Invoice Ninja vs Stripe Invoicing
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Invoicing & Billing Software for Small Business. Last verified June 20, 2026.
The short answer
Invoice Ninja ranks higher on Top 11 (#7 vs #11) for Small business owners and freelancers sending invoices and tracking payments. A powerful, customizable open-source option for those who want to self-host.
At a glance
| Invoice Ninja | Stripe Invoicing | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #7 / The 11 Best Invoicing & Billing Software for Small Business | #11 / The 11 Best Invoicing & Billing Software for Small Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8 | 7.1 |
| Best for | Open-source and self-hosted option | Developer-first, integrated billing |
| Pricing | $ ($0 to $14/mo) | $ (0.4% to 0.5% per paid invoice) |
| HQ | Remote | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2014 | 2010 |
Invoice Ninja
A powerful, customizable open-source option for those who want to self-host.
www.invoiceninja.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Invoicing & Billing Software for Small Business
Stripe Invoicing
A powerful, API-first invoicing engine for businesses built on Stripe.
stripe.com/invoicingSee full entry in The 11 Best Invoicing & Billing Software for Small Business
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