VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

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Ghostfolio vs Portseido comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Ghostfolio adds APIs & SDKs coverage that Portseido skips.

Portseido includes Dividend, and Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown) 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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Portseido

portseido.com

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Portfolio and dividend tracker covering global stocks, ETFs, and crypto with both web and mobile apps. Free users can track one portfolio with up to 50 transactions. Paid tiers expand limits, add multiple portfolios, and include a 14-day free trial. Dividends and splits are tracked automatically.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Global coverage of stocks (70+ exchanges), 20,000+ ETFs, and major cryptocurrencies.
Performance metrics include Money-Weighted Return (MWR) and Time-Weighted Return (TWR), benchmarked and displayed in your base currency.
Risk analysis with beta and drawdown metrics in the Portfolio Analyzer.
Automatic dividend tracking with history, estimates, and a dividend calendar/forecast, plus automatic split adjustments.
Flexible data input: upload broker CSVs, enter transactions manually, or sync from Google Sheets.

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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.

Portseido

Distinct strengths include:

Dividend Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown)

Global coverage of stocks (70+ exchanges), 20,000+ ETFs, and major cryptocurrencies.
Performance metrics include Money-Weighted Return (MWR) and Time-Weighted Return (TWR), benchmarked and displayed in your base currency.
Risk analysis with beta and drawdown metrics in the Portfolio Analyzer.
Automatic dividend tracking with history, estimates, and a dividend calendar/forecast, plus automatic split adjustments.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Ghostfolio	Portseido
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Portfolio, Data Visualizations Unique: APIs & SDKs	Shared: Portfolio, Data Visualizations Unique: Dividend, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown)
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos, Currencies	Stocks, ETFs, 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 Global coverage of stocks (70+ exchanges), 20,000+ ETFs, and major cryptocurrencies. Performance metrics include Money-Weighted Return (MWR) and Time-Weighted Return (TWR), benchmarked and displayed in your base currency. Risk analysis with beta and drawdown metrics in the Portfolio Analyzer. Automatic dividend tracking with history, estimates, and a dividend calendar/forecast, plus automatic split adjustments. Flexible data input: upload broker CSVs, enter transactions manually, or sync from Google Sheets. Mobile apps for iOS and Android allow real-time tracking of portfolios on the go.
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 Portseido 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 Portseido require subscriptions?

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

How can you access Ghostfolio and Portseido?

Both Ghostfolio and Portseido 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 Portseido stands out for Global coverage of stocks (70+ exchanges), 20,000+ ETFs, and major cryptocurrencies., Performance metrics include Money-Weighted Return (MWR) and Time-Weighted Return (TWR), benchmarked and displayed in your base currency., and Risk analysis with beta and drawdown metrics in the Portfolio Analyzer..

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