VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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ETF Database (ETFdb) vs MarketXLS comparison

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

ETF Database (ETFdb)

etfdb.com

PricingFree, Subscription

PlatformsWeb

Hands-on review

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MarketXLS

marketxls.com

PricingSubscription

PlatformsDesktop, Web

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Comparison highlights

Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
Overlap: both cover ETF Overview, ETF Fundamentals, and ETF Holdings and 2 other categories.
Coverage tilt: ETF Database (ETFdb) has 5 categories you won't get in MarketXLS; MarketXLS has 16 unique categories.
Pricing: ETF Database (ETFdb) is Free, Subscription; MarketXLS is Subscription.

Category leaders

Screeners: MarketXLS is tagged for this workflow; ETF Database (ETFdb) has no category votes yet.
Portfolio: MarketXLS is tagged for this workflow; ETF Database (ETFdb) has no category votes yet.
Watchlist: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.

Vote sentiment comparison

Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...

ETF Database (ETFdb)MarketXLS

Side-by-side metrics

Attribute	ETF Database (ETFdb)	MarketXLS
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	ETFs	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
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Coverage overlap

Shared categories

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

ETF Overview ETF Fundamentals ETF Holdings Which ETF includes this Stock?Watchlist

ETF Database (ETFdb) strengths

Categories covered by ETF Database (ETFdb) but not MarketXLS.

ETF Screeners ETF Comparison ETF Performance ETF Valuation Money Flow

MarketXLS strengths

Categories covered by MarketXLS but not ETF Database (ETFdb).

Sheets / Excel Add-ins Broker Connectors Screeners Options & Derivatives Options Options P&L Monte Carlo Risk Metrics Portfolio Correlation Financials Interest Rates Unemployment Rates Inflation Rates GDP Blogs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do ETF Database (ETFdb) and MarketXLS both support?

Both platforms cover ETF Overview, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Holdings, Which ETF includes this Stock?, and Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

ETF Database (ETFdb) 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 ETF Database (ETFdb) and MarketXLS?

Both ETF Database (ETFdb) 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?

ETF Database (ETFdb) differentiates itself with Advanced ETF Screener with filters across expenses, dividends, liquidity, returns, ESG, fund flows, risk, holdings, taxes, and technical factors, covering 2,000+ ETFs., CSV export of screener results and tables is available to Pro subscribers., and Realtime Ratings system that grades ETFs on liquidity, expenses, performance, volatility, dividends, and concentration, with one A+ per category., 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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Curation & Accuracy

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