DeepSea Dashboard 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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FeatureDeepSea DashboardGhostfolio
CategoryBudgeting & FinanceBudgeting & Finance
LicensefreeAGPL-3.0
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, one-clickdocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 16★ 9,090
First released20222021
ReplacesPersonal Capital, Sharesight

Why pick each one

Choose DeepSea Dashboard 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
DeepSea Dashboard details

Choose Ghostfolio if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is DeepSea Dashboard or Ghostfolio better?

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

Are DeepSea Dashboard and Ghostfolio free and open-source?

Yes. DeepSea Dashboard is licensed under free and Ghostfolio under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run DeepSea Dashboard and Ghostfolio with Docker?

DeepSea Dashboard: yes. Ghostfolio: yes.

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