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BTCPayServer

BTCPay Server is a free and open-source Bitcoin payment processor for self-hosted stores, invoices, checkout, wallets, point-of-sale flows, plugins, and…

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BTCPay Server is a free and open-source Bitcoin payment processor for self-hosted stores, invoices, checkout, wallets, point-of-sale flows, plugins, and webhooks without third-party payment processor fees.

Platform availability

Available on 2 of 6 install platforms

  • Unraid
  • TrueNAS (not listed)
  • Umbrel
  • ZimaOS (not listed)
  • Proxmox (not listed)
  • Helm (not listed)

Also on Docker Hub and GitHub

Health score

76/100 Good

Maintained
100last commit 3 days ago
Popular
787,785 GitHub stars
Easy to install
351 install platform, install notes, Docker image
Light to run
602 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM
How is this calculated?

A 0-100 score computed nightly from four factors: maintained (40%: recent commits and steady activity), popular (25%: GitHub stars, log scale), easy to install (20%: platforms, install notes, setup guides, Docker image) and light to run (15%: minimum RAM, ARM support). Factors without data are left out and the rest are rescaled.

Availability: platform listings confirmed today, links checked 11 days ago

GitHub stars
7,785
Open issues
76
Last commit
2026-10-06
Latest release
v2.4.5
License
MIT
Activity
rising

Checked 3 days ago - source: GitHub (btcpayserver/btcpayserver)

Resources & Compatibility

Minimum requirements: 2 GB RAM, 80 GB disk. ARM (e.g. Raspberry Pi) is supported.

Checked 10 days ago - source: Docker Hub image tags and published docs

First-install notes

  • Grab the setup files first Install git and fail2ban, then download and open the BTCPay Server Docker folder. This gives you the setup script and configuration files, so the installer can find everything it needs. source
  • Run the interactive installer Run the setup script in interactive mode from that folder. This starts the guided installation and configuration, so without it BTCPay will not be set up or started. source
  • Choose a real web address Use a real domain or subdomain, such as pay.example.com, when the setup asks. This is the address people use to reach your BTCPay site, so a wrong one can prevent web access and secure payments. source

Fetched 10 days ago - each note links to its source

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Checked 8 days ago - source: AlternativeTo

Common questions

What should I prepare before running the Lightning in a Box installer?

Install git and fail2ban, then download and open the BTCPay Server Docker folder. Run the interactive setup script from that folder; without it BTCPay will not be set up or started.

Why does BTCPay Server setup ask for a web address?

Use a real domain or subdomain, such as pay.example.com. A wrong address can prevent web access and secure payments.

Where is Lightning Network troubleshooting covered?

The FAQ covers Lightning Network troubleshooting and common problems. It also covers finding node info, opening a direct channel with a store, and whether a merchant needs direct channels.

Where does most community discussion happen?

Most discussion takes place on MatterMost, which is described as a self-hosted alternative to Discord.

Answers sourced from docs.btcpayserver.org, github.com, github.com, www.reddit.com

Community

Collected 5 days ago - public community threads