VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Sunday, December 7, 2025

Tool Comparison

Fiscal.ai vs MarketXLS comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Fiscal.ai adds Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Investor Holdings, ETF Performance, ETF Valuation, Valuation Models, Dividends, Insider Data, Institutional Data, 13F, Improved Filings, Transcripts, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, News, Alerts, Calendar, Splits, Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, Webhooks, AI, AI Chat, AI Business Summary, AI Earnings Summary, AI Filings Summary, AI Report, Newsletters, and Education coverage that MarketXLS skips.

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

Fiscal.ai has a free tier, while MarketXLS requires a paid plan.

In depth comparison

Fiscal.ai

fiscal.ai

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

All‑in‑one AI‑powered fundamental research terminal and institutional‑grade data API for global equities, ETFs & funds. Combines deep financials, segments & KPIs, ownership/13F data, IR content, analyst estimates, screeners, dashboards and an AI Copilot into a single workflow. Enterprise and API tiers target professional investors and fintechs with long history, auditability back to filings, and SOC2 Type II security.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

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.
AI Copilot for conversational research, capable of summarizing earnings, screening for ideas, comparing peers, and explaining drivers with citations back to sources.
Integrated analyst estimates, revisions, ratings, and price targets, linked to standardized and adjusted metrics for easier model building.

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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

Fiscal.ai

Distinct strengths include:

Stock Comparison Data Visualizations Investor Holdings ETF Performance ETF Valuation Valuation Models Dividends Insider Data

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.
AI Copilot for conversational research, capable of summarizing earnings, screening for ideas, comparing peers, and explaining drivers with citations back to sources.

MarketXLS

Distinct strengths include:

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

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	Fiscal.ai	MarketXLS
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, Financials, Blogs Unique: Stock Comparison, Data Visualizations, Investor Holdings, ETF Performance, ETF Valuation, Valuation Models, Dividends, Insider Data, Institutional Data, 13F, Improved Filings, Transcripts, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, News, Alerts, Calendar, Splits, Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, Webhooks, AI, AI Chat, AI Business Summary, AI Earnings Summary, AI Filings Summary, AI Report, Newsletters, Education	Shared: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, Financials, Blogs Unique: Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, Options & Derivatives, Options, Options P&L, Monte Carlo, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Correlation, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, GDP
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, 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, API	Desktop, Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique 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. AI Copilot for conversational research, capable of summarizing earnings, screening for ideas, comparing peers, and explaining drivers with citations back to sources. Integrated analyst estimates, revisions, ratings, and price targets, linked to standardized and adjusted metrics for easier model building. Ownership & flow data, including insider transactions, institutional holders, 13F data and curated ‘Super Investors’ views and hedge fund letters.	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 Fiscal.ai and MarketXLS both support?

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

Which tool offers a free plan?

Fiscal.ai 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 Fiscal.ai and MarketXLS?

Both Fiscal.ai 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?

Fiscal.ai differentiates itself with 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., 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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