VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
MarketXLS vs Tradervue
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MarketXLS
From $70/mo · Desktop · Web
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want sheets / excel add-ins, screeners, and options.
Pick Tradervue instead if
Tradervue
Free • From $29.95/mo · Web
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $29.95/mo instead of $70/mo
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 Tradervue cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, broker connectors, risk metrics, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. MarketXLS simply does more: 16 categories to Tradervue's 5, including sheets / excel add-ins, screeners, and options. Tradervue counters by letting you start free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Tradervue
- Cheaper paid plan
- Tradervue$29.95/mo vs $70/mo
- Broader coverage
- MarketXLS16 vs 5 categories
- Desktop app
- MarketXLS
- Real-time data
- MarketXLS
- Broker sync
- Tradervue
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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 • From $29.95/mo |
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 | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | Interactive Brokers, Thinkorswim +11 more | Interactive Brokers, TD Ameritrade / thinkorswim +5 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 16 | 5 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC | North America, Europe, 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: Granularity: Minute and EOD, Adjustments: Splits +1 more |
Capabilities | 5 signals: Factors: Value, Quality, and Momentum, Multi-leg options +3 more | Broker sync |
Security | Status page | — |
| Try it | Visit MarketXLS | Visit Tradervue |
Where each one shines
What MarketXLS and Tradervue each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What MarketXLS and Tradervue 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 Tradervue does best
- Importing and reviewing trades across stocks, ETFs, futures, forex, and options, with options support available on paid tiers.
- CSV or XLSX templates and Broker Sync integrations for daily or near real-time updates from supported brokers.
- Review auto-generated trade charts with entries and exits across multiple timeframes down to one minute.
- TradingView-powered charting, drawing tools, studies, and symbol comparisons on Silver and Gold plans.
- Performance analysis with more than 100 reports, drill-down views, and MFE/MAE metrics on paid plans.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketXLS and Tradervue, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketXLS and Tradervue, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptionsMutual FundsCurrenciesFuturesCryptos | StocksETFsOptionsFuturesCurrencies |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPAC | North AmericaEuropeAPAC |
Coverage details | Countries: US and CA5 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and CUSIP | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | MinuteEOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManualBrokerOAuth |
Integrations | Interactive BrokersThinkorswimTradierOrionCharles Schwab (OpenView Gateway)QuoteMediaIEX CloudNasdaq+5 more | Interactive BrokersTD Ameritrade / thinkorswimE*TRADELightspeedRobinhoodDAS Trader ProSterling Trader Pro |
Export formats | ExcelCSV | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status page | Not specified |
Capability signals | Factors: Value, Quality, and MomentumMulti-leg optionsGreeksMonte CarloCorrelation | Broker sync |
Vendor & support | MarketXLS LimitedCountry: IrelandFounded 2016Support: Email and Phone | SureSwift Capital, Inc.Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Methodology 4/5Reliability 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 | $29.95/mo“Silver” |
| Tier 2 | $125/mo“Advanced”annual price usd: 1,500 | $49.95/mo“Gold” |
| Top plan | $200/mo“Business”annual price usd: 2,400 | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MarketXLS and Tradervue?
MarketXLS leans toward sheets / excel add-ins, broker connectors, and screeners, while Tradervue puts more weight on portfolio, risk metrics, and data visualizations. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is MarketXLS or Tradervue free to use?
Tradervue has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. MarketXLS is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Tradervue and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Should I choose MarketXLS or Tradervue?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MarketXLS if sheets / excel add-ins and screeners matter to you; go with Tradervue if you'd rather have data visualizations and APIs & data feeds. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do MarketXLS and Tradervue cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, options, and currencies. MarketXLS also handles mutual funds and cryptos.
Does MarketXLS or Tradervue have real-time data?
MarketXLS offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Tradervue 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 Tradervue?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can MarketXLS or Tradervue connect to my broker?
Tradervue syncs with brokers automatically. With MarketXLS, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: MarketXLS or Tradervue?
MarketXLS has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Tradervue doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with MarketXLS or Tradervue?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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