Ghostfolio vs Tracktor

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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FeatureGhostfolioTracktor
CategoryBudgeting & FinanceBudgeting & Finance
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageTypeScriptSvelte
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, source
GitHub stars★ 9,090★ 997
First released20212024
ReplacesPersonal Capital, SharesightDrivvo, Fuelly

Why pick each one

Choose Ghostfolio if…

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

Choose Tracktor if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Svelte
Tracktor details

Frequently asked questions

Is Ghostfolio or Tracktor better?

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

Are Ghostfolio and Tracktor free and open-source?

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

Can I run Ghostfolio and Tracktor with Docker?

Ghostfolio: yes. Tracktor: yes.

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