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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

GuruFocus vs MarketXLS comparison

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

GuruFocus logo

GuruFocus

gurufocus.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, Desktop, API
Editor's pickHands-on review
MarketXLS logo

MarketXLS

marketxls.com

PricingSubscription
PlatformsDesktop, Web
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At a glance

Platforms
GuruFocusWeb, Mobile, Desktop, API
MarketXLSDesktop, Web
Categories
GuruFocus46
MarketXLS21
Pricing details

Tool

GuruFocus

$41.58/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Premium (Annual, USA)$499/yr
Premium (Monthly, USA)$69/mo
PremiumPlus (Annual, USA)$1348/yr
PremiumPlus (Monthly, USA)$169/mo
Professional (Annual, USA)$2398/yr
Professional (Monthly, USA)$299/mo
GuruAPI Data LicensingContact sales

Tool

MarketXLS

$70/mo

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Standard$70/mo
Advanced$125/mo
Business$200/mo
Category leaders
ScreenersGuruFocus
Stock IdeasGuruFocus
PortfolioGuruFocus
WatchlistMarketXLS
BacktestingGuruFocus
NewsGuruFocus
AlertsGuruFocus
DividendsGuruFocus
FinancialsGuruFocus
Insider DataGuruFocus
TranscriptsGuruFocus
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeGuruFocusMarketXLS
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsFunds
StocksETFsOptionsMutual FundsCurrenciesFuturesCryptos
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North AmericaEuropeAPAC
Data freshness
End of Day
Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day
API access
REST
Not specified
Export formats
ExcelImagePDFJSON
ExcelCSV

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GuruFocus and MarketXLS?

GuruFocus focuses on Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Stock Comparison while MarketXLS specializes in Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, and Screeners. They overlap in 10 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Is GuruFocus or MarketXLS free to use?

GuruFocus offers a free tier that lets you get started without paying, while MarketXLS requires a subscription. If budget is a concern, start with GuruFocus and upgrade later if you need more advanced features.

Can I use GuruFocus or MarketXLS on my phone?

GuruFocus 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.

Does GuruFocus or MarketXLS have an API?

GuruFocus provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. MarketXLS doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose GuruFocus or MarketXLS?

Choose GuruFocus if you need Global value-investing research platform covering ~100,000 stocks in ~100 markets plus 8,000+ institutional investors and 15,000+ mutual funds holdings, designed to provide historical financial and valuation data for long-term investors., and All-in-One Screener offers 500+ fundamental, valuation, profitability, growth, dividend, guru and insider filters, supports custom filters/formulas and screening by regions, countries, exchanges and user portfolios.. 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.

What asset classes do GuruFocus and MarketXLS cover?

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

Does GuruFocus or MarketXLS have real-time data?

MarketXLS offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. GuruFocus uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from GuruFocus and MarketXLS?

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

Can GuruFocus or MarketXLS connect to my broker?

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

Which has a better stock screener—GuruFocus or MarketXLS?

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

Can I track my portfolio with GuruFocus or MarketXLS?

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

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