MarketXLS vs OptionCharts comparison

MarketXLS focuses on Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Broker Connectors, and Screeners while OptionCharts specializes in Data Visualizations, Options & Derivatives, and Watchlist. They overlap in 6 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

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

Choose MarketXLS if you need 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.. Go with OptionCharts if Interactive Option Strategy Profit & Loss chart with multi‑leg templates (e.g., covered call, verticals, iron condor, calendar)., and Per‑ticker chart library: volume, open interest, greeks (Δ, Γ, Θ, ν), implied vol skew, max pain, expected move, probability distribution. better fits how you invest.

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, and Options. MarketXLS also includes Mutual Funds, Currencies, Futures, and 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. OptionCharts requires manual portfolio entry or data import.

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

MarketXLS offers portfolio tracking features. OptionCharts is more focused on research and analysis.