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Ghostfolio vs Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Ghostfolio adds Portfolio, and Data Visualizations coverage that Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar) skips.

Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar) includes Brokerage, IPO, Calendar, and News categories that Ghostfolio omits.

In depth comparison

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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Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar)

groww.in

Groww provides a retail‑friendly IPO workflow for India: browse upcoming/open/closed IPOs (Mainboard & SME), apply using a UPI mandate, and track allotment/listing. Bond IPOs are now supported on the app. IPO applications on Groww use UPI (₹5 lakh daily cap for capital‑market UPI), while ASBA remains available via banks separately. Allotment status can be checked in‑app if you applied on Groww; otherwise, Groww links to NSE/BSE and registrar pages. Trading APIs (separate, optional subscription) exist for order placement and live data but do not document IPO application endpoints.

Platforms

WebMobileAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

IPO hub with tabs: Open, Upcoming, Closed; deal cards show price band, lot size, dates, RHP link, and (where available) GMP context.
Covers both Mainboard and SME IPOs; dedicated SME view.
In‑app IPO apply via UPI mandate (enter UPI ID, approve mandate on supported UPI app).
Allotment tracking: in‑app status if applied on Groww; guides for NSE/BSE/registrar checks.
Editorial ‘day‑X subscription’ updates and allotment posts for new issues.

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Where they differ

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.

Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar)

Distinct strengths include:

Brokerage IPO Calendar News

IPO hub with tabs: Open, Upcoming, Closed; deal cards show price band, lot size, dates, RHP link, and (where available) GMP context.
Covers both Mainboard and SME IPOs; dedicated SME view.
In‑app IPO apply via UPI mandate (enter UPI ID, approve mandate on supported UPI app).
Allotment tracking: in‑app status if applied on Groww; guides for NSE/BSE/registrar checks.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Ghostfolio	Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: APIs & SDKs Unique: Portfolio, Data Visualizations	Shared: APIs & SDKs Unique: Brokerage, IPO, Calendar, News
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos, Currencies	Stocks, 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, Mobile, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	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.	Unique IPO hub with tabs: Open, Upcoming, Closed; deal cards show price band, lot size, dates, RHP link, and (where available) GMP context. Covers both Mainboard and SME IPOs; dedicated SME view. In‑app IPO apply via UPI mandate (enter UPI ID, approve mandate on supported UPI app). Allotment tracking: in‑app status if applied on Groww; guides for NSE/BSE/registrar checks. Editorial ‘day‑X subscription’ updates and allotment posts for new issues. Bond IPOs: apply to corporate bond offerings directly from the app.
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 Ghostfolio and Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar) 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 Ghostfolio and Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar) require subscriptions?

Both Ghostfolio and Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Ghostfolio and Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar)?

Both Ghostfolio and Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar) 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?

Ghostfolio differentiates itself with 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., whereas Groww — IPOs (Apply & Calendar) stands out for IPO hub with tabs: Open, Upcoming, Closed; deal cards show price band, lot size, dates, RHP link, and (where available) GMP context., Covers both Mainboard and SME IPOs; dedicated SME view., and In‑app IPO apply via UPI mandate (enter UPI ID, approve mandate on supported UPI app)..

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