Compare · September 2026
The Open Stock vs OpenStock (Open Dev Society)
OpenStock (Open-Dev-Society) is a popular GitHub template (~14k stars) you self-host. The Open Stock at theopenstock.com is a different product: a hosted research app with screener, heatmaps, calendars, Fear & Greed, and optional Ollama AI. If you cloned OpenStock and bounced on Docker, Mongo, or Finnhub keys, use the hosted app instead.
Independent comparison of The Open Stock (theopenstock.com) and OpenStock (Open Dev Society). Not affiliated with OpenStock (Open Dev Society).
Quick verdict
Choose OpenStock (Open Dev Society) if
You want to fork a Next.js template and own every dependency yourself.
Choose The Open Stock if
You wanted an OpenStock-style app but needed it to work in the browser today.
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. OpenStock (Open Dev Society) free tier: Self-host with Finnhub, MongoDB, TradingView widgets. Paid from No official paid hosted plan; you pay infra and API keys.
| Feature | The Open Stock | OpenStock (Open Dev Society) |
|---|---|---|
| Hosted product | Yes — theopenstock.com | Self-host / demo |
| Screener & heatmaps | Yes | Limited vs this app |
| Calendars | Economic, earnings, dividend, and IPO calendars | Not the focus |
| Charts | In-app charts + indicators | TradingView widgets |
| Local AI | Optional Ollama (local), BYOK, or hosted AI | Optional Gemini if you wire it |
| Setup | Open the site | Node, Mongo, Finnhub, Docker |
Where OpenStock (Open Dev Society) wins
- Viral GitHub story and AGPL self-host template
- TradingView widgets and Finnhub-backed search
- Forever-free positioning if you will run the stack
Where The Open Stock wins
- Hosted at theopenstock.com — no Docker or Mongo required
- Screener, heatmaps, calendars, and Fear & Greed already wired
- Local Ollama, BYOK, or hosted AI without assembling APIs
- Honest naming: The Open Stock, not affiliated with ODS OpenStock
FAQ
- Is The Open Stock the same as OpenStock on GitHub?
- No. The Open Stock is an independent app at theopenstock.com. OpenStock by Open Dev Society is a separate AGPL project. We are not affiliated.
- Which should I use as an OpenStock alternative?
- Use The Open Stock if you want a hosted dashboard. Use ODS OpenStock if you specifically want that codebase and will maintain Mongo, Finnhub, and TradingView widgets.
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