Koyfin is the closest drop-in replacement with overlapping coverage in Screeners, Portfolio, and Watchlist while adding ETF Screeners and Data Visualizations coverage, Global multi‑asset data terminal covering equities, ETFs, mutual funds, indices, government bond yields, FX, commodities, cryptocurrencies, news, transcripts and global economics in one interface, with financials, margins, consensus estimates and valuation ratios for all global stocks. and Combination of live, 15‑minute delayed and end‑of‑day pricing: live/15‑minute delayed US equities & ETFs, 15‑minute delayed Canadian equities, end‑of‑day prices for other equity markets, live FX for ~60 pairs and bitcoin, plus live bond yields for 45 countries and yield curves for 20 countries. features, and a free tier (category overlap ~57%).
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Free Alternatives to MarketXLS
Zero-cost replacements ranked by category overlap, pricing, and platform access. Use this list to test MarketXLS before paying for another subscription.
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Every pick keeps a free tier; start with Koyfin, Alpha Vantage, and TradingView to road-test MarketXLS workflows without paying up front.
Need mobile access? Koyfin, TradingView, and GuruFocus bring phone-ready workflows that MarketXLS lacks.
Round out your stack with new coverage areas like ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, and Money Flow.
MarketXLS still leads on Options P&L, so keep it handy for those workflows.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- Koyfin keeps a free tier, so you can replicate MarketXLS workflows without upgrading.
- Koyfin adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Stock Comparison coverage beyond what MarketXLS offers.
- Standout features include Global multi‑asset data terminal covering equities, ETFs, mutual funds, indices, government bond yields, FX, commodities, cryptocurrencies, news, transcripts and global economics in one interface, with financials, margins, consensus estimates and valuation ratios for all global stocks., Combination of live, 15‑minute delayed and end‑of‑day pricing: live/15‑minute delayed US equities & ETFs, 15‑minute delayed Canadian equities, end‑of‑day prices for other equity markets, live FX for ~60 pairs and bitcoin, plus live bond yields for 45 countries and yield curves for 20 countries., and Customizable watchlists, dashboards and macro dashboards with table views, historical graphs and scatter charts so you can monitor price, valuation, technicals, news and macro series in a single workspace..
- Pair it with MarketXLS if you still need Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, and Options & Derivatives.
Adds coverage: ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, and Money Flow
Standout features: Global multi‑asset data terminal covering equities, ETFs, mutual funds, indices, government bond yields, FX, commodities, cryptocurrencies, news, transcripts and global economics in one interface, with financials, margins, consensus estimates and valuation ratios for all global stocks., Combination of live, 15‑minute delayed and end‑of‑day pricing: live/15‑minute delayed US equities & ETFs, 15‑minute delayed Canadian equities, end‑of‑day prices for other equity markets, live FX for ~60 pairs and bitcoin, plus live bond yields for 45 countries and yield curves for 20 countries., Customizable watchlists, dashboards and macro dashboards with table views, historical graphs and scatter charts so you can monitor price, valuation, technicals, news and macro series in a single workspace., and Equity, ETF and mutual fund screeners with thousands of filter criteria, percentile ranks, description search operators and saved “My Screens” views for repeatable idea generation.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Options
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- Alpha Vantage keeps a free tier, so you can replicate MarketXLS workflows without upgrading.
- Expands into Data APIs, News, and News Sentiment coverage beyond what MarketXLS offers.
- Standout features include Cloud-native REST APIs for realtime and historical financial data across global stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, FX, cryptocurrencies, commodities, technical indicators and macroeconomic indicators in a single unified portfolio of endpoints., Global equity time series APIs (daily, weekly, monthly and intraday 1–60 minute bars) with 20+ years of history, optional split/dividend-adjusted prices, and support for extended trading hours where available., and US options data APIs providing realtime and historical option chains with 15+ years of history, full market/volume coverage, and optional Greeks and implied volatility fields in JSON or CSV..
- Pair it with MarketXLS if you still need Broker Connectors, Screeners, and Options P&L.
