Alpha Spread adds Screeners, Stock Comparison, Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Financials, Transcripts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Watchlist, Alerts, and News coverage that Ghostfolio skips.
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Tool Comparison
Alpha Spread vs Ghostfolio comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Ghostfolio includes Data Visualizations categories that Alpha Spread omits.
Ghostfolio offers mobile access, which Alpha Spread skips.
In depth comparison
Alpha Spread
alphaspread.com
Stock‑valuation platform centered on intrinsic value. Combines DCF and relative valuation into a scenario range (bear/base/bull), adds Wall Street estimates/targets, profitability & solvency scoring, a flexible screener (with alerts), watchlists, an investment journal, curated news, and side‑by‑side comparisons. Enterprise plan advertises API access (currently limited/waitlisted), with public self‑serve tiers Free, Premium, and Unlimited.
Categories
Platforms
WebAPI
Pricing
FreeSubscription
Quick highlights
- Automatic intrinsic value from two methods (DCF + relative valuation) with bear/base/bull range; “valuation history” views.
- Manual DCF with sensitivity analysis; separate discount‑rate (CAPM/WACC) calculator.
- Stock screener with valuation, Wall St targets/estimates, profitability, solvency, dividend safety/shareholder yield; prebuilt screens (e.g., Magic Formula) and email screener alerts.
- Watchlists plus targeted alerts: price/valuation thresholds, analyst price‑target changes, and insider activity.
- Analyst section with price targets and forward estimates; earnings‑calls section; AI assistant for natural‑language summaries/questions.
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Ghostfolio
ghostfol.io
An open-source (AGPL-3.0) portfolio and net-worth tracker designed with privacy in mind. You can self-host it for free using Docker or opt for Ghostfolio Premium, a fully managed cloud version (~$40/year). There’s no broker OAuth; data comes in via manual entry, CSV uploads, or API. Runs as a PWA with mobile access and even allows anonymous sign-ups.
Categories
Platforms
WebMobileAPI
Pricing
FreeSubscription
Quick highlights
- Track net worth and portfolios across cash, stocks, ETFs, and crypto in a privacy-first, open-source app.
- Manage transactions with full CRUD, multiple accounts, return-on-investment timelines (Today, WTD, MTD, YTD, 1Y, 5Y, Max), risk checks, charts, and customizable dark/zen modes.
- Self-hosting supported with official Docker images (amd64/arm variants), plus templates for platforms like CasaOS, Home Assistant, Runtipi, TrueCharts, Umbrel, and Unraid.
- Public REST API with bearer-token authentication for importing activities, duplicate detection, and publishing public portfolio endpoints. Data sources include Yahoo Finance and CoinGecko, alongside manual inputs.
- CSV import for trades and positions (with specific improvements for brokers like IBKR noted in changelogs).
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Where they differ
Alpha Spread
Distinct strengths include:
ScreenersStock ComparisonStock IdeasValuation ModelsFinancialsTranscriptsAnalyst Price TargetsAnalyst Forecasts
- Automatic intrinsic value from two methods (DCF + relative valuation) with bear/base/bull range; “valuation history” views.
- Manual DCF with sensitivity analysis; separate discount‑rate (CAPM/WACC) calculator.
- Stock screener with valuation, Wall St targets/estimates, profitability, solvency, dividend safety/shareholder yield; prebuilt screens (e.g., Magic Formula) and email screener alerts.
- Watchlists plus targeted alerts: price/valuation thresholds, analyst price‑target changes, and insider activity.
Ghostfolio
Distinct strengths include:
- Track net worth and portfolios across cash, stocks, ETFs, and crypto in a privacy-first, open-source app.
- Manage transactions with full CRUD, multiple accounts, return-on-investment timelines (Today, WTD, MTD, YTD, 1Y, 5Y, Max), risk checks, charts, and customizable dark/zen modes.
- Self-hosting supported with official Docker images (amd64/arm variants), plus templates for platforms like CasaOS, Home Assistant, Runtipi, TrueCharts, Umbrel, and Unraid.
- Public REST API with bearer-token authentication for importing activities, duplicate detection, and publishing public portfolio endpoints. Data sources include Yahoo Finance and CoinGecko, alongside manual inputs.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Alpha Spread | Ghostfolio |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Portfolio, APIs & SDKs Unique: Screeners, Stock Comparison, Stock Ideas, Valuation Models, Financials, Transcripts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Forecasts, Watchlist, Alerts, News | Shared: Portfolio, APIs & SDKs Unique: Data Visualizations |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks | Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos, Currencies |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, Mobile, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Alpha Spread and Ghostfolio both support?
Both platforms cover Portfolio, and APIs & SDKs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Alpha Spread and Ghostfolio require subscriptions?
Both Alpha Spread and Ghostfolio keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Ghostfolio ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Alpha Spread focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Alpha Spread differentiates itself with Automatic intrinsic value from two methods (DCF + relative valuation) with bear/base/bull range; “valuation history” views., Manual DCF with sensitivity analysis; separate discount‑rate (CAPM/WACC) calculator., and Stock screener with valuation, Wall St targets/estimates, profitability, solvency, dividend safety/shareholder yield; prebuilt screens (e.g., Magic Formula) and email screener alerts., whereas Ghostfolio stands out for Track net worth and portfolios across cash, stocks, ETFs, and crypto in a privacy-first, open-source app., Manage transactions with full CRUD, multiple accounts, return-on-investment timelines (Today, WTD, MTD, YTD, 1Y, 5Y, Max), risk checks, charts, and customizable dark/zen modes., and Self-hosting supported with official Docker images (amd64/arm variants), plus templates for platforms like CasaOS, Home Assistant, Runtipi, TrueCharts, Umbrel, and Unraid..
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