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Head-to-head · Investment Tools

Sharesight vs Ghostfolio

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Sharesight #1 in Investment Tools 9.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Sharesight
Ghostfolio #8 in Investment Tools 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Ghostfolio

Sharesight 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 scoreSharesight · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Sharesight

Sharesight scores higher on our rubric for investment tools: 9.3 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Sharesight is the better fit for investors wanting broad portfolio and tax reporting. Ghostfolio is the better fit for individuals who want free, self-hosted portfolio tracking.

  • Sharesight fits best

    Investors wanting broad portfolio and tax reporting

  • Ghostfolio fits best

    Individuals who want free, self-hosted portfolio tracking

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Side by side

Feature Sharesight 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Ghostfolio 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.5
Ranking #1 in Investment Tools #8 in Investment Tools
Best for Investors wanting broad portfolio and tax reporting Individuals who want free, self-hosted portfolio tracking
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $7/mo Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Community, Docs Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Sharesight 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
  • Combines performance, tax, allocation, risk and benchmark reporting
  • Supports broker connections, uploads and manual trade entry
  • Web, iOS and Android access, plus 200 integrations
  • 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
  • Free is limited to 1 portfolio, 10 holdings and 1 custom group
  • Starter is capped at 30 holdings, including closed holdings
  • Mobile access is read-only for portfolios
  • 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

Sharesight brings portfolio tracking and reporting together for individual investors, accountants, financial advisors and family offices. It can track stocks, ETFs, funds, dividends, precious metals, cash and unlisted investments, with…

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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. SharesightInvestment Tools 9.3Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. GhostfolioInvestment Tools 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Sharesight — where it wins

    • Combines performance, tax, allocation, risk and benchmark reporting
    • Supports broker connections, uploads and manual trade entry
    • Web, iOS and Android access, plus 200 integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Free is limited to 1 portfolio, 10 holdings and 1 custom group
    • Starter is capped at 30 holdings, including closed holdings
    • Mobile access is read-only for portfolios

  • 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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