Adds coverage: Data APIs, News, News Sentiment, and Market Sentiment
Standout features: Cloud-native REST APIs for realtime and historical financial data across global stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, FX, cryptocurrencies, commodities, technical indicators and macroeconomic indicators in a single unified portfolio of endpoints., Global equity time series APIs (daily, weekly, monthly and intraday 1–60 minute bars) with 20+ years of history, optional split/dividend-adjusted prices, and support for extended trading hours where available., US options data APIs providing realtime and historical option chains with 15+ years of history, full market/volume coverage, and optional Greeks and implied volatility fields in JSON or CSV., and Fundamental data suite covering company overview, income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, dividends, splits, shares outstanding, ETF profile & holdings, listing/delisting status, earnings history, earnings estimates, and earnings/IPO calendars.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Options
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Desktop and Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- TradingView keeps a free tier, so you can replicate MarketXLS workflows without upgrading.
- TradingView adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Quant coverage beyond what MarketXLS offers.
- Standout features include Advanced multi‑asset charting with 20+ chart types, minute‑ and second‑level history, 400+ built‑in indicators, 100K+ community indicators, and 110+ smart drawing tools across web, desktop, and mobile., Comprehensive technical toolset including volume profile and footprint, candlestick pattern recognition, auto chart patterns, Seasonals, and intraday charts based on custom spread formulas., and Cloud‑based alerts for prices, indicators, strategies, drawings, and watchlists, with multi‑condition logic, second‑based triggers, and delivery via browser pop‑ups, email, TradingView apps, and webhooks..
- Pair it with MarketXLS if you still need Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Options, and Options P&L.
Adds coverage: ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, Quant, and Backtesting
Standout features: Advanced multi‑asset charting with 20+ chart types, minute‑ and second‑level history, 400+ built‑in indicators, 100K+ community indicators, and 110+ smart drawing tools across web, desktop, and mobile., Comprehensive technical toolset including volume profile and footprint, candlestick pattern recognition, auto chart patterns, Seasonals, and intraday charts based on custom spread formulas., Cloud‑based alerts for prices, indicators, strategies, drawings, and watchlists, with multi‑condition logic, second‑based triggers, and delivery via browser pop‑ups, email, TradingView apps, and webhooks., and Global multi‑asset screeners (stocks, ETFs, bonds, crypto coins, CEX and DEX pairs) with 400+ filter fields, multiple timeframes, auto‑refresh, and data export for external analysis.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Desktop and Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) keeps a free tier, so you can replicate MarketXLS workflows without upgrading.
- Expands into Data APIs, News, and Calendar coverage beyond what MarketXLS offers.
- Standout features include Multi‑asset data coverage via a single API: equities, ETFs, mutual funds, indexes, forex, crypto, commodities, macroeconomic indicators, ESG and ownership datasets, organized into Market Data, Fundamental & Company Data, News & Calendar Data, Advanced Data, Ownership and Other Markets., Real‑time quotes plus intraday (1‑minute, 5‑minute, 30‑minute, 1‑hour) and end‑of‑day historical bars for stocks and other assets; Premium and Ultimate tiers add intraday chart endpoints, technical indicators and up to 30+ years of history, with Ultimate including 1‑minute intraday charting and full historical access., and Fundamental statement APIs with audited, standardized and as‑reported income statements, balance sheets and cash‑flow statements (annual, quarterly and TTM), plus key metrics, ratios, financial scores, enterprise values and product/geographic segment revenue breakdowns..
- Pair it with MarketXLS if you still need Broker Connectors, Options & Derivatives, and Options.
Adds coverage: Data APIs, News, Calendar, and Dividends
Standout features: Multi‑asset data coverage via a single API: equities, ETFs, mutual funds, indexes, forex, crypto, commodities, macroeconomic indicators, ESG and ownership datasets, organized into Market Data, Fundamental & Company Data, News & Calendar Data, Advanced Data, Ownership and Other Markets., Real‑time quotes plus intraday (1‑minute, 5‑minute, 30‑minute, 1‑hour) and end‑of‑day historical bars for stocks and other assets; Premium and Ultimate tiers add intraday chart endpoints, technical indicators and up to 30+ years of history, with Ultimate including 1‑minute intraday charting and full historical access., Fundamental statement APIs with audited, standardized and as‑reported income statements, balance sheets and cash‑flow statements (annual, quarterly and TTM), plus key metrics, ratios, financial scores, enterprise values and product/geographic segment revenue breakdowns., and Built‑in valuation and advanced metrics including DCF models, owner earnings and other formula‑based indicators documented in the Financial Formulas section, with a Custom DCF Calculator and Advanced Market Metrics (e.g., sector performance, technical indicators) available on higher‑tier plans.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Options
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Desktop and Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- GuruFocus keeps a free tier, so you can replicate MarketXLS workflows without upgrading.
