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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Tool Comparison

Ghostfolio vs USAspending 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
USAspending logo

USAspending

usaspending.gov

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
GhostfolioWeb, Mobile, API
USAspendingWeb, API
Categories
Ghostfolio3
USAspending5
Pricing details

Tool

Ghostfolio

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

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

Tool

USAspending

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

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Platform details

AttributeGhostfolioUSAspending
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.

USAspending strengths3

Categories covered by USAspending only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Ghostfolio and USAspending?

Ghostfolio focuses on Portfolio, Data Visualizations, and APIs & SDKs while USAspending 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 USAspending cost?

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

Can I use Ghostfolio or USAspending on my phone?

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

Do Ghostfolio and USAspending 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 USAspending?

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 USAspending if Advanced Search & profiles across awards, recipients, agencies, federal accounts; filters include date, place of performance, NAICS/PSC, Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA), DEFC for COVID/infrastructure., and Spending Explorer and Agency/Federal Account profiles for top‑down views of obligations/outlays and drill‑downs by budget hierarchy. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Ghostfolio and USAspending cover?

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

Can I export data from Ghostfolio and USAspending?

USAspending supports data exports to CSV, and JSON. Ghostfolio has more limited export options.

Can I track my portfolio with Ghostfolio or USAspending?

Ghostfolio offers portfolio tracking features. USAspending is more focused on research and analysis.

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