VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Sunday, December 14, 2025

Tool Comparison

AmiBroker vs Ghostfolio comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

AmiBroker adds Quant, Backtesting, Screeners, Monte Carlo, Risk Metrics, Correlation, and Auto-Trading & Bots coverage that Ghostfolio skips.

Ghostfolio includes Portfolio categories that AmiBroker omits.

Ghostfolio keeps a free entry point that AmiBroker lacks.

Ghostfolio offers mobile access, which AmiBroker skips.

In depth comparison

AmiBroker

amibroker.com

Windows desktop platform for technical/system research with a fast AFL scripting language, portfolio‑level backtester, walk‑forward testing, Monte Carlo, and extensive optimization. Real‑time capability and instrument coverage depend on the data plug‑ins you use (e.g., IQFeed, eSignal, Interactive Brokers, Norgate Data). Auto‑trading to IB is available via the official interface. Licenses are perpetual with 24 months of updates.

Platforms

Desktop

Pricing

One-time

Quick highlights

Portfolio‑level backtesting with dynamic position sizing and bar‑by‑bar ranking/PositionScore.
Walk‑forward testing integrated with optimization; in/out‑of‑sample stats.
Monte Carlo simulation (custom metrics can drive optimization/WF objective).
Very fast multi‑threaded optimization with 3D optimization surface visualization.
Exploration/Scanner to build custom screeners and reports via AFL.

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Ghostfolio

ghostfol.io

Open‑source, privacy‑focused wealth management dashboard that can be self‑hosted for free or used via the managed Ghostfolio Premium cloud. Premium adds a professionally sourced market‑data feed and hosted infrastructure on top of the core portfolio tracking features.

Platforms

WebMobileAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

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.
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.
Progressive Web App (PWA) with a mobile-first UI plus an official Android wrapper, so the same Ghostfolio instance can be used on desktop and mobile.
Self-hosting support via AGPL-3.0 code and official Docker images for linux/amd64, arm/v7 and arm64, plus community templates for popular home-server platforms.
Public REST API secured with bearer tokens, including endpoints for importing activities (fees, dividends, interest, liabilities, buys/sells) and for exposing a read-only public portfolio performance endpoint.

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Where they differ

AmiBroker

Distinct strengths include:

Quant Backtesting Screeners Monte Carlo Risk Metrics Correlation Auto-Trading & Bots

Portfolio‑level backtesting with dynamic position sizing and bar‑by‑bar ranking/PositionScore.
Walk‑forward testing integrated with optimization; in/out‑of‑sample stats.
Monte Carlo simulation (custom metrics can drive optimization/WF objective).
Very fast multi‑threaded optimization with 3D optimization surface visualization.

Ghostfolio

Distinct strengths include:

Portfolio

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.
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.
Progressive Web App (PWA) with a mobile-first UI plus an official Android wrapper, so the same Ghostfolio instance can be used on desktop and mobile.
Self-hosting support via AGPL-3.0 code and official Docker images for linux/amd64, arm/v7 and arm64, plus community templates for popular home-server platforms.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	AmiBroker	Ghostfolio
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data Visualizations, APIs & SDKs Unique: Quant, Backtesting, Screeners, Monte Carlo, Risk Metrics, Correlation, Auto-Trading & Bots	Shared: Data Visualizations, APIs & SDKs Unique: Portfolio
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Futures, Currencies	Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos, Other
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Desktop	Web, Mobile, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	One-time	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Portfolio‑level backtesting with dynamic position sizing and bar‑by‑bar ranking/PositionScore. Walk‑forward testing integrated with optimization; in/out‑of‑sample stats. Monte Carlo simulation (custom metrics can drive optimization/WF objective). Very fast multi‑threaded optimization with 3D optimization surface visualization. Exploration/Scanner to build custom screeners and reports via AFL. Rich AFL scripting language for indicators, scans, backtests, and custom metrics; visual debugger.	Unique 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. 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. Progressive Web App (PWA) with a mobile-first UI plus an official Android wrapper, so the same Ghostfolio instance can be used on desktop and mobile. Self-hosting support via AGPL-3.0 code and official Docker images for linux/amd64, arm/v7 and arm64, plus community templates for popular home-server platforms. Public REST API secured with bearer tokens, including endpoints for importing activities (fees, dividends, interest, liabilities, buys/sells) and for exposing a read-only public portfolio performance endpoint. Data import and export flows including manual entry, CSV file import and JSON/API-based imports, with ongoing improvements documented in the changelog.
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 AmiBroker and Ghostfolio both support?

Both platforms cover Data Visualizations, and APIs & SDKs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Ghostfolio offers a free entry point, while AmiBroker requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

Which tool has mobile access?

Ghostfolio ships a dedicated mobile experience, while AmiBroker focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

AmiBroker differentiates itself with Portfolio‑level backtesting with dynamic position sizing and bar‑by‑bar ranking/PositionScore., Walk‑forward testing integrated with optimization; in/out‑of‑sample stats., and Monte Carlo simulation (custom metrics can drive optimization/WF objective)., whereas Ghostfolio stands out for 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., 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., and Progressive Web App (PWA) with a mobile-first UI plus an official Android wrapper, so the same Ghostfolio instance can be used on desktop and mobile..

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