FOSSBilling Alternative

FOSSBillingAlternative

FOSSBilling is a solid open-source fork of BoxBilling, but it still requires self-hosting, PHP servers, and manual maintenance. PayRequest offers a fully managed cloud alternative with 20+ payment methods and zero infrastructure overhead.

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The Key Difference

FOSSBilling

  • Self-hosted PHP requiring your own server
  • Manual updates, backups, and maintenance
  • Limited payment gateways via extensions
  • Hosting-centric — built for server provisioning
  • Community support only — no guaranteed SLA

PayRequest

  • Fully hosted — no server needed
  • Automatic updates and backups included
  • 20+ payment methods built-in natively
  • Universal billing for any B2B business
  • Professional support with live chat

Why Choose PayRequest Over FOSSBilling?

No Server to Manage

FOSSBilling needs a PHP server, MySQL database, and web server configuration. PayRequest is fully hosted — sign up and start billing in minutes.

No Maintenance Burden

Stop worrying about PHP updates, security patches, database backups, and server monitoring. PayRequest handles all infrastructure automatically.

20+ Payment Methods

Accept iDEAL, SEPA, Bancontact, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more out of the box. FOSSBilling relies on limited extensions for payment gateways.

Modern Customer Portal

Give your clients a sleek self-service portal to view invoices, pay bills, and manage subscriptions — not a dated PHP client area.

Beyond Hosting Billing

FOSSBilling is built for hosting provisioning. PayRequest works for any B2B business — agencies, SaaS, services, and more.

Professional Support

Get help via live chat and email when you need it. FOSSBilling relies on community forums with no guaranteed response times.

Feature Comparison

See how PayRequest compares to FOSSBilling

Feature
PayRequest
FOSSBilling
Starting Price
€20/month
Free (open-source)
Hosting
Fully managed cloud
Self-hosted (your server)
Setup Time
Minutes
Hours (server + config)
Maintenance
Zero — fully managed
Manual updates & patches
Payment Methods
20+ built-in
PayPal, Stripe via extensions
European Payments (iDEAL, SEPA)
Native
Recurring Billing
Professional Invoicing
Customer Portal
Modern self-service
Basic client area
Dunning Management
Security Deposits
Professional Support
Live chat + email
Community forums

Note: FOSSBilling is a great open-source project and the best BoxBilling successor. If you need hosting-specific provisioning (cPanel, Plesk, DirectAdmin) and want full control over your server, FOSSBilling is a solid choice. PayRequest is ideal if you want managed billing without the infrastructure overhead.

Ready for Managed Billing?

Try PayRequest free for 14 days. No server setup, no PHP configuration. Just connect Stripe or Mollie and start billing your clients.

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