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Manta

Flexible and customizable desktop invoice creation tool with beautiful templates and PDF export.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars5.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags5 topics
Desktop Invoicing AppFreelance BillingBusinessPdf Invoice CreatorInvoice Generator
Overview

Why consider Manta?

Manta is an open-source desktop invoice creation tool written in JavaScript and Electron by Quan Pham (hql98). Designed for freelancers and small businesses, Manta offers customizable drag-and-drop invoice templates, live previewing, multi-currency support, and instant high-resolution PDF generation without recurring cloud subscriptions.

Guided learning

Learn Manta by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Manta

Manta creates professional branded client invoices directly on your local desktop.

Quickstart

bash
1git clone https://github.com/hql98/manta.git
2cd manta && npm install && npm start

Manta is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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Manta FAQs

Manta is listed as a Business tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Manta is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Manta is listed as an alternative to Wave Invoicing. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.