- GuruFocus adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, and Data Visualizations coverage beyond what MarketXLS offers.
- Standout features include Global value-investing research platform covering ~100,000 stocks in ~100 markets plus 8,000+ institutional investors and 15,000+ mutual funds holdings, designed to provide historical financial and valuation data for long-term investors., All-in-One Screener offers 500+ fundamental, valuation, profitability, growth, dividend, guru and insider filters, supports custom filters/formulas and screening by regions, countries, exchanges and user portfolios., and Stock pages combine up to 30-year financial statements, valuation ratios, proprietary GF Score (quality, value, growth, momentum and GF value), dividend data, ownership, operating/segment metrics, filings, transcripts, PDF reports and downloadable charts/tables..
- Pair it with MarketXLS if you still need Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, and Options & Derivatives.
Adds coverage: Stock Ideas, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, and Investor Holdings
Standout features: Global value-investing research platform covering ~100,000 stocks in ~100 markets plus 8,000+ institutional investors and 15,000+ mutual funds holdings, designed to provide historical financial and valuation data for long-term investors., All-in-One Screener offers 500+ fundamental, valuation, profitability, growth, dividend, guru and insider filters, supports custom filters/formulas and screening by regions, countries, exchanges and user portfolios., Stock pages combine up to 30-year financial statements, valuation ratios, proprietary GF Score (quality, value, growth, momentum and GF value), dividend data, ownership, operating/segment metrics, filings, transcripts, PDF reports and downloadable charts/tables., and Guru and institutional tools track portfolios and trades of thousands of investors, including real-time guru picks, 13F and 13D/13G data for all institutional investors (PremiumPlus+), mutual fund holdings, sector/geographic trends, ETF and options holdings.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Options
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- OpenBB keeps a free tier, so you can replicate MarketXLS workflows without upgrading.
- Expands into APIs & SDKs, Custom Dashboards, and Data APIs coverage beyond what MarketXLS offers.
- Standout features include REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported., Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings., and Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows..
- Pair it with MarketXLS if you still need Broker Connectors, Screeners, and Options.
Adds coverage: APIs & SDKs, Custom Dashboards, Data APIs, and News
Standout features: REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported., Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings., Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows., and Workspace dashboards and apps with customizable widgets; unlimited dashboards on the Community tier.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks and ETFs
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Desktop and Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- Portfolio123 keeps a free tier, so you can replicate MarketXLS workflows without upgrading.
- Expands into Data Visualizations, Quant, and Stock Ideas coverage beyond what MarketXLS offers.
- Standout features include Web‑based quant research terminal for building multifactor ranking systems, stock/ETF screens, and complete rules‑based strategies with no programming, powered by point‑in‑time FactSet data and marketed as free of survivorship and look‑ahead bias., Supports realistic simulations and backtests over roughly 20 years of history for US, Canadian, and European equities, with custom universes, separate buy/sell rules, position sizing, hedging, and “Book of Strategies” to combine and analyze correlated systems., and Stock & ETF coverage uses fundamentals, estimates, corporate actions, plus industry/sector classification, with “over 15,000 current US, Canadian, and European stocks” and many more historical issues..
- Pair it with MarketXLS if you still need Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Options & Derivatives, and Options.
Adds coverage: Data Visualizations, Quant, Stock Ideas, and Backtesting
Standout features: Web‑based quant research terminal for building multifactor ranking systems, stock/ETF screens, and complete rules‑based strategies with no programming, powered by point‑in‑time FactSet data and marketed as free of survivorship and look‑ahead bias., Supports realistic simulations and backtests over roughly 20 years of history for US, Canadian, and European equities, with custom universes, separate buy/sell rules, position sizing, hedging, and “Book of Strategies” to combine and analyze correlated systems., Stock & ETF coverage uses fundamentals, estimates, corporate actions, plus industry/sector classification, with “over 15,000 current US, Canadian, and European stocks” and many more historical issues., and AI Factor lets users train machine‑learning factors and plug them into ranking systems and strategies alongside traditional factors, with supporting API endpoints.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Options
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- Investing.com keeps a free tier, so you can replicate MarketXLS workflows without upgrading.
