Ghostfolio vs MinerSentinel

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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FeatureGhostfolioMinerSentinel
CategoryBudgeting & FinanceBudgeting & Finance
LicenseAGPL-3.0free
LanguageTypeScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, one-click
GitHub stars★ 9,090★ 11
First released20212022
ReplacesPersonal Capital, Sharesight

Why pick each one

Choose Ghostfolio if…

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

Choose MinerSentinel if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ghostfolio or MinerSentinel better?

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

Are Ghostfolio and MinerSentinel free and open-source?

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

Can I run Ghostfolio and MinerSentinel with Docker?

Ghostfolio: yes. MinerSentinel: yes.

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