Interactive Brokers (IBKR) vs MarketXLS comparison

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) focuses on Brokerage, Advanced Order Types, and Smart/Direct Routing while MarketXLS specializes in Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, and Screeners. They overlap in 5 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Both platforms require a paid subscription to access their full feature set. Compare the pricing details above to find the best value for your needs.

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) 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.

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) 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.

Choose Interactive Brokers (IBKR) if you need Platforms: Client Portal (web), Trader Workstation (TWS) and IBKR Desktop (desktop), IBKR Mobile / GlobalTrader (mobile), plus IBKR APIs; feature availability differs by platform/product., and Supported instruments include stocks/ETFs, options (incl. combos), mutual funds, futures (incl. futures options), spot FX, bonds, physical metals, structured products and CFDs.. 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.

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Currencies, and Mutual Funds. Interactive Brokers (IBKR) also includes Bonds, Commodities, and Other. MarketXLS adds coverage for Cryptos.

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

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

MarketXLS connects with brokers for portfolio syncing. Interactive Brokers (IBKR) requires manual portfolio entry or data import.

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is built with active traders in mind, offering features like real-time data and technical analysis. MarketXLS is better suited for buy-and-hold investors focused on fundamentals.

Both Interactive Brokers (IBKR) and MarketXLS include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

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