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Fedimint Lightning Gateway 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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FE Fedimint Lightning Gateway Lightning routing for Fedimints VS GH Ghostfolio Open-source wealth and portfolio tracker
FeatureFedimint Lightning GatewayGhostfolio
CategoryBudgeting & FinanceBudgeting & Finance
LicensefreeAGPL-3.0
LanguageRustTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, one-clickdocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 694★ 9,090
First released20222021
Replaces—Personal Capital, Sharesight

Why pick each one

Choose Fedimint Lightning Gateway if…

  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • One-click install on common self-host platforms
  • Written in Rust
Fedimint Lightning Gateway details

Choose Ghostfolio if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Fedimint Lightning Gateway or Ghostfolio better?

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

Are Fedimint Lightning Gateway and Ghostfolio free and open-source?

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

Can I run Fedimint Lightning Gateway and Ghostfolio with Docker?

Fedimint Lightning Gateway: yes. Ghostfolio: yes.

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