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Tool Comparison
MarketXLS vs Nasdaq.com
Pick MarketXLS if
MarketXLS
From $70/mo · Desktop · Web
- You care about sheets / excel add-ins, broker connectors, and options p&l, things Nasdaq.com doesn't offer
Pick Nasdaq.com if
Nasdaq.com
Free • From $18.95/mo · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $18.95/mo instead of $70/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
MarketXLS and Nasdaq.com cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including screeners, options, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. The real difference is focus: only MarketXLS gives you sheets / excel add-ins and broker connectors, and only Nasdaq.com gives you news and calendar.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Nasdaq.com
- Cheaper paid plan
- Nasdaq.com$18.95/mo vs $70/mo
- Mobile app
- Nasdaq.com
- Desktop app
- MarketXLS
- Broker sync
- Nasdaq.com
- Asset coverage
- MarketXLSAdds futures
See for yourself
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 | From $70/mo | Free • From $18.95/mo |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 3 limits: Standard: annual price usd: 850, Advanced: annual price usd: 1,500 +1 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | Interactive Brokers, Thinkorswim +10 more | TipRanks and Nasdaq Data Link |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 16 | 17 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +2 more | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more |
Capabilities | 5 signals: Factors: Value, Quality, and Momentum, Multi-leg options +3 more | 3 signals: Universe builder, Greeks +1 more |
Security | Status page | — |
| Try it | Visit MarketXLS | Visit Nasdaq.com |
Where each one shines
What MarketXLS and Nasdaq.com each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What MarketXLS and Nasdaq.com each do best.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.
What Nasdaq.com does best
- Lookup tools for official Nasdaq.com quote and company pages with market data, company profiles, news, SEC filings, financial statements, and analyst context.
- Stock, ETF, and mutual-fund screeners with filterable metrics for idea generation and market exploration.
- Views for reviewing options chains with Greeks such as Delta, Gamma, and Vega for supported symbols.
- Tracking event calendars for earnings, dividends, IPOs, economic releases, splits, and other market dates.
- Research coverage for short interest, insider transactions, and institutional holdings, including 13F-style ownership context.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketXLS and Nasdaq.com, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketXLS and Nasdaq.com, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptionsMutual FundsCurrenciesFuturesCryptos | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosCurrencies |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPAC | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | Countries: US and CA5 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and CUSIP | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | ManualBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | Interactive BrokersThinkorswimTradierOrionCharles Schwab (OpenView Gateway)QuoteMediaIEX CloudNasdaq+4 more | TipRanksNasdaq Data Link |
Export formats | ExcelCSV | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status page | Not specified |
Capability signals | Factors: Value, Quality, and MomentumMulti-leg optionsGreeksMonte CarloCorrelation | Universe builderGreeksBroker sync |
Vendor & support | MarketXLS LimitedCountry: IrelandFounded 2016Support: Email and Phone | Nasdaq, Inc.Country: USSupport: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | 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 |
| Entry paid plan | $70/mo“Standard”annual price usd: 850 | $18.95/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – 2 Years” |
| Tier 2 | $125/mo“Advanced”annual price usd: 1,500 | $21.25/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – Yearly” |
| Top plan | $200/mo“Business”annual price usd: 2,400 | $24.95/mo“Smart Portfolio Pro – Quarterly” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MarketXLS and Nasdaq.com?
MarketXLS leans toward sheets / excel add-ins, broker connectors, and screeners, while Nasdaq.com puts more weight on screeners, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is MarketXLS or Nasdaq.com free to use?
Nasdaq.com has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. MarketXLS is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Nasdaq.com and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use MarketXLS or Nasdaq.com on my phone?
Nasdaq.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 MarketXLS or Nasdaq.com?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MarketXLS if sheets / excel add-ins and broker connectors matter to you; go with Nasdaq.com if you'd rather have news and calendar. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do MarketXLS and Nasdaq.com cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, options, and mutual funds. MarketXLS also handles futures.
Do MarketXLS and Nasdaq.com offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from MarketXLS and Nasdaq.com?
MarketXLS exports to Excel and CSV. Nasdaq.com is stingier about getting data out.
Can MarketXLS or Nasdaq.com connect to my broker?
Nasdaq.com syncs with brokers automatically. With MarketXLS, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: MarketXLS or Nasdaq.com?
Both MarketXLS and Nasdaq.com 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 MarketXLS or Nasdaq.com?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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