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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

Ghostfolio vs TradingView 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
TradingView logo

TradingView

tradingview.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, Desktop
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At a glance

Platforms
GhostfolioWeb, Mobile, API
TradingViewWeb, Mobile, Desktop
Categories
Ghostfolio3
TradingView18
Pricing details

Tool

Ghostfolio

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

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

Tool

TradingView

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

BasicFree
EssentialSubscription
PlusSubscription
PremiumSubscription
UltimateSubscription
Enterprise plansContact sales
Category leaders
ScreenersTradingView
Stock IdeasTradingView
PortfolioTradingView
WatchlistTradingView
BacktestingTradingView
NewsTradingView
AlertsTradingView
DividendsTradingView
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Platform details

AttributeGhostfolioTradingView
Asset types
StocksETFsCryptosOther
StocksETFsCryptosBondsCurrenciesFutures
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specifiedNot specified
Data freshness
Not specifiedNot specified
API access
REST
Not specified
Export formats
JSON
CSVImage

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Ghostfolio strengths1

Categories covered by Ghostfolio only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Ghostfolio and TradingView?

Ghostfolio focuses on Portfolio, Data Visualizations, and APIs & SDKs while TradingView specializes in Data Visualizations, Quant, and Screeners. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Ghostfolio and TradingView cost?

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

Does Ghostfolio or TradingView have an API?

Ghostfolio provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. TradingView doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose Ghostfolio or TradingView?

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 TradingView if Markets covered include stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, bonds, FX, futures, and indices., and Supercharts with multi-chart layouts, custom intervals (incl. seconds and range bars), and more charts-per-tab on higher tiers (up to 16 on Ultimate). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Ghostfolio and TradingView cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, and Cryptos. Ghostfolio also includes Other. TradingView adds coverage for Bonds, Currencies, and Futures.

Can I export data from Ghostfolio and TradingView?

TradingView supports data exports to CSV, and Image. Ghostfolio has more limited export options.

Can Ghostfolio or TradingView connect to my broker?

TradingView connects with brokers for portfolio syncing. Ghostfolio requires manual portfolio entry or data import.

Is Ghostfolio or TradingView better for day trading?

TradingView is built with active traders in mind, offering features like real-time data and technical analysis. Ghostfolio is better suited for buy-and-hold investors focused on fundamentals.

Which has a better stock screener—Ghostfolio or TradingView?

TradingView includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Ghostfolio focuses on other analytical tools.

Can I track my portfolio with Ghostfolio or TradingView?

Both platforms include portfolio tracking, so you can monitor your holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.

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