MarketXLS adds Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Screeners, Options & Derivatives, Options, Options P&L, Monte Carlo, Watchlist, Correlation, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, GDP, and Blogs coverage that Tradervue skips.
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MarketXLS vs Tradervue comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Tradervue includes Data Visualizations, and APIs & SDKs categories that MarketXLS omits.
MarketXLS highlights: 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..
Tradervue is known for: Auto-generated trade charts with entries and exits, viewable across multiple timeframes down to one minute., TradingView-powered charting with drawing tools, studies, and symbol comparisons (Silver/Gold)., and Supports stocks, ETFs, futures, forex, and options (options enabled on paid tiers)..
Tradervue keeps a free entry point that MarketXLS lacks.
MarketXLS
marketxls.com
Excel‑first market data & analytics add‑in with 1,000+ functions. Default data is 15‑min delayed (QuoteMedia); real‑time streams and intraday history available with data add‑ons. Web screener, ETF database/overlap tools, options chains & Greeks, and portfolio templates (incl. Efficient Frontier). Direct order‑ticket functions for Thinkorswim, Tradier, Orion, plus IBKR integration via TWS API. No public data API for redistribution; personal use license.
Categories
Platforms
Desktop
Web
Pricing
Subscription
Quick highlights
- 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.
- Options analytics: live option chains & Greeks, IV tools, order‑flow functions, strategy P&L templates; options symbology converter.
- Portfolio & research templates: Efficient Frontier, correlation/volatility/drawdowns, fundamentals and historical statements via hf_* functions.
- Web screener with hundreds of metrics; stock ranks (Value/Quality/Technical); spreadsheet builder to generate ready‑made workbooks.
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Tradervue
tradervue.com
A trading journal and analytics platform designed for active traders. The Free plan supports up to 30 grouped trades per month, while Silver and Gold plans unlock unlimited imports, broker syncing, advanced reporting, and CSV exports. Gold adds deeper features like Exit Analysis, liquidity reports, commissions/fees, and risk reporting in R units.
Platforms
Web
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Auto-generated trade charts with entries and exits, viewable across multiple timeframes down to one minute.
- TradingView-powered charting with drawing tools, studies, and symbol comparisons (Silver/Gold).
- Supports stocks, ETFs, futures, forex, and options (options enabled on paid tiers).
- Import trades via CSV/XLSX templates or Broker Sync integrations with daily/near real-time updates.
- Free plan includes up to 30 grouped trades per month.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
3 overlapsMutual strengths include Broker Connectors, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), and Portfolio.
Where they differ
MarketXLS
Distinct strengths include:
Sheets / Excel Add-ins
Screeners
Options & Derivatives
Options
Options P&L
Monte Carlo
Watchlist
Correlation
- 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.
- Options analytics: live option chains & Greeks, IV tools, order‑flow functions, strategy P&L templates; options symbology converter.
- Portfolio & research templates: Efficient Frontier, correlation/volatility/drawdowns, fundamentals and historical statements via hf_* functions.
Tradervue
Distinct strengths include:
- Auto-generated trade charts with entries and exits, viewable across multiple timeframes down to one minute.
- TradingView-powered charting with drawing tools, studies, and symbol comparisons (Silver/Gold).
- Supports stocks, ETFs, futures, forex, and options (options enabled on paid tiers).
- Import trades via CSV/XLSX templates or Broker Sync integrations with daily/near real-time updates.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | MarketXLS | Tradervue |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Broker Connectors, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Portfolio Unique: Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Screeners, Options & Derivatives, Options, Options P&L, Monte Carlo, Watchlist, Correlation, Financials, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, Which ETF includes this Stock?, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, GDP, Blogs | Shared: Broker Connectors, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), Portfolio Unique: Data Visualizations, APIs & SDKs |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Mutual Funds, Currencies, Futures, Cryptos | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Currencies |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Desktop, Web | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do MarketXLS and Tradervue both support?
Both platforms cover Broker Connectors, Risk Metrics (VaR/ES/Drawdown), and Portfolio workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Tradervue 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 Tradervue?
Both MarketXLS and Tradervue 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 Tradervue stands out for Auto-generated trade charts with entries and exits, viewable across multiple timeframes down to one minute., TradingView-powered charting with drawing tools, studies, and symbol comparisons (Silver/Gold)., and Supports stocks, ETFs, futures, forex, and options (options enabled on paid tiers)..
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