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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Tool Comparison
MarketXLS vs Trading Economics comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Trading Economics
tradingeconomics.com
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 Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Financials, and Interest Rates and 3 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: MarketXLS has 15 categories you won't get in Trading Economics; Trading Economics has 9 unique categories.
- Pricing: MarketXLS is Subscription; Trading Economics is Free, Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: MarketXLS is tagged for this workflow; Trading Economics has no category votes yet.
- Portfolio: MarketXLS is tagged for this workflow; Trading Economics has no category votes yet.
- Watchlist: MarketXLS is tagged for this workflow; Trading Economics has no category votes yet.
- News: Trading Economics is tagged for this workflow; MarketXLS has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | MarketXLS | Trading Economics |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Mutual Funds, Currencies, Futures, Cryptos | Stocks, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Other |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Desktop, Web | Web, Mobile, Desktop, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
MarketXLS strengths
Categories covered by MarketXLS but not Trading Economics.
Trading Economics strengths
Categories covered by Trading Economics but not MarketXLS.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do MarketXLS and Trading Economics both support?
Both platforms cover Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Financials, Interest Rates, Unemployment Rates, Inflation Rates, and GDP workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Trading Economics offers a free entry point, while MarketXLS requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
Which tool has mobile access?
Trading Economics ships a dedicated mobile experience, while MarketXLS focuses on web or desktop access.
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 Trading Economics stands out for Docs advertise indicators (>15,000 data series from official sources) and an economic calendar (~1600 events/month across 150+ countries)., REST API provides direct access to economic indicators plus markets data (FX, stock indexes, government bond yields, commodities) and company financials; includes subscriptions to market quotes and streaming updates (calendar + earnings)., and API supports JSON/CSV/XML output via the &f= parameter and API-key auth via query param (c=) or Authorization header..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.