- Investing.com adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into ETF Screeners, News, and Alerts coverage beyond what MarketXLS offers.
- Standout features include Global multi‑asset coverage with quotes and interactive charts for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, commodities, FX, crypto, futures and options across hundreds of exchanges., Extensive calendars for economic data, central‑bank decisions, earnings, dividends, splits, IPOs and options expirations, all with configurable email / push alerts and timezone filters., and Portfolio and watchlist tools with P&L, performance charts, CSV import/export and sync between web and mobile apps..
- Pair it with MarketXLS if you still need Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, and Options & Derivatives.
Adds coverage: ETF Screeners, News, Alerts, and Calendar
Standout features: Global multi‑asset coverage with quotes and interactive charts for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, commodities, FX, crypto, futures and options across hundreds of exchanges., Extensive calendars for economic data, central‑bank decisions, earnings, dividends, splits, IPOs and options expirations, all with configurable email / push alerts and timezone filters., Portfolio and watchlist tools with P&L, performance charts, CSV import/export and sync between web and mobile apps., and Free stock screener plus InvestingPro+ ‘professional’ screener with 1,200+ metrics, AI‑powered filters, saved screens and data export.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Options
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- Seeking Alpha keeps a free tier, so you can replicate MarketXLS workflows without upgrading.
- Seeking Alpha adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, and Data Visualizations coverage beyond what MarketXLS offers.
- Standout features include Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity)., Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse., and Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF..
- Pair it with MarketXLS if you still need Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, and Options & Derivatives.
Adds coverage: ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, and News
Standout features: Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity)., Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse., Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF., and Portfolio tools with custom views, health scores, and Excel export. Premium users can link brokers for daily auto-sync through Plaid or SnapTrade.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Options
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- MarketWatch keeps a free tier, so you can replicate MarketXLS workflows without upgrading.
- MarketWatch adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into News, Alerts, and Calendar coverage beyond what MarketXLS offers.
- Standout features include Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools., Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts., and Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates..
- Pair it with MarketXLS if you still need Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, and Options & Derivatives.
Adds coverage: News, Alerts, Calendar, and Data Visualizations
Standout features: Market data hub with stock and market screeners, mutual fund research, fund comparison, and multi-quote lookup tools., Personal watchlists available free with an account; syncs across web and mobile apps with customizable price and news alerts., Comprehensive event calendars, including U.S. economic releases, corporate earnings, IPO schedules, and options-expiration dates., and BigCharts advanced charting platform with multiple timeframes (intraday to monthly) and technical overlays; intraday data typically delayed 15 minutes.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Options
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- Yahoo Finance keeps a free tier, so you can replicate MarketXLS workflows without upgrading.
- Yahoo Finance adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into News, Alerts, and Calendar coverage beyond what MarketXLS offers.
- Standout features include Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research., Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free., and Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data..
- Pair it with MarketXLS if you still need Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, and Options & Derivatives.
Adds coverage: News, Alerts, Calendar, and Data Visualizations
Standout features: Free plan with optional Silver and Gold subscriptions that unlock advanced features and research., Historical price downloads in CSV format are gated to Gold; portfolio and watchlist exports remain free., Coverage spans 100+ exchanges worldwide, with clear labeling of real-time versus delayed data., and Interactive full-screen charts with dozens of technical indicators and extended-hours toggles.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Options
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- FINVIZ keeps a free tier, so you can replicate MarketXLS workflows without upgrading.
- Expands into Data Visualizations, News, and Alerts coverage beyond what MarketXLS offers.
- Standout features include Stock screener with extensive fundamental/technical/news/ETF filters; Elite unlocks additional customizable filters and views., Elite: real-time stock quotes & charts (free is delayed); includes premarket (4:00–9:30 AM) and after-hours (4:00–8:00 PM)., and Multi-layout charting with drawing tools, indicators, and automatic pattern recognition; technical studies are saved automatically..
- Pair it with MarketXLS if you still need Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, and Options & Derivatives.
