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Ride The Lightning (Core Lightning) vs Ghostfolio

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted budgeting & finance options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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RI Ride The Lightning (Core Lightning) Manage your Core Lightning node with RTL VS GH Ghostfolio Open-source wealth and portfolio tracker
FeatureRide The Lightning (Core Lightning)Ghostfolio
CategoryBudgeting & FinanceBudgeting & Finance
LicensefreeAGPL-3.0
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, one-clickdocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 796★ 9,090
First released20222021
Replaces—Personal Capital, Sharesight

Why pick each one

Choose Ride The Lightning (Core Lightning) if…

  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • One-click install on common self-host platforms
  • Written in TypeScript
Ride The Lightning (Core Lightning) details

Choose Ghostfolio if…

  • Clean, focused dashboard
  • Supports many asset classes
Ghostfolio details

Frequently asked questions

Is Ride The Lightning (Core Lightning) or Ghostfolio better?

Neither is universally better. Ghostfolio has the larger community, while Ride The Lightning (Core Lightning) is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Ride The Lightning (Core Lightning) and Ghostfolio free and open-source?

Yes. Ride The Lightning (Core Lightning) is licensed under free and Ghostfolio under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Ride The Lightning (Core Lightning) and Ghostfolio with Docker?

Ride The Lightning (Core Lightning): yes. Ghostfolio: yes.

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