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BTCPay Server vs LNbits
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| Fact | BTCPay Server | LNbits |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C# | Python |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 7.9k | 1.3k |
| Latest | v2.4.7 | v1.7.1 |
| Last push | 2026-11-12 | 2026-11-11 |
| Release cadence | about 17 days between releases | about 8 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 25 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 25 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace BitPay. Alternatives to BitPay →
Full replacementBTCPay ServerAccepts Bitcoin payments straight to your own wallet, with no processor in between.
PartialLNbitsLightning wallets with an invoice API and payment extensions; Lightning only.
BTCPay Server
BTCPay Server
unsigned The latest release, v2.4.7, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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LNbits
unsigned The latest release, v1.7.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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