Charles Schwab vs MarketXLS comparison

Charles Schwab focuses on Brokerage, Portfolio, and Watchlist while MarketXLS specializes in Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, and Screeners. They overlap in 5 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Both platforms require a paid subscription to access their full feature set. Compare the pricing details above to find the best value for your needs.

Charles Schwab has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. MarketXLS is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Choose Charles Schwab if you need Zero-commission online trades for stocks and ETFs; options at $0.65 per contract., and thinkorswim® platform suite (desktop, web, mobile) plus Schwab Mobile, with extended 24/5 trading access to 1,100+ stocks and ETFs.. Go with MarketXLS if Excel add‑in works on Windows, Mac, and Excel Online; updates delivered automatically for Mac/Excel Online/Office 365 users., and Built‑in real‑time streaming quotes (with exchange agreements) and default 15‑minute delayed market data; EOD history ~15+ years; intraday historical up to 1‑minute for ~1 year. better fits how you invest.

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Mutual Funds, and Currencies. Charles Schwab also includes Bonds. MarketXLS adds coverage for Cryptos.

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (CSV, and Excel). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

MarketXLS connects with brokers for portfolio syncing. Charles Schwab requires manual portfolio entry or data import.

Both Charles Schwab and MarketXLS include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Both platforms include portfolio tracking, so you can monitor your holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.