Ghostfolio is primarily open-source software, so its cost depends on whether you want to “do it yourself” or have them host it for you.
As of 2026, here is the pricing breakdown:
1. Self-Hosted (Free / $0)
Because Ghostfolio is open-source (AGPL-3.0 license), the software itself is $0.
- Best for: Your Gonen Statutory Trust setup if you want maximum privacy and control.
- Actual Costs: You will still pay for the server (VPS) to run it. A basic DigitalOcean or AWS instance typically costs $5–$12 per month.
- Effort: Requires knowledge of Docker. You are responsible for your own security updates and backups.
2. Ghostfolio Premium (Cloud Hosting)
If you don’t want to manage a server, they offer a managed “Premium” version.
- Annual Plan: Approximately $48 per year (around $4/month).
- Features: Includes everything in the free version plus a professional data provider (80k+ tickers), portfolio benchmarks, a FIRE calculator, and priority support.
- Note: Some older or third-party comparison sites list a lower price ($15/year), but the current official cloud offering is more aligned with the $48/year mark for full professional data access.
3. Business / Enterprise Use
Ghostfolio is designed for personal use. If you are using it as a portal for your Real Estate Syndication (where multiple investors log in to see their specific shares), the “personal” cloud version won’t work.
- Cost: To use it for a business portal, you would Self-Host the open-source code and hire a developer to customize it for “Multi-User” access.
- Development Cost: Expect to pay a one-time fee of $2,000–$5,000 for a developer to skin the UI with your Trust’s branding and link it to your DocuSign/Bank APIs.
Comparison Summary
| Plan | Software Cost | Hosting Cost | Data Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Hosted | $0 | ~$10/mo (your server) | Community/Free APIs |
| Premium Cloud | Included | Included ($48/yr) | Professional (High Quality) |
| Custom Portal | $0 (Open Source) | ~$20/mo (Secure VPS) | Mixed (Custom APIs) |
Since you’re building a portal for your Statutory Trust, would you like me to find a “Docker Compose” file example so you can see what it takes to launch this on your own server?