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Friday, January 9, 2026
Tool Comparison
MarketXLS vs Testfol.io 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 Risk Metrics, and Correlation.
- Coverage tilt: MarketXLS has 19 categories you won't get in Testfol.io; Testfol.io has 3 unique categories.
- Pricing: MarketXLS is Subscription; Testfol.io is Free.
Category leaders
- Screeners: MarketXLS is tagged for this workflow; Testfol.io has no category votes yet.
- Portfolio: MarketXLS is tagged for this workflow; Testfol.io has no category votes yet.
- Watchlist: MarketXLS is tagged for this workflow; Testfol.io has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
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Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | MarketXLS | Testfol.io |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Mutual Funds, Currencies, Futures, Cryptos | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Desktop, Web | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Subscription | Free |
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
MarketXLS strengths
Categories covered by MarketXLS but not Testfol.io.
Testfol.io strengths
Categories covered by Testfol.io but not MarketXLS.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do MarketXLS and Testfol.io both support?
Both platforms cover Risk Metrics, and Correlation workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Testfol.io 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 MarketXLS and Testfol.io?
Both MarketXLS and Testfol.io 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?
MarketXLS differentiates itself with 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., whereas Testfol.io stands out for Portfolio Backtester for constructing multi-asset portfolios (tickers like ETFs, mutual funds, and stocks) with cashflow legs and rebalancing controls (incl. rebalance bands)., Backtest results include performance & risk statistics such as cumulative return, CAGR, MWRR, max drawdown, volatility, Sharpe/Sortino, beta, etc., and Asset Analyzer for historical performance analysis and correlations; correlations are calculated using daily returns..
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Curation & Accuracy
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