switch from Invoice Ninja?
No signup, no install, no commitment. Open FyInvoice and try the tools you use most — most of your existing files import without conversion.
Reviewed against publicly available info on Invoice Ninja as of launch. We'll keep this current.