Ghostfolio vs PeerSwap

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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FeatureGhostfolioPeerSwap
CategoryBudgeting & FinanceBudgeting & Finance
LicenseAGPL-3.0free
LanguageTypeScriptGo
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, one-click
GitHub stars★ 9,090★ 29
First released20212022
ReplacesPersonal Capital, Sharesight

Why pick each one

Choose Ghostfolio if…

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

Choose PeerSwap if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ghostfolio or PeerSwap better?

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

Are Ghostfolio and PeerSwap free and open-source?

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

Can I run Ghostfolio and PeerSwap with Docker?

Ghostfolio: yes. PeerSwap: yes.

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