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Head-to-head · Investment Tools

Portfolio Performance vs Ghostfolio

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Portfolio Performance #2 in Investment Tools 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit site
Ghostfolio #8 in Investment Tools 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Ghostfolio

Portfolio Performance leads on 0 checks, Ghostfolio on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePortfolio Performance · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth

Portfolio Performance scores higher on our rubric for investment tools: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Portfolio Performance is the better fit for investors who want detailed free portfolio analysis. Ghostfolio is the better fit for individuals who want free, self-hosted portfolio tracking.

  • Portfolio Performance fits best

    Investors who want detailed free portfolio analysis

  • Ghostfolio fits best

    Individuals who want free, self-hosted portfolio tracking

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Side by side

Feature Portfolio Performance 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Ghostfolio 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.5
Ranking #2 in Investment Tools #8 in Investment Tools
Best for Investors who want detailed free portfolio analysis Individuals who want free, self-hosted portfolio tracking
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Web
Support Community, Docs Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Portfolio Performance 0/5 · Ghostfolio 0/5
Account sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Investment research Not checked yet Not checked yet
Stock screener Not checked yet Not checked yet
Dividend tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported assets Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Calculates TWR and IRR and provides performance and risk dashboards
  • Tracks transactions, taxes, fees, dividends, and acquisition costs
  • Supports allocation analysis, rebalancing, and multiple asset types
  • Tracks transactions across multiple accounts and supports import and export.
  • Reports performance across multiple periods with portfolio charts.
  • Breaks down allocation by account, asset class, currency, region and sector.
Cons
  • Desktop deployment means it is not a web-based portfolio tool
  • Portfolio data is stored locally, so cross-device access is not built in
  • Price imports rely on supported providers such as Yahoo Finance and CoinGecko
  • Risk analysis is static rather than described as ongoing monitoring.
  • The product is designed for personal use, not team portfolio workflows.
  • Support channels are community and documentation.
Our verdict

Portfolio Performance is a free, open-source desktop application for investors who want to record transactions and examine portfolio returns, risk, and allocation. It supports securities, cryptocurrencies, commodities, and currencies, as…

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For individuals tracking stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies and other assets, Ghostfolio brings transaction management and portfolio analysis into an open-source wealth management application. It supports multiple accounts, portfolio charts,…

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  1. Portfolio PerformanceInvestment Tools 9.1Free plan
  2. GhostfolioInvestment Tools 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Portfolio Performance — where it wins

    • Calculates TWR and IRR and provides performance and risk dashboards
    • Tracks transactions, taxes, fees, dividends, and acquisition costs
    • Supports allocation analysis, rebalancing, and multiple asset types

    Where it doesn't

    • Desktop deployment means it is not a web-based portfolio tool
    • Portfolio data is stored locally, so cross-device access is not built in
    • Price imports rely on supported providers such as Yahoo Finance and CoinGecko

  • Ghostfolio — where it wins

    • Tracks transactions across multiple accounts and supports import and export.
    • Reports performance across multiple periods with portfolio charts.
    • Breaks down allocation by account, asset class, currency, region and sector.

    Where it doesn't

    • Risk analysis is static rather than described as ongoing monitoring.
    • The product is designed for personal use, not team portfolio workflows.
    • Support channels are community and documentation.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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