VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Monday, January 5, 2026
Tool Comparison
Macrotrends vs MarketXLS comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Screeners, Financials, and Inflation Rates and 3 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: Macrotrends has 4 categories you won't get in MarketXLS; MarketXLS has 15 unique categories.
- Pricing: Macrotrends is Free, Other; MarketXLS is Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: not enough category votes yet to call a leader.
- Portfolio: MarketXLS is tagged for this workflow; Macrotrends has no category votes yet.
- Watchlist: MarketXLS is tagged for this workflow; Macrotrends has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: Macrotrends is tagged for this workflow; MarketXLS has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | Macrotrends | MarketXLS |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Commodities, Currencies, 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, Other | Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
Macrotrends strengths
Categories covered by Macrotrends but not MarketXLS.
MarketXLS strengths
Categories covered by MarketXLS but not Macrotrends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Macrotrends and MarketXLS both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Financials, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, GDP, and Interest Rates workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Macrotrends 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 Macrotrends and MarketXLS?
Both Macrotrends 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?
Macrotrends differentiates itself with Interactive charts for stocks, commodities, indices, currencies, crypto, and macroeconomic data, often with history spanning back 50–100 years., Free stock screener with 50+ filters covering fundamentals, technicals, and performance; includes U.S. and international equities., and Company profile pages combine daily prices, dividends, and full annual/quarterly financial statements, with fundamentals sourced from Zacks., 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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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.