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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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Ghostfolio vs Koyfin comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Ghostfolio adds APIs & SDKs coverage that Koyfin skips.

Koyfin includes Screeners, ETF Screeners, News, Alerts, Calendar, Financials, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Overlap, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, Watchlist, Short Interest, and Dividends categories that Ghostfolio omits.

Ghostfolio 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., and Self-hosting supported with official Docker images (amd64/arm variants), plus templates for platforms like CasaOS, Home Assistant, Runtipi, TrueCharts, Umbrel, and Unraid..

Koyfin is known for: Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison., Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day., and Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted..

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

Web

Mobile

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

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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Koyfin

koyfin.com

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Global market analytics platform combining screeners, financials, charting, news, and portfolio tools. US equity data is a mix of live and 15-minute delayed quotes, Canada is delayed 15 minutes, and other markets are end-of-day. CSV exports are available, but certain fields such as detailed financials and analyst estimates are restricted. Advisor plans add client portfolio management, custodian integrations, and professional reporting. Options functionality is announced but not yet live.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison.
Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day.
Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted.
Custom Formulas & Calculations for table columns. Limits vary by plan: Free (1), Plus (up to 10), Premium (unlimited).
Mobile apps for iOS and Android with synced watchlists, price alerts, and access to core features.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

2 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Portfolio, and Data Visualizations.

Where they differ

Ghostfolio

Distinct strengths include:

APIs & SDKs

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.

Koyfin

Distinct strengths include:

Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison.
Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day.
Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted.
Custom Formulas & Calculations for table columns. Limits vary by plan: Free (1), Plus (up to 10), Premium (unlimited).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Ghostfolio	Koyfin
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Portfolio, Data Visualizations Unique: APIs & SDKs	Shared: Portfolio, Data Visualizations Unique: Screeners, ETF Screeners, News, Alerts, Calendar, Financials, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Overlap, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Valuation, Watchlist, Short Interest, Dividends
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos, Currencies	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos
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
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 Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison. Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day. Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted. Custom Formulas & Calculations for table columns. Limits vary by plan: Free (1), Plus (up to 10), Premium (unlimited). Mobile apps for iOS and Android with synced watchlists, price alerts, and access to core features. Portfolio and Model Portfolios with analytics including performance, drawdown, beta, and correlations. Advisor plans include client-ready PDF reports with tiered monthly limits.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Highlighted

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Ghostfolio and Koyfin 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 Koyfin require subscriptions?

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

How can you access Ghostfolio and Koyfin?

Both Ghostfolio and Koyfin 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 Koyfin stands out for Plan tiers: Free, Plus ($39/mo), Premium ($79/mo), Advisor Core ($209/mo), and Advisor Pro ($299/mo), with a published plan comparison., Global equities coverage with prices, financial statements, valuation, analyst estimates, filings, news, and transcripts. US quotes are live or 15-minute delayed, Canadian quotes are 15-minute delayed, and most international markets are end-of-day., and Stock Screener covering ~100,000 global equities with nearly 6,000 filter criteria. Results can be saved to watchlists or exported to CSV, though some data exports are restricted..

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