Adds coverage: Data Visualizations, News, Alerts, and Calendar
Standout features: Stock screener with extensive fundamental/technical/news/ETF filters; Elite unlocks additional customizable filters and views., Elite: real-time stock quotes & charts (free is delayed); includes premarket (4:00–9:30 AM) and after-hours (4:00–8:00 PM)., Multi-layout charting with drawing tools, indicators, and automatic pattern recognition; technical studies are saved automatically., and ETF analytics with full holdings breakdown (beyond top-10) plus performance & structural metrics, including a treemap composition view.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Desktop and Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- Stock Analysis keeps a free tier, so you can replicate MarketXLS workflows without upgrading.
- Stock Analysis adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into Stock Ideas, ETF Screeners, and Top Analysts coverage beyond what MarketXLS offers.
- Standout features include Covers 120,000+ global stocks and funds with quotes, news, financials, forecasts, charts, and statistics, aiming to be “the internet’s best source of free stock data and information for regular investors.”, Global coverage for stocks and ETFs, with 100,000+ tradable symbols across major U.S. exchanges (NASDAQ, NYSE, CBOE, OTC Markets) and many international markets; goal is to list every tradable stock in the world., and Individual stock pages combine real-time or delayed prices, key stats, full financial statements (income, balance sheet, cash flow), ratios, KPIs, dividend history, long price history, interactive technical charts, and company profiles..
- Pair it with MarketXLS if you still need Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, and Options & Derivatives.
Adds coverage: Stock Ideas, ETF Screeners, Top Analysts, and Stock Comparison
Standout features: Covers 120,000+ global stocks and funds with quotes, news, financials, forecasts, charts, and statistics, aiming to be “the internet’s best source of free stock data and information for regular investors.”, Global coverage for stocks and ETFs, with 100,000+ tradable symbols across major U.S. exchanges (NASDAQ, NYSE, CBOE, OTC Markets) and many international markets; goal is to list every tradable stock in the world., Individual stock pages combine real-time or delayed prices, key stats, full financial statements (income, balance sheet, cash flow), ratios, KPIs, dividend history, long price history, interactive technical charts, and company profiles., and Three real-time screeners (stocks, ETFs, IPOs) with 200+ indicators and filters, including country, exchange, sector, industry, index membership, dates (e.g., IPO date, ex‑dividend), and performance/valuation metrics; results update live as filters change.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Options
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- Nasdaq.com keeps a free tier, so you can replicate MarketXLS workflows without upgrading.
- Nasdaq.com adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into News, Calendar, and Dividends coverage beyond what MarketXLS offers.
- Standout features include Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics., and Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega..
- Pair it with MarketXLS if you still need Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, and Options & Derivatives.
Adds coverage: News, Calendar, Dividends, and Splits
Standout features: Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics., Options chains enhanced with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega., and Dedicated pages for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings (13F).
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- Stock Rover keeps a free tier, so you can replicate MarketXLS workflows without upgrading.
- Stock Rover adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, and ETF Comparison coverage beyond what MarketXLS offers.
- Standout features include Spreadsheet‑style Table lets you compare stocks, ETFs and mutual funds side‑by‑side with customizable views and an Insight Panel showing detailed fundamentals, analyst ratings, news and earnings transcripts., Powerful stock and ETF screener supports hundreds of metrics, ranked screening and equation‑based filters, with more metrics and history unlocked at higher tiers (up to 700+ metrics in Premium Plus)., and Portfolio Management covers brokerage integration, portfolio analytics, automatic performance emails, dividend income projections, Monte Carlo simulations, correlation analysis, trade planning and rebalancing tools..
- Pair it with MarketXLS if you still need Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, and Options & Derivatives.
Adds coverage: ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, and Data Visualizations
Standout features: Spreadsheet‑style Table lets you compare stocks, ETFs and mutual funds side‑by‑side with customizable views and an Insight Panel showing detailed fundamentals, analyst ratings, news and earnings transcripts., Powerful stock and ETF screener supports hundreds of metrics, ranked screening and equation‑based filters, with more metrics and history unlocked at higher tiers (up to 700+ metrics in Premium Plus)., Portfolio Management covers brokerage integration, portfolio analytics, automatic performance emails, dividend income projections, Monte Carlo simulations, correlation analysis, trade planning and rebalancing tools., and Future Simulations tool uses Monte Carlo methods to model long‑term portfolio outcomes under different market regimes, inflation assumptions and contribution/withdrawal patterns.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- Fiscal.ai keeps a free tier, so you can replicate MarketXLS workflows without upgrading.
