VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
MarketXLS vs Tickertape
Pick MarketXLS if
MarketXLS
From $70/mo · Desktop · Web
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want sheets / excel add-ins, options, and options p&l.
Pick Tickertape if
Tickertape
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want news, alerts, and dividends.
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 Tickertape cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including broker connectors, screeners, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. MarketXLS includes sheets / excel add-ins and options, and Tickertape includes news and alerts.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Tickertape
- Mobile app
- Tickertape
- Desktop app
- MarketXLS
- Real-time data
- MarketXLS
- Broker sync
- Tickertape
- Asset coverage
- MarketXLSAdds currencies and futures
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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 • Paid plans available |
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 +11 more | Zerodha, Upstox +9 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 16 | 16 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC | APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +2 more | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | 5 signals: Factors: Value, Quality, and Momentum, Multi-leg options +3 more | 3 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +1 more |
Security | Status page | — |
| Try it | Visit MarketXLS | Visit Tickertape |
Where each one shines
What MarketXLS and Tickertape each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What MarketXLS and Tickertape each do best.What MarketXLS does best
- Use more than 1,000 market-data and analysis functions in Excel on Windows, Mac, and the web, or in Google Sheets.
- Access 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.
- Analyze options chains, Greeks, implied volatility, order flow, strategy profit and loss, and broker symbols.
What Tickertape does best
- Research coverage for Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs on web and mobile, with U.S. stocks and ETFs positioned for Indian investors.
- Build stock screens with more than 100 key metrics.
- Work with end-of-day market data: prices and volumes update in the evening, F&O data later at night, and fundamentals early the next day.
- Connections for supported Indian brokers such as Zerodha, Upstox, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Groww, 5Paisa, Dhan, Motilal Oswal, IIFL, Trustline, and Fisdom.
- Broker connections for combined portfolio views and in-app trading, with Pro support for linking multiple demat accounts.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketXLS and Tickertape, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketXLS and Tickertape, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptionsMutual FundsCurrenciesFuturesCryptos | StocksMutual FundsETFsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPAC | APAC |
Coverage details | Countries: US and CA5 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and CUSIP | Countries: INExchanges: XNSE and XBOMIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | BrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Interactive BrokersThinkorswimTradierOrionCharles Schwab (OpenView Gateway)QuoteMediaIEX CloudNasdaq+5 more | ZerodhaUpstoxICICI DirectHDFC SecuritiesGroww5PaisaDhanMotilal Oswal+3 more |
Export formats | ExcelCSV | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status page | Not specified |
Capability signals | Factors: Value, Quality, and MomentumMulti-leg optionsGreeksMonte CarloCorrelation | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker sync |
Vendor & support | MarketXLS LimitedCountry: IrelandFounded 2016Support: Email and Phone | Anchorage Technologies Private LimitedCountry: IndiaSupport: Email |
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 | INR 399/mo“Pro (Monthly)” |
| Tier 2 | $125/mo“Advanced”annual price usd: 1,500 | INR 899/qtr“Pro (3 months)” |
| Top plan | $200/mo“Business”annual price usd: 2,400 | INR 2999/yr“Pro (Annual)” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MarketXLS and Tickertape?
MarketXLS leans toward sheets / excel add-ins, broker connectors, and screeners, while Tickertape puts more weight on screeners, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 7 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is MarketXLS or Tickertape free to use?
Tickertape has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. MarketXLS is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Tickertape and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use MarketXLS or Tickertape on my phone?
Tickertape 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 Tickertape?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MarketXLS if sheets / excel add-ins and options matter to you; go with Tickertape 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 Tickertape cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, options, and mutual funds. MarketXLS also handles currencies, futures, and cryptos.
Does MarketXLS or Tickertape have real-time data?
MarketXLS offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Tickertape runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from MarketXLS and Tickertape?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can MarketXLS or Tickertape connect to my broker?
Tickertape syncs with brokers automatically. With MarketXLS, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: MarketXLS or Tickertape?
Both MarketXLS and Tickertape 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 Tickertape?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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