InvoiceShelf

7.7easy start · #18 of 84
in Invoicing software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you worknot on record

Runs on api, self-hosted, Web.

InvoiceShelf is ranked #18 of 84 in invoicing software on The Geeks Club. It runs on API, Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan.

InvoiceShelf plans and pricing

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InvoiceShelf Free Free forever · open source under AGPL-3.0 · self-hosted · unlimited invoices and customers · no seats or subscription invoiceshelf.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on invoicing software

Free plan: Yes
Invoice tracking: Yes
Overdue balance reports: Yes
Payment reminders: Yes
Customer payment portal: Yes
Recurring invoices: Yes
Payment methods: card

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The record

What it does: InvoiceShelf is an open-source, self-hosted web application for creating invoices and estimates, tracking payments, and managing expenses.
Invoicing: It supports branded invoices and estimates, custom fields, tax rules, multi-currency, and PDF templates.
Recurring billing: It can generate recurring invoices for retainers, subscriptions, and repeat customers.
Expenses and reports: Users can track expenses and access reports for sales, taxes, overdue balances, and profit.
Customer portal: Customers can use a private portal to view invoices, estimates, and payments without separate account setup.
Payments: The product supports recording partial and full payments, and the homepage lists Stripe checkout for online card payments.
Storage integrations: Remote file storage drivers listed in the documentation include Dropbox, Amazon S3, and DigitalOcean Spaces.
API and extensibility: InvoiceShelf advertises a full REST API using Sanctum tokens and a module system; webhooks are marked as coming soon.
AI assistant connections: InvoiceShelf 3 documentation describes MCP connections for Claude, ChatGPT, Claude Code, and Cursor, with read-only or read-and-write access.
AI availability: The MCP server is available in InvoiceShelf 3.0.0-alpha.5 and remains off until a super admin enables it.
Security: The InvoiceShelf 2.4.6 release notes say it fixed two security issues involving file disk selection and saved storage credentials.
Backups: Users can back up files and the database from the UI, choosing a full, database-only, or files-only backup.
Requirements: The download page lists PHP 8.3 or 8.4, Nginx or Apache, and MySQL 8+, MariaDB 10.4+, PostgreSQL 13+, or SQLite 3.35+.
Support: The product page lists community support on Discord and links to GitHub Discussions for installation help.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Invoicing Software in 2026#18 of 84
Best Accounts Receivable Software in 2026#4 of 28

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Sources

docs.invoiceshelf.com· checked 30 Sept 2026
invoiceshelf.com/features· checked 30 Sept 2026
invoiceshelf.com· checked 30 Sept 2026
docs.invoiceshelf.com/guide/file-disk.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
docs.invoiceshelf.com/guide/ai-assistants.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
invoiceshelf.com/download· checked 30 Sept 2026
docs.invoiceshelf.com/guide/backups.html· checked 30 Sept 2026