- Expands into Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, and Investor Holdings coverage beyond what MarketXLS offers.
- Standout features include Modern web-based research terminal with dashboards, customizable watchlists, portfolio stats, and fundamental charting for 100,000+ global stocks, ETFs, and funds., Deep fundamental coverage: 10–20+ years of annual and 6–40+ quarters of quarterly financials by plan, with ratios, common-size statements, and adjusted metrics., and Rich segment & KPI database across ~2,300 large-cap names, including company-specific business KPIs that are hard to aggregate manually..
- Pair it with MarketXLS if you still need Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, and Options & Derivatives.
Adds coverage: Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Investor Holdings, and ETF Performance
Standout features: Modern web-based research terminal with dashboards, customizable watchlists, portfolio stats, and fundamental charting for 100,000+ global stocks, ETFs, and funds., Deep fundamental coverage: 10–20+ years of annual and 6–40+ quarters of quarterly financials by plan, with ratios, common-size statements, and adjusted metrics., Rich segment & KPI database across ~2,300 large-cap names, including company-specific business KPIs that are hard to aggregate manually., and AI Copilot for conversational research, capable of summarizing earnings, screening for ideas, comparing peers, and explaining drivers with citations back to sources.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Options
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- TipRanks keeps a free tier, so you can replicate MarketXLS workflows without upgrading.
- TipRanks adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into Top Analysts, ETF Screeners, and Stock Ideas coverage beyond what MarketXLS offers.
- Standout features include Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards., Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system., and Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings..
- Pair it with MarketXLS if you still need Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, and Options & Derivatives.
Adds coverage: Top Analysts, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Analyst Forecasts
Standout features: Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards., Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system., Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings., and Stock and ETF screeners, technical analysis filters, and stock/ETF comparison tools.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Options
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- Tickertape keeps a free tier, so you can replicate MarketXLS workflows without upgrading.
- Tickertape adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into News, Alerts, and Dividends coverage beyond what MarketXLS offers.
- Standout features include Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs., Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit., and End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day..
- Pair it with MarketXLS if you still need Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Options & Derivatives, and Options.
Adds coverage: News, Alerts, Dividends, and Splits
Standout features: Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs., Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit., End-of-day data refresh: prices and volumes in the evening, F&O later at night, and fundamentals early the next day., and Broker integration with leading platforms such as Zerodha, Upstox, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Groww, 5Paisa, and more, enabling portfolio sync and in-app trading.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, Options, and Mutual Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- Trendlyne keeps a free tier, so you can replicate MarketXLS workflows without upgrading.
- Trendlyne adds mobile access for on-the-go monitoring.
- Expands into Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, and Analyst Recommendations coverage beyond what MarketXLS offers.
- Standout features include Stock screener with over 1,000 parameters, plus prebuilt strategies and optional screener alerts (up to every 15 minutes on premium tiers)., Backtesting at both strategy and stock level, with plan-based limits (from a few hundred to over a thousand annual backtests)., and Consensus estimates platform (“Forecaster”) with historical and real-time views on revenue, EPS, profit, dividends, cash flow, capex, and more..
- Pair it with MarketXLS if you still need Options, Options P&L, and Monte Carlo.
Adds coverage: Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Analyst Recommendations, and Data Visualizations
Standout features: Stock screener with over 1,000 parameters, plus prebuilt strategies and optional screener alerts (up to every 15 minutes on premium tiers)., Backtesting at both strategy and stock level, with plan-based limits (from a few hundred to over a thousand annual backtests)., Consensus estimates platform (“Forecaster”) with historical and real-time views on revenue, EPS, profit, dividends, cash flow, capex, and more., and DVM score (Durability-Valuation-Momentum) available with historical charts and exportable to CSV/XLS.
Shared coverage
Assets: Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Platforms: Web
Pricing: Subscription
Why investors switch
- Ziggma keeps a free tier, so you can replicate MarketXLS workflows without upgrading.
- Expands into Stock Ideas, ETF Screeners, and Scores coverage beyond what MarketXLS offers.
