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Ghostfolio alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Ghostfolio: no automatic broker or bank syncing, and self-hosting needs a server and some Docker knowledge. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Ghostfolio, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Monarch Money currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Portfolio Performance logoPortfolio PerformanceOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 466.5
  1. Portfolio Performance logo

    1. Portfolio PerformanceTop pick

    Best for: Hands-on investors who want accurate, private return calculations across all their accounts

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ghostfolio

    Free desktop app with more precise return calculations and nothing to host.

    Pros

    • Free and open source with no paid tier
    • True time-weighted return and IRR across accounts
    • Data stays local in an open XML file
    • Many price data sources, including crypto

    Cons

    • No automatic broker syncing; transactions are imported or typed in
    • Desktop interface feels technical for beginners
    • Mostly German-speaking community and broker support
    Visit Portfolio Performance Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Portfolio Performance a good Ghostfolio alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    EPL-1.0
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Oct 29, 2026portfolio-performance.info(opens source in a new tab)
    Return metrics
    True time-weighted return, IRR
    Checked Oct 29, 2026portfolio-performance.info(opens source in a new tab)
    Data storage
    Local XML, CSV/JSON export
    Checked Oct 29, 2026portfolio-performance.info(opens source in a new tab)

The best Ghostfolio alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Monarch Money logo

Best Ghostfolio alternative for most people

Monarch Money

Paid budgeting app that syncs investment accounts alongside spending.

Portfolio Performance logo

Best Ghostfolio alternative for a free option

Portfolio Performance

Free desktop app with more precise return calculations and nothing to host.

Sharesight logo

Best Ghostfolio alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Sharesight

Hosted service that imports trades from brokers and tracks dividends for you.

Portfolio Performance logo

Best Ghostfolio alternative for open source

Portfolio Performance

Free desktop app with more precise return calculations and nothing to host.

Portfolio Performance logo

Best Ghostfolio alternative for Mac

Portfolio Performance

Free desktop app with more precise return calculations and nothing to host.

Portfolio Performance logo

Best Ghostfolio alternative for Windows

Portfolio Performance

Free desktop app with more precise return calculations and nothing to host.

Portfolio Performance logo

Best Ghostfolio alternative for Linux

Portfolio Performance

Free desktop app with more precise return calculations and nothing to host.

Monarch Money logo

Best Ghostfolio alternative for iPhone and Android

Monarch Money

Paid budgeting app that syncs investment accounts alongside spending.

Monarch Money logo

Best Ghostfolio alternative for working in the browser

Monarch Money

Paid budgeting app that syncs investment accounts alongside spending.

Ghostfolio alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Ghostfolio?

Monarch Money ranks first right now. Paid budgeting app that syncs investment accounts alongside spending. Portfolio Performance and Sharesight follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Ghostfolio?

Yes. Portfolio Performance (open source) and Sharesight (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Ghostfolio?

Yes: Portfolio Performance.

Which Ghostfolio alternatives work on Linux?

Portfolio Performance runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Ghostfolio?

The complaints we hear most: no automatic broker or bank syncing; self-hosting needs a server and some Docker knowledge; some data features need the paid hosted plan.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Ghostfolio, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.