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Free Alternatives to rotki

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Free Alternatives to rotki

Zero-cost replacements grouped by fit, tradeoffs, pricing friction, and platform access. Use this list to test rotki before paying for another subscription.

Switching from rotki doesn't have to cost a thing. We've curated 2 free-tier alternatives that cover similar workflows, from Portfolio and beyond. Each pick below is framed by fit, caveats, and access friction so you can trial replacements without opening your wallet.

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Which Alternative Should You Use?

Ghostfolio

Closest replacement

Best for: Privacy-conscious users looking for an open-source portfolio and net-worth dashboard they can self-host.

Ghostfolio best matches the base workflow on portfolio tracking, portfolio analytics, and long-term portfolio tracking.
Ghostfolio also has a free plan, so you can try it without paying. Free-plan limits: Self-hosted open-source use is free.

Watch for: Self-hosting has operational burden: The self-hosted option requires running and maintaining your own Ghostfolio instance and data setup; managed Basic is also free.

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Wealthfolio

Best audience fit

Best for: Privacy-conscious long-term investors looking for portfolio, net-worth, spending, and retirement-planning workflows in a local database they control.

Wealthfolio best matches the base workflow on portfolio tracking, portfolio analytics, and long-term portfolio tracking.
Wealthfolio also has a free plan, so you can try it without paying. Free-plan limits: The AGPL-3.0 core app is free, uses pay-what-you-want downloads, and does not require an account.

Watch for: No native Android app: Native Android is planned but not available. Android users currently need the progressive web app from a self-hosted Wealthfolio instance.

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Best audience fit

Wealthfolio

Bottom line: Privacy-conscious long-term investors looking for portfolio, net-worth, spending, and retirement-planning workflows in a local database they control.

Keep

Portfolio

Gain

Data Visualizations
Performance Attribution
Risk Metrics
Monte Carlo

Lose

On-chain Analytics
Wallet / Address Monitoring
Downloadable Tax Reports
Capital Gains Estimator

Watch out

Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on API and market data.
Free-plan limits: The AGPL-3.0 core app is free, uses pay-what-you-want downloads, and does not require an account. Free use relies on manual tracking or CSV imports; automatic brokerage and device sync require Wealthfolio Connect. Self-hosted use requires the user to supply and maintain the server, authentication, secrets, backups, and updates.
No native Android app: Native Android is planned but not available. Android users currently need the progressive web app from a self-hosted Wealthfolio instance.

Cost

Free, no signup

$2.99/moto go paid

No comparable monthly price for rotki

Fit: Partial replacement

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Closest replacement

Ghostfolio

Bottom line: Privacy-conscious users looking for an open-source portfolio and net-worth dashboard they can self-host.

Keep

Portfolio

Gain

Data Visualizations
APIs & Data Feeds

Lose

On-chain Analytics
Wallet / Address Monitoring
Downloadable Tax Reports
Capital Gains Estimator

Watch out

Useful when you want to add market data API, portfolio watchlists, and charting and technical analysis instead of mirroring the current workflow.
Free-plan limits: Self-hosted open-source use is free. Managed Basic hosting is free with unlimited transactions and accounts. Premium costs $48 per year and adds advanced analytics, professional market data, and email or chat support.
Self-hosting has operational burden: The self-hosted option requires running and maintaining your own Ghostfolio instance and data setup; managed Basic is also free.

Cost

Free, no signup

$4/moto go paid, billed yearly

No comparable monthly price for rotki

Fit: Partial replacement

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What This Shortlist Tells You

Ghostfolio is the closest drop-in replacement with overlapping coverage in Portfolio while adding Data Visualizations and APIs & Data Feeds coverage and Open-source wealth management software and personal finance dashboard to track net worth across cash, stocks, ETFs and cryptocurrencies on multiple platforms, with a privacy-focused design. and Multi-account portfolio tracking with full transaction CRUD, various charts, static risk analysis and performance over standard timeframes such as Today, WTD, MTD, YTD, 1Y, 5Y and Max. features (workflow overlap ~33%).

Every pick keeps a free tier; start with Ghostfolio and Wealthfolio to road-test rotki workflows without paying up front.

Round out your stack with new coverage areas like Data Visualizations, APIs & Data Feeds, Performance Attribution, and Risk Metrics.

rotki still leads on On-chain Analytics, Wallet / Address Monitoring, Downloadable Tax Reports, and Capital Gains Estimator, so keep it handy for those workflows.

Coverage Snapshot

Where alternatives already align

Most shared categories across the top matches.

Portfolio×2

New angles introduced

Categories the alternatives add beyond rotki.

Data Visualizations+2 APIs & Data Feeds+1 Broker Connectors+1 Custom Dashboards+1 Monte Carlo+1 Performance Attribution+1 Retirement Calculator+1 Risk Metrics+1

Free Access & Pricing

Free to start

All 2

All 2 have a standing free tier, not a trial.

Paid plans from

$2.99/mo

Wealthfolio is the cheapest listed monthly upgrade. No comparable monthly price is listed for rotki.

Mobile app

2 of 2

2 have a mobile app, like rotki.

API access

1 of 2

1 expose an API or data feed, usually on a paid plan.

Hands-on tested

0 of 2

0 tested hands-on. 0 are analyst picks.

Coverage overlap

27%

Average share of rotki categories each alternative covers.

Free Alternatives FAQ

What are the best free alternatives to rotki?

Ghostfolio and Wealthfolio cover the most rotki workflows without a paid plan, in that order.

Do these picks stay permanently free?

Yes. Every tool listed has a standing free tier, not a trial. Expect caps on exports, seats, or history once you use it heavily.

Which rotki workflows stay covered on the free plan?

The free plans cover Portfolio. Core rotki workflows in those areas do not need a paid upgrade.

What extra coverage do the free alternatives add?

The free alternatives add Data Visualizations, APIs & Data Feeds, Performance Attribution, Risk Metrics, Monte Carlo, Retirement Calculator, Broker Connectors, and Custom Dashboards, which rotki does not cover.

Where might I still rely on rotki?

On-chain Analytics, Wallet / Address Monitoring, Downloadable Tax Reports, and Capital Gains Estimator stay with rotki. Keep it for those tasks, or budget for a paid plan elsewhere if they matter.

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Curation & Accuracy

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