★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Investing.com vs MarketXLS
Pick Investing.com if
Investing.com
Free • From $13.99/mo · Web · Mobile · Other
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $13.99/mo instead of $70/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
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Pick MarketXLS if
MarketXLS
From $70/mo · Desktop · Web
- You care about sheets / excel add-ins, broker connectors, and options p&l, things Investing.com doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
Investing.com and MarketXLS cover a lot of the same ground (9 shared categories, including screeners, options, and correlation), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Investing.com simply does more: 34 categories to MarketXLS's 16, including stock ideas, stock comparison, and data visualizations, plus a mobile app. MarketXLS counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Investing.com
- Cheaper paid plan
- Investing.com$13.99/mo vs $70/mo
- Broader coverage
- Investing.com34 vs 16 categories
- Mobile app
- Investing.com
- Desktop app
- MarketXLS
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $13.99/mo | From $70/mo |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 21 limits: Free / Ad-supported Investing.com: public api: Not available, Free / Ad-supported Investing.com: data latency: Varies by instrument/source; not all data is real-time +19 more | 3 limits: Standard: annual price usd: 850, Advanced: annual price usd: 1,500 +1 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | No | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
Integrations | Investing.com Webmaster Tools / embeddable widgets, RSS feeds +2 more | Interactive Brokers, Thinkorswim +10 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +8 more | — |
Categories covered | 34 | 16 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +2 more | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +2 more |
Data partners | 6 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +4 more | — |
Capabilities | 6 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +4 more | 5 signals: Factors: Value, Quality, and Momentum, Multi-leg options +3 more |
Security | Encryption in transit | Status page |
| Try it | Visit Investing.com | Visit MarketXLS |
Where each one shines
What Investing.com and MarketXLS each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Investing.com and MarketXLS each do best.What Investing.com does best
- Monitoring global markets across stocks, ETFs, indices, commodities, currencies, crypto, bonds, funds, futures, options, interest rates, and economic indicators.
- The economic calendar for streaming macro events, actual versus forecast data, country and importance filters, time-zone controls, date ranges, and event alerts.
- Tracking watchlists and portfolios across web and mobile with alerts, holdings monitoring, CSV import for watchlists or holdings, and portfolio CSV export.
- Screening for stocks with filters for valuation, growth, dividends, sectors, industries, themes, technicals, risk, returns, price, market cap, and profile data.
- Research coverage for ticker pages with charts, technical indicators, financials, analyst ratings, transcripts, SEC filings, insider trading, earnings, dividends, news, and related investment ideas where available.
What MarketXLS does best
- MarketXLS in Excel for Windows, Mac, and Excel Online, with 1,000+ spreadsheet functions for market data and analytics.
- Access to quotes, fundamentals, historical statements, ETF data, options data, mutual-fund data, crypto pairs, FRED economic series, and selected technical data into workbooks.
- Real-time streaming quotes on Advanced and Business plans for covered U.S. and Canadian stocks, ETFs, and options.
- Standard defaults to 15-minute delayed stock, ETF, and crypto data, with EOD options, mutual-fund, and economic data.
- Analysis of options with chains, Greeks, implied-volatility tools, order-flow functions, strategy P&L templates, and symbology conversion.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Investing.com and MarketXLS, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Investing.com and MarketXLS, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosClosed-End FundsFunds+4 more | StocksETFsOptionsMutual FundsCurrenciesFuturesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors+2 more | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Countries: US and CA5 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and CUSIP |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | MinuteEOD |
Pricing sources | ExchangeOTCVendorModel | Not specified |
Data partners | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarFactSetRefinitivMarket maker CFDsOther financial data providers | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVManual | Not specified |
Integrations | Investing.com Webmaster Tools / embeddable widgetsRSS feedsGoogle Play appApple App Store app | Interactive BrokersThinkorswimTradierOrionCharles Schwab (OpenView Gateway)QuoteMediaIEX CloudNasdaq+4 more |
Export formats | CSVXML | ExcelCSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption in transit | Status page |
Capability signals | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthMulti-currencyYield curvesCDS spreadsAI summaries: Transcripts and News | Factors: Value, Quality, and MomentumMulti-leg optionsGreeksMonte CarloCorrelation |
Vendor & support | Investing.com / Fusion MediaFounded 2007Support: Email and Chat | MarketXLS LimitedCountry: IrelandFounded 2016Support: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Free / Ad-supported Investing.com”public api: Not available · data latency: Varies by instrument/source; not all data is real-time · +1 more | — |
| Entry paid plan | $13.99/mo“InvestingPro”warren ai credits: 50/month · us pro picks strategies: 6 · +8 more | $70/mo“Standard”annual price usd: 850 |
| Tier 2 | $31.49/mo“InvestingPro+”warren ai credits: 500/month · pro picks strategies: 88 · +6 more | $125/mo“Advanced”annual price usd: 1,500 |
| Top plan | — | $200/mo“Business”annual price usd: 2,400 |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Investing.com and MarketXLS?
Investing.com leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, while MarketXLS puts more weight on sheets / excel add-ins, broker connectors, and screeners. They overlap in 9 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Investing.com or MarketXLS free to use?
Investing.com has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. MarketXLS is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Investing.com and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use Investing.com or MarketXLS on my phone?
Investing.com lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. MarketXLS doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is desktop and web.
Should I choose Investing.com or MarketXLS?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Investing.com if stock ideas and stock comparison matter to you; go with MarketXLS if you'd rather have sheets / excel add-ins and broker connectors. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Investing.com and MarketXLS cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, currencies, and cryptos. Investing.com also handles bonds, commodities, and closed-end funds. MarketXLS adds mutual funds on top.
Do Investing.com and MarketXLS offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from Investing.com and MarketXLS?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Is Investing.com or MarketXLS better for day trading?
Investing.com is the one positioned more for active traders. MarketXLS is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Which has a better stock screener: Investing.com or MarketXLS?
Both Investing.com and MarketXLS include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with Investing.com or MarketXLS?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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