Ghostfolio vs Public Pool's Web

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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FeatureGhostfolioPublic Pool's Web
CategoryBudgeting & FinanceBudgeting & Finance
LicenseAGPL-3.0free
LanguageTypeScriptRuby
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, one-click
GitHub stars★ 9,090★ 5
First released20212022
ReplacesPersonal Capital, Sharesight

Why pick each one

Choose Ghostfolio if…

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

Choose Public Pool's Web if…

  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • One-click install on common self-host platforms
  • Written in Ruby
Public Pool's Web details

Frequently asked questions

Is Ghostfolio or Public Pool's Web better?

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

Are Ghostfolio and Public Pool's Web free and open-source?

Yes. Ghostfolio is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Public Pool's Web under free. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Ghostfolio and Public Pool's Web with Docker?

Ghostfolio: yes. Public Pool's Web: yes.

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