Compare · September 2026
The Open Stock vs Ghostfolio
Ghostfolio tracks what you already own (portfolio, allocation, privacy). The Open Stock helps you research what to look at next. They are complements, not substitutes. Use both if you want a private portfolio plus a public research desk.
Independent comparison of The Open Stock (theopenstock.com) and Ghostfolio. Not affiliated with Ghostfolio.
Quick verdict
Choose Ghostfolio if
Your pain is ‘where is my money allocated?’
Choose The Open Stock if
Your pain is ‘what is this ticker doing and what else looks similar?’
Feature comparison
The Open Stock free tier: Charts, screener, heatmaps, calendars, financials, Fear & Greed — ads-supported. Paid from $4.99/mo ads-free; AI from $9.99/mo. Ghostfolio free tier: Open-source self-host; hosted Ghostfolio Premium exists. Paid from Premium for managed hosting / extra features.
| Feature | The Open Stock | Ghostfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio / lots | No tax-lot tracker | Core |
| Ticker research | Core | Secondary |
| Screener / heatmaps | Yes | No |
| Self-host | GitHub app; hosted site first | Designed to self-host |
| Local AI on symbols | Optional Ollama (local), BYOK, or hosted AI | Not the job |
Where Ghostfolio wins
- Holdings, allocation, and privacy-first portfolio UX
- Mature AGPL self-host community
- Net-worth style reporting
Where The Open Stock wins
- Screener, heatmaps, calendars, ticker research
- Hosted research without importing trades
- Market AI on symbols, not P&L accounting
FAQ
- Can The Open Stock replace Ghostfolio?
- No. Ghostfolio is wealth tracking. The Open Stock is market research. Many people will want both.
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