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Ghostfolio vs Similarweb comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Ghostfolio adds Portfolio coverage that Similarweb skips.

Similarweb includes App & Website Traffic, Data APIs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins categories that Ghostfolio omits.

Ghostfolio ships a mobile app. Similarweb is web/desktop only.

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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Similarweb

similarweb.com

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Digital intelligence platform providing website and app traffic data, engagement benchmarks, and competitive insights. API access is sold separately or bundled with Enterprise plans, and is required for most native integrations (Excel, Sheets, Tableau, Power BI, Salesforce, HubSpot, Snowflake, Databricks). Webhooks support daily and monthly data release notifications. A free DigitalRank API offers basic website ranking data.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Website traffic and engagement analytics, including keyword research, referral sources, and a free traffic checker tool.
APIs available in REST and Batch modes: REST delivers JSON responses, while Batch handles large CSV reports.
Webhook support for subscribing to daily or monthly data releases, with options to manage subscriptions directly.
Data Exporter for no-code bulk exports, including scheduled email delivery and CSV downloads.
Bulk input support for uploading CSV lists (up to ~1M entries per report) to create large exports.

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Where they differ

Ghostfolio

Distinct strengths include:

Portfolio

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.

Similarweb

Distinct strengths include:

App & Website Traffic Data APIs Sheets / Excel Add-ins

Website traffic and engagement analytics, including keyword research, referral sources, and a free traffic checker tool.
APIs available in REST and Batch modes: REST delivers JSON responses, while Batch handles large CSV reports.
Webhook support for subscribing to daily or monthly data releases, with options to manage subscriptions directly.
Data Exporter for no-code bulk exports, including scheduled email delivery and CSV downloads.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Ghostfolio	Similarweb
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data Visualizations, APIs & SDKs Unique: Portfolio	Shared: Data Visualizations, APIs & SDKs Unique: App & Website Traffic, Data APIs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos, Currencies	Other
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, 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 Website traffic and engagement analytics, including keyword research, referral sources, and a free traffic checker tool. APIs available in REST and Batch modes: REST delivers JSON responses, while Batch handles large CSV reports. Webhook support for subscribing to daily or monthly data releases, with options to manage subscriptions directly. Data Exporter for no-code bulk exports, including scheduled email delivery and CSV downloads. Bulk input support for uploading CSV lists (up to ~1M entries per report) to create large exports. Dashboard and table exports in Excel, PDF, PPT, and PNG formats.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Ghostfolio and Similarweb both support?

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

Do Ghostfolio and Similarweb require subscriptions?

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

Which tool has mobile access?

Ghostfolio ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Similarweb focuses on web or desktop access.

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 Similarweb stands out for Website traffic and engagement analytics, including keyword research, referral sources, and a free traffic checker tool., APIs available in REST and Batch modes: REST delivers JSON responses, while Batch handles large CSV reports., and Webhook support for subscribing to daily or monthly data releases, with options to manage subscriptions directly..

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