VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
Ghostfolio vs Google Finance comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Google Finance
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Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Portfolio, and Data Visualizations.
- Coverage tilt: Ghostfolio has 1 categories you won't get in Google Finance; Google Finance has 6 unique categories.
- Pricing: Ghostfolio is Free, Subscription; Google Finance is Free.
Category leaders
- Portfolio: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Watchlist: Google Finance leads (+2 vs 0 net votes for Ghostfolio).
- News: too close to call (0 each).
- Data Visualizations: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Ghostfolio | Google Finance |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos, Other | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Currencies, Cryptos, Futures, Bonds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, API | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
Google Finance strengths
Categories covered by Google Finance but not Ghostfolio.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Ghostfolio and Google Finance both support?
Both platforms cover Portfolio, and Data Visualizations workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Ghostfolio and Google Finance require subscriptions?
Both Ghostfolio and Google Finance 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 Google Finance focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Ghostfolio differentiates itself with 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., whereas Google Finance stands out for Custom watchlists to follow securities and markets, with tailored news feeds for tracked symbols., Simple portfolio tools: add holdings with quantity, cost basis, and date; convert watchlists to portfolios; experiment with simulated “playground” portfolios; switch portfolio currency., and Performance tracking with one-day and total returns, plus portfolio value charts. Comparisons are based on time-weighted rate of return (TWR)..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.