FX Replay adds Backtesting, Paper Trading, Data Visualizations, and Calendar coverage that MarketXLS skips.
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Monday, October 6, 2025
Head-to-head
FX Replay vs MarketXLS comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
MarketXLS includes Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, Screeners, Options & Derivatives, Options, Options P&L, Portfolio, Watchlist, Correlation, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, GDP, and Blogs categories that FX Replay omits.
FX Replay highlights: Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols., Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures., and Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery)..
MarketXLS is known 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..
FX Replay has a free tier, while MarketXLS requires a paid plan.
FX Replay
fxreplay.com
Browser-based replay & manual backtesting platform for FX, futures (incl. CME), crypto, and commodities. Distinctives include seconds-level data on select markets, multi-chart layouts (up to 16), multi‑asset sessions (up to 5 instruments), analytics with Monte Carlo & RR simulators, a journal/checklists, and an economic calendar (plan-limited country coverage). Paid plans include a 5‑day free trial.
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Platforms
Web
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols.
- Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures.
- Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery).
- MultiPair sessions (backtest up to 5 assets simultaneously).
- MultiChart layouts (up to 16 charts).
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MarketXLS
marketxls.com
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.
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Platforms
Desktop
Web
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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Overlap
Shared focus areas
2 overlapsMutual strengths include Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), and Monte Carlo.
Where they differ
FX Replay
Distinct strengths include:
- Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols.
- Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures.
- Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery).
- MultiPair sessions (backtest up to 5 assets simultaneously).
MarketXLS
Distinct strengths include:
Sheets / Excel Add-ins
Broker Connectors
Screeners
Options & Derivatives
Options
Options P&L
Portfolio
Watchlist
- 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 | FX Replay | MarketXLS |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Monte Carlo Unique: Backtesting, Paper Trading, Data Visualizations, Calendar | Shared: Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Monte Carlo Unique: Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, Screeners, Options & Derivatives, Options, Options P&L, Portfolio, Watchlist, Correlation, Financials, 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 | Currencies, Futures, Commodities, Cryptos | 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
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do FX Replay and MarketXLS both support?
Both platforms cover Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), and Monte Carlo workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
FX Replay 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 FX Replay and MarketXLS?
Both FX Replay 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?
FX Replay differentiates itself with Manual backtesting & bar replay with 1‑minute data across assets; seconds timeframes available for some FX and futures symbols., Data sources: Dukascopy & OANDA for FX; CME for futures., and Asset coverage showcase: Forex, Index, Energy, Agricultural, Crypto, and Futures (homepage assets gallery)., 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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