★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Source check: TC2000 checked August 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
MarketXLS vs TC2000
Pick MarketXLS if
MarketXLS
From $70/mo · Desktop · Web
- You care about sheets / excel add-ins, broker connectors, and monte carlo, things TC2000 doesn't offer
Pick TC2000 if
TC2000
From $24.99/mo · Web · Desktop · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $24.99/mo instead of $70/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about news, alerts, and paper trading, things MarketXLS doesn't offer
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 TC2000 cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including screeners, options, and options p&l), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. MarketXLS simply does more: 16 categories to TC2000's 11, including sheets / excel add-ins, broker connectors, and monte carlo. TC2000 counters by starting cheaper at $24.99/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- TC2000$24.99/mo vs $70/mo
- Broader coverage
- MarketXLS16 vs 11 categories
- Mobile app
- TC2000
- Broker sync
- TC2000
- Global coverage
- MarketXLS
- Asset coverage
- MarketXLSAdds mutual funds and currencies
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 | From $24.99/mo |
Free tier | No | No |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 3 limits: Standard: annual price usd: 850, Advanced: annual price usd: 1,500 +1 more | Premium+: alerts: 1,000 |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | Interactive Brokers, Thinkorswim +10 more | TC2000 Brokerage and MT Newswires |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 16 | 11 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC | North America |
| 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: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +2 more |
Capabilities | 5 signals: Factors: Value, Quality, and Momentum, Multi-leg options +3 more | 5 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +3 more |
Security | Status page | Status page |
| Try it | Visit MarketXLS | Visit TC2000 |
Where each one shines
What MarketXLS and TC2000 each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What MarketXLS and TC2000 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 TC2000 does best
- Live U.S. equity data through Nasdaq Basic with streaming watchlists and charts for NYSE, Nasdaq, and AMEX symbols.
- Tools for building EasyScan screens with real-time scans, custom sorting, and PCF formula-based conditions.
- Tools for running alert workflows with 100 concurrent alerts on Premium or 1,000 on Premium+, plus optional bundles for more capacity.
- Reading access to real-time market and company news through the integrated MT Newswires feed.
- Analysis of options with full chains, Greeks, implied-volatility columns, multi-leg strategies, and visual P&L zones.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketXLS and TC2000, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketXLS and TC2000, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptionsMutual FundsCurrenciesFuturesCryptos | StocksETFsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPAC | North America |
Coverage details | Countries: US and CA5 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and CUSIP | Countries: USExchanges: XNAS, XNYS, and XASEIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | MinuteEOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManual |
Integrations | Interactive BrokersThinkorswimTradierOrionCharles Schwab (OpenView Gateway)QuoteMediaIEX CloudNasdaq+4 more | TC2000 BrokerageMT Newswires |
Export formats | ExcelCSV | CSVImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status page | Status page |
Capability signals | Factors: Value, Quality, and MomentumMulti-leg optionsGreeksMonte CarloCorrelation | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker sync |
Vendor & support | MarketXLS LimitedCountry: IrelandFounded 2016Support: Email and Phone | TC2000 Software CompanyCountry: United StatesSupport: 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | $70/mo“Standard”annual price usd: 850 | $24.99/mo“Basic” |
| Tier 2 | $125/mo“Advanced”annual price usd: 1,500 | $49.99/mo“Premium” |
| Top plan | $200/mo“Business”annual price usd: 2,400 | $99.99/mo“Premium+”alerts: 1,000 |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MarketXLS and TC2000?
MarketXLS leans toward sheets / excel add-ins, broker connectors, and screeners, while TC2000 puts more weight on screeners, watchlist, and portfolio. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do MarketXLS and TC2000 cost?
Neither has a free plan; you'll need a paid subscription for the full feature set of either. Check each tool's current plan details before buying.
Can I use MarketXLS or TC2000 on my phone?
TC2000 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 TC2000?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MarketXLS if sheets / excel add-ins and broker connectors matter to you; go with TC2000 if you'd rather have news and alerts. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do MarketXLS and TC2000 cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and options. MarketXLS also handles mutual funds, currencies, and futures.
Do MarketXLS and TC2000 offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: MarketXLS or TC2000?
MarketXLS has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, and APAC), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. TC2000 is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from MarketXLS and TC2000?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can MarketXLS or TC2000 connect to my broker?
TC2000 syncs with brokers automatically. With MarketXLS, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: MarketXLS or TC2000?
Both MarketXLS and TC2000 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 TC2000?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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