VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Sunday, December 7, 2025

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BizToc vs Ghostfolio comparison

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

Quick takeaways

BizToc adds News, Reddit, and Data APIs coverage that Ghostfolio skips.

Ghostfolio includes Portfolio, and Data Visualizations categories that BizToc omits.

In depth comparison

BizToc

biztoc.com

Single‑page, real‑time business & finance news aggregator created by Thomas Marban and backed by Mark Cuban. Includes a chronological 'Wire', image‑driven 'Imagery' view, search, customizable grid, dark mode, RSS, an official REST API via RapidAPI, a ChatGPT plugin entry, and OpenBB integration.

Platforms

WebMobileDesktopAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

‘Wire’ page: real‑time, chronological feed from ~top 100 U.S. business sites.
Homepage hubs for major publishers plus ‘Reddit Trending’, ‘X Trends’, and movers blocks.
‘Imagery’ (NewsWall): latest business news in pictures.
Customization: dark mode and configurable news grid; site‑wide search.
Distribution: RSS feed + iOS app (Designed for iPad/iPhone/Mac), Chrome extension.

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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.

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

BizToc

Distinct strengths include:

News Reddit Data APIs

‘Wire’ page: real‑time, chronological feed from ~top 100 U.S. business sites.
Homepage hubs for major publishers plus ‘Reddit Trending’, ‘X Trends’, and movers blocks.
‘Imagery’ (NewsWall): latest business news in pictures.
Customization: dark mode and configurable news grid; site‑wide search.

Ghostfolio

Distinct strengths include:

Portfolio Data Visualizations

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	BizToc	Ghostfolio
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: APIs & SDKs Unique: News, Reddit, Data APIs	Shared: APIs & SDKs Unique: Portfolio, Data Visualizations
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Mutual Funds	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, Mobile, Desktop, API	Web, Mobile, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique ‘Wire’ page: real‑time, chronological feed from ~top 100 U.S. business sites. Homepage hubs for major publishers plus ‘Reddit Trending’, ‘X Trends’, and movers blocks. ‘Imagery’ (NewsWall): latest business news in pictures. Customization: dark mode and configurable news grid; site‑wide search. Distribution: RSS feed + iOS app (Designed for iPad/iPhone/Mac), Chrome extension. API: Official REST API on RapidAPI (base URL biztoc.p.rapidapi.com), with OpenBB integration; ChatGPT plugin link present on-site.	Unique 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). Premium managed cloud version (~$40/year) for users who don’t want to self-host.
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 BizToc and Ghostfolio both support?

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

Do BizToc and Ghostfolio require subscriptions?

Both BizToc and Ghostfolio keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access BizToc and Ghostfolio?

Both BizToc and Ghostfolio support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

BizToc differentiates itself with ‘Wire’ page: real‑time, chronological feed from ~top 100 U.S. business sites., Homepage hubs for major publishers plus ‘Reddit Trending’, ‘X Trends’, and movers blocks., and ‘Imagery’ (NewsWall): latest business news in pictures., 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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