- Standout features include Broker‑agnostic web portfolio tracker that consolidates multiple brokerage, IRA and 401(k) accounts into a single dashboard with performance, allocation, income and risk analytics for individual and combined portfolios., Secure account linking to 10,000+ banks and brokers (including Fidelity, Schwab, Robinhood, Webull, Coinbase and many plan sponsors) via Plaid and Snaptrade using OAuth; Ziggma never sees or stores login credentials and encrypts holdings data., and Dividend Tracker that aggregates cash flows and forward income across all linked accounts, monitors portfolio yield and payment timing, and lets users drill into income by holding..
- Pair it with MarketXLS if you still need Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Options & Derivatives, and Options.
Adds coverage: Stock Ideas, ETF Screeners, Scores, and ESG Ratings
Standout features: Broker‑agnostic web portfolio tracker that consolidates multiple brokerage, IRA and 401(k) accounts into a single dashboard with performance, allocation, income and risk analytics for individual and combined portfolios., Secure account linking to 10,000+ banks and brokers (including Fidelity, Schwab, Robinhood, Webull, Coinbase and many plan sponsors) via Plaid and Snaptrade using OAuth; Ziggma never sees or stores login credentials and encrypts holdings data., Dividend Tracker that aggregates cash flows and forward income across all linked accounts, monitors portfolio yield and payment timing, and lets users drill into income by holding., and Algorithm‑powered Ziggma Stock Scores - daily updated, fully fundamentals‑driven 0–100 ratings based on dozens of indicators for growth, profitability, valuation and financial strength for all US stocks above $100m market cap - plus a Top 50 list of high‑scoring stocks in fast‑growing industries.
Coverage Snapshot
Where alternatives already align
Most shared categories across the top matches.
New angles introduced
Categories the alternatives add beyond MarketXLS.
Free Access & Pricing
Free options
All 20
20 vetted picks keep a permanent free tier so you can validate workflows before upgrading.
Mobile ready
13/20
13 alternatives bring native mobile access.
API availability
7/20
7 of the shortlisted tools expose API endpoints for automation-heavy workflows.
Quality checks
10 starred / 18 tested
10 tools are flagged as analyst picks; 18 have been hands-on tested.
Avg. coverage overlap
43%
Average percentage of categories shared with the base tool.
Free Alternatives FAQ
What are the best free alternatives to MarketXLS?
Start with Koyfin, Alpha Vantage, and TradingView to replicate MarketXLS workflows without paying for a subscription.
Do these picks stay permanently free?
Yes. Each platform listed keeps a standing free tier with no credit card required -- though export limits or seat caps may apply if you scale usage.
Which MarketXLS workflows stay covered on the free plan?
Expect solid overlap across Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, GDP, Blogs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Options & Derivatives, Options, Broker Connectors, Correlation, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Monte Carlo, and Risk Metrics, so core MarketXLS workflows can move over without a paid upgrade.
What extra coverage do the free alternatives add?
ETF Screeners, Data Visualizations, Stock Comparison, Money Flow, Backtesting, News, Alerts, Calendar, Dividends, Splits, Yield Curves, ETF Performance, ETF Valuation, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Transcripts, Education, Videos, Custom Dashboards, Data APIs, News Sentiment, Market Sentiment, IPO, Delisted, Retail Sales, Insider Data, APIs & SDKs, Quant, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Housing & Construction, Valuation Models, On-chain Analytics, DEX / DeFi, Webhooks, Forums, Commitment of Traders (COT), Scores, ESG Ratings, 13F, Institutional Data, Stock Ideas, Investor Holdings, US Government Trades, Special Situations, Spin-offs, Acquisitions, Short Interest, 13D/13G, AI, AI Chat, Newsletters, Stock Handbook, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Consumer Sentiment, Bulls Say Bear Say, ETF Factors, AI Report, AI Earnings Summary, Top Analysts, ETF Comparison, Fund Overview, Fund Performance, Fund Holdings, Flags, Fund Rating, Improved Filings, AI Business Summary, AI Filings Summary, App & Website Traffic, and Dividend show up most often as bonus coverage beyond the base platform, giving you room to experiment before upgrading.
Where might I still rely on MarketXLS?
Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, Options & Derivatives, Options, Options P&L, Monte Carlo, Risk Metrics, Correlation, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, Blogs, ETF Holdings, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Overview, and Inflation Rates remain strengths for MarketXLS. Keep it handy for those tasks or plan for a paid upgrade if they matter.
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