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Digrin vs MarketXLS comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

Digrin adds Dividends, Splits, Calendar, and Dividend Tax / ADR Withholding coverage that MarketXLS skips.

MarketXLS includes Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Options & Derivatives, Options, Options P&L, Monte Carlo, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Correlation, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, GDP, and Blogs categories that Digrin omits.

Digrin has a free tier, while MarketXLS requires a paid plan.

In depth comparison

Digrin

digrin.com

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

Dividend-focused web portfolio tracker and screener. Includes IBKR sync (daily for all users, on-demand for Supporter tier), dividend and earnings calendars with iCal export, CSV transaction export, and support for splits and DRIPs. Plan limits apply on portfolios, transactions, and historical horizons.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Dividend-oriented portfolio tracker with stock screener, watchlists, ex-dividend views, and curated stock lists.
Plan limits: Basic supports up to 3 portfolios and 50 transactions per month; Supporter tier expands to 20 portfolios, 1000 monthly transactions, extended history, and more stats/heatmaps.
Interactive Brokers integration via Flex token: daily sync for all users, with Supporter tier enabling on-demand refreshes every ~5 minutes. Sync window is 15:00–16:00 UTC; Flex limited to 365 days of history.
Data import supported via CSV/XLSX uploads or manual entry, with duplicate detection and ISIN fallback matching.
Automatic handling of stock splits; DRIP settings configurable per dividend. Spin-offs and ticker changes must be managed manually.

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MarketXLS

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Excel‑first market data & analytics add‑in with 1,000+ functions. Default data is 15‑min delayed (QuoteMedia); real‑time streams and intraday history available with data add‑ons. Web screener, ETF database/overlap tools, options chains & Greeks, and portfolio templates (incl. Efficient Frontier). Direct order‑ticket functions for Thinkorswim, Tradier, Orion, plus IBKR integration via TWS API. No public data API for redistribution; personal use license.

Platforms

DesktopWeb

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Excel add‑in works on Windows, Mac, and Excel Online; updates delivered automatically for Mac/Excel Online/Office 365 users.
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.
Options analytics: live option chains & Greeks, IV tools, order‑flow functions, strategy P&L templates; options symbology converter.
Portfolio & research templates: Efficient Frontier, correlation/volatility/drawdowns, fundamentals and historical statements via hf_* functions.
Web screener with hundreds of metrics; stock ranks (Value/Quality/Technical); spreadsheet builder to generate ready‑made workbooks.

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Where they differ

Digrin

Distinct strengths include:

Dividends Splits Calendar Dividend Tax / ADR Withholding

Dividend-oriented portfolio tracker with stock screener, watchlists, ex-dividend views, and curated stock lists.
Plan limits: Basic supports up to 3 portfolios and 50 transactions per month; Supporter tier expands to 20 portfolios, 1000 monthly transactions, extended history, and more stats/heatmaps.
Interactive Brokers integration via Flex token: daily sync for all users, with Supporter tier enabling on-demand refreshes every ~5 minutes. Sync window is 15:00–16:00 UTC; Flex limited to 365 days of history.
Data import supported via CSV/XLSX uploads or manual entry, with duplicate detection and ISIN fallback matching.

MarketXLS

Distinct strengths include:

Sheets / Excel Add-ins Options & Derivatives Options Options P&L Monte Carlo Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown)Correlation ETF Overview

Excel add‑in works on Windows, Mac, and Excel Online; updates delivered automatically for Mac/Excel Online/Office 365 users.
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.
Options analytics: live option chains & Greeks, IV tools, order‑flow functions, strategy P&L templates; options symbology converter.
Portfolio & research templates: Efficient Frontier, correlation/volatility/drawdowns, fundamentals and historical statements via hf_* functions.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Digrin	MarketXLS
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, Screeners, Financials, Broker Connectors Unique: Dividends, Splits, Calendar, Dividend Tax / ADR Withholding	Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, Screeners, Financials, Broker Connectors Unique: Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Options & Derivatives, Options, Options P&L, Monte Carlo, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Correlation, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, GDP, Blogs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Closed-End Funds	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Mutual Funds, Currencies, Futures, Cryptos
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Desktop, Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Dividend-oriented portfolio tracker with stock screener, watchlists, ex-dividend views, and curated stock lists. Plan limits: Basic supports up to 3 portfolios and 50 transactions per month; Supporter tier expands to 20 portfolios, 1000 monthly transactions, extended history, and more stats/heatmaps. Interactive Brokers integration via Flex token: daily sync for all users, with Supporter tier enabling on-demand refreshes every ~5 minutes. Sync window is 15:00–16:00 UTC; Flex limited to 365 days of history. Data import supported via CSV/XLSX uploads or manual entry, with duplicate detection and ISIN fallback matching. Automatic handling of stock splits; DRIP settings configurable per dividend. Spin-offs and ticker changes must be managed manually. Performance metrics include XIRR, simple gain, and realized/unrealized gain.	Unique Excel add‑in works on Windows, Mac, and Excel Online; updates delivered automatically for Mac/Excel Online/Office 365 users. 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. Options analytics: live option chains & Greeks, IV tools, order‑flow functions, strategy P&L templates; options symbology converter. Portfolio & research templates: Efficient Frontier, correlation/volatility/drawdowns, fundamentals and historical statements via hf_* functions. Web screener with hundreds of metrics; stock ranks (Value/Quality/Technical); spreadsheet builder to generate ready‑made workbooks. Broker/trading connections: Thinkorswim, Tradier (single & multi‑leg), Orion (single‑leg), Interactive Brokers (via TWS API).
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Highlighted	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Digrin and MarketXLS both support?

Both platforms cover Portfolio, Watchlist, Screeners, Financials, and Broker Connectors workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Digrin offers a free entry point, while MarketXLS requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access Digrin and MarketXLS?

Both Digrin and MarketXLS prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Digrin differentiates itself with Dividend-oriented portfolio tracker with stock screener, watchlists, ex-dividend views, and curated stock lists., Plan limits: Basic supports up to 3 portfolios and 50 transactions per month; Supporter tier expands to 20 portfolios, 1000 monthly transactions, extended history, and more stats/heatmaps., and Interactive Brokers integration via Flex token: daily sync for all users, with Supporter tier enabling on-demand refreshes every ~5 minutes. Sync window is 15:00–16:00 UTC; Flex limited to 365 days of history., whereas MarketXLS stands out for Excel add‑in works on Windows, Mac, and Excel Online; updates delivered automatically for Mac/Excel Online/Office 365 users., 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., and Options analytics: live option chains & Greeks, IV tools, order‑flow functions, strategy P&L templates; options symbology converter..

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