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InvoiceNinja: The extensive self-hosted Solution for Invoicing

InvoiceNinja: The extensive self-hosted Solution for Invoicing

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InvoiceNinja is much more than just an invoicing tool—it is a comprehensive platform that supports businesses of all sizes, freelancers, and agencies in automating and optimizing their financial processes. Whether you need to create invoices, process online payments, track expenses, or manage projects and tasks, InvoiceNinja offers a wide range of features that simplify your daily work.

In this post, we introduce you to the key features of InvoiceNinja, with a special focus on the Client Portal, support for X-Invoices or e-Invoices, and Banking Reconciliation.

What is InvoiceNinja?

InvoiceNinja Platform

InvoiceNinja is a modern and flexible invoicing software specifically designed for small businesses and freelancers. You can create unlimited invoices and quotes, set up individual payment instructions, and even utilize dynamic dashboards to keep a close eye on your finances. The platform is designed to be perfectly adaptable to your specific needs.

InvoiceNinja v5 is licensed under the Elastic License 2.0, which makes it source-available but not open source in the OSI sense. The self-hosted version includes all Pro and Enterprise features of the hosted app; a white-label licence for USD 40 per year removes the InvoiceNinja branding from the client-facing area (README). The current version is 5.13.47 from 10 October 2026 (releases).

Key Features at a Glance

InvoiceNinja impresses with a wide range of features that cover all aspects of invoicing and financial management:

  • Unlimited Invoicing and Quote Creation:
    Create and send invoices and quotes in real time with a live PDF preview feature.

  • Customizable Invoice Templates:
    Upload your company logo and customize the colors and designs of the templates to match your corporate design.

  • Online Payment Gateways:
    Integrate popular payment providers such as Stripe, PayPal, GoCardless, Mollie, and many more (payment drivers in the source code) to receive payments quickly and easily.

  • Dynamic Dashboards:
    Keep track of revenue, sent invoices, upcoming due dates, and much more.

  • Recurring Invoices & Auto-Billing:
    Automate the invoicing process for long-term clients and save valuable time.

  • Inventory Tracking:
    Automatically reduce your inventory as invoices are sent and receive notifications when stock is low.

  • Multilingual and Multi-Currency Support:
    Create invoices in various languages and currencies—ideal for companies operating internationally.

Focus: The Client Portal

InvoiceNinja Client Portal

A particular highlight of InvoiceNinja is the integrated Client Portal. Here, your clients can:

  • View Their Invoices, Quotes, and Payment Details:
    Each client receives their own area where all previous transactions and documents are displayed in an organized manner.

  • Upload Documents and Payment Receipts:
    Facilitate smooth information exchange by allowing your clients to upload important documents directly in the portal.

  • Track Payment Status in Real Time:
    With the Client Portal, your clients always know which invoices have been paid and which are still outstanding.

This portal not only improves communication but also increases transparency and customer satisfaction.

Support for X-Invoices / e-Invoices

InvoiceNinja offers comprehensive support for X-Invoices or e-Invoices—a must for companies that need to send legally compliant digital invoices. Thanks to this feature, you can:

  • Create Invoices in a Standardized Electronic Format:
    Easily meet legal requirements and simplify digital archiving.

  • Utilize Interfaces for Data Exchange:
    Seamlessly integrate InvoiceNinja into your existing systems and automate the invoice dispatch to public contractors and business partners.

Since version 5.11.0 (December 2024), InvoiceNinja generates ZUGFeRD XML, imports incoming XML invoices as expenses via drag and drop, and supports sending and receiving via the PEPPOL network, including for self-hosted installations. For PEPPOL, self-hosters need a verified white-label licence and e-credits (500 credits for USD 50, 1,000 credits for USD 100, each valid for 12 months); the PEPPOL connection runs through the service provider Storecove (announcement in the InvoiceNinja forum).

Banking Reconciliation – Automatic Payment Recognition

Another key feature of InvoiceNinja is Banking Reconciliation. By connecting your bank account, you can:

  • Automatically Reconcile Incoming Payments:
    As soon as a payment is received in your bank account, the associated invoice is automatically marked as paid.

  • Avoid Time-Consuming Manual Reconciliations:
    Save valuable resources by letting the system automatically synchronize and reconcile your financial data.

Conclusion

InvoiceNinja is a powerful, flexible, and cost-efficient solution that goes far beyond traditional invoicing. With an intuitive Client Portal, comprehensive support for e-Invoices, and intelligent Banking Reconciliation, the platform offers everything you need for modern financial management. Discover how InvoiceNinja can help you minimize administrative effort and focus on what really matters: your core business.

Sources

Timo Wevelsiep

Written by

Timo Wevelsiep

Co-Founder & CEO

Co-Founder of WZ-IT. Specialized in cloud infrastructure, open-source platforms and managed services for SMEs and enterprise clients worldwide.

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