VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Tool Comparison

Ghostfolio vs Open Payments (CMS) comparison

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

Ghostfolio logo

Ghostfolio

ghostfol.io

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
Open Payments (CMS) logo

Open Payments (CMS)

openpaymentsdata.cms.gov

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
GhostfolioWeb, Mobile, API
Open Payments (CMS)Web, API
Categories
Ghostfolio3
Open Payments (CMS)4
Pricing details

Tool

Ghostfolio

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Self-hosted (Open Source)Free
Ghostfolio Premium (Cloud)Subscription

Tool

Open Payments (CMS)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

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Platform details

AttributeGhostfolioOpen Payments (CMS)
Asset types
StocksETFsCryptosOther
Other
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specified
North America
Data freshness
Not specified
End of Day
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
JSON
CSVJSON

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Ghostfolio strengths1

Categories covered by Ghostfolio only.

Open Payments (CMS) strengths2

Categories covered by Open Payments (CMS) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Ghostfolio and Open Payments (CMS)?

Ghostfolio focuses on Portfolio, Data Visualizations, and APIs & SDKs while Open Payments (CMS) specializes in Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Data Visualizations. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Ghostfolio and Open Payments (CMS) cost?

Good news—both Ghostfolio and Open Payments (CMS) offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use Ghostfolio or Open Payments (CMS) on my phone?

Ghostfolio has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Open Payments (CMS) is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Do Ghostfolio and Open Payments (CMS) have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose Ghostfolio or Open Payments (CMS)?

Choose Ghostfolio if you need 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., and 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.. Go with Open Payments (CMS) if Three core datasets each year: General Payments, Research Payments, and Ownership/Investment Interests., and Web search/explorer with filtering and charts; program year downloads available from the portal. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Ghostfolio and Open Payments (CMS) cover?

Both cover Other. Ghostfolio also includes Stocks, ETFs, and Cryptos.

Can I export data from Ghostfolio and Open Payments (CMS)?

Open Payments (CMS) supports data exports to CSV, and JSON. Ghostfolio has more limited export options.

Can I track my portfolio with Ghostfolio or Open Payments (CMS)?

Ghostfolio offers portfolio tracking features. Open Payments (CMS) is more focused on research and analysis.

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