VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Monday, November 10, 2025

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Ghostfolio vs Sharesight comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Ghostfolio adds Data Visualizations coverage that Sharesight skips.

Sharesight includes Watchlist, Performance Attribution, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Downloadable Tax Reports, Capital Gains Estimator, Dividend Tax / ADR Withholding, Broker Connectors, Blogs, and Videos 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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Sharesight

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Global, tax‑aware portfolio tracker with EOD/delayed equity pricing (15–20 min on major markets), automated dividends & corporate actions, contribution analysis, and drawdown risk reporting. Imports from 200+ brokers via file/email and selected direct broker APIs; Xero accounting sync. Crypto & FX update intraday (~5‑min). Business plan for advisers offers per‑portfolio pricing.

Platforms

WebMobileAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Track stocks, ETFs, funds, some listed bonds, crypto, FX, property & other custom assets in one portfolio view.
Coverage across 60+ exchanges; US & LSE quotes typically 15‑minute delayed; ASX/NZX 20‑minute delayed; many other markets EOD.
Automatic dividends, distributions, DRP/DRIP (when data available), splits, consolidations, and other corporate actions.
Performance reports with component returns (capital, dividends, FX), contribution analysis (by holding, sector, country, groups), and drawdown risk (MDD/RoMaD).
Tax reports incl. Taxable Income; CGT reports for AU & CA; NZ FIF reporting (FDR & CV methods).

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Where they differ

Ghostfolio

Distinct strengths include:

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.

Sharesight

Distinct strengths include:

Watchlist Performance Attribution Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown)Downloadable Tax Reports Capital Gains Estimator Dividend Tax / ADR Withholding Broker Connectors Blogs

Track stocks, ETFs, funds, some listed bonds, crypto, FX, property & other custom assets in one portfolio view.
Coverage across 60+ exchanges; US & LSE quotes typically 15‑minute delayed; ASX/NZX 20‑minute delayed; many other markets EOD.
Automatic dividends, distributions, DRP/DRIP (when data available), splits, consolidations, and other corporate actions.
Performance reports with component returns (capital, dividends, FX), contribution analysis (by holding, sector, country, groups), and drawdown risk (MDD/RoMaD).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Ghostfolio	Sharesight
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Portfolio, APIs & SDKs Unique: Data Visualizations	Shared: Portfolio, APIs & SDKs Unique: Watchlist, Performance Attribution, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Downloadable Tax Reports, Capital Gains Estimator, Dividend Tax / ADR Withholding, Broker Connectors, Blogs, Videos
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos, Currencies	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Real Estate
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 Track stocks, ETFs, funds, some listed bonds, crypto, FX, property & other custom assets in one portfolio view. Coverage across 60+ exchanges; US & LSE quotes typically 15‑minute delayed; ASX/NZX 20‑minute delayed; many other markets EOD. Automatic dividends, distributions, DRP/DRIP (when data available), splits, consolidations, and other corporate actions. Performance reports with component returns (capital, dividends, FX), contribution analysis (by holding, sector, country, groups), and drawdown risk (MDD/RoMaD). Tax reports incl. Taxable Income; CGT reports for AU & CA; NZ FIF reporting (FDR & CV methods). Imports via broker trade‑confirmation emails, CSV/XLS bulk uploads, and direct connections for selected brokers; Xero sync for accounting.
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 Sharesight both support?

Both platforms cover Portfolio, and APIs & SDKs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Ghostfolio and Sharesight require subscriptions?

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

How can you access Ghostfolio and Sharesight?

Both Ghostfolio and Sharesight 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 Sharesight stands out for Track stocks, ETFs, funds, some listed bonds, crypto, FX, property & other custom assets in one portfolio view., Coverage across 60+ exchanges; US & LSE quotes typically 15‑minute delayed; ASX/NZX 20‑minute delayed; many other markets EOD., and Automatic dividends, distributions, DRP/DRIP (when data available), splits, consolidations, and other corporate actions..

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