VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
MarketXLS vs Trendlyne
Pick MarketXLS if
MarketXLS
From $70/mo · Desktop · Web
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want options p&l, monte carlo, and risk metrics.
Pick Trendlyne if
Trendlyne
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 analyst forecasts, analyst ratings & price targets, and data visualizations.
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 Trendlyne cover a lot of the same ground (7 shared categories, including sheets / excel add-ins, broker connectors, and screeners), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Trendlyne simply does more: 22 categories to MarketXLS's 16, including analyst forecasts, analyst ratings & price targets, and data visualizations, plus a mobile app. MarketXLS counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Trendlyne
- Broader coverage
- Trendlyne22 vs 16 categories
- Mobile app
- Trendlyne
- Desktop app
- MarketXLS
- Real-time data
- MarketXLS
- Broker sync
- Trendlyne
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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 | 22 limits: GuruQ (Annual): data downloader: 2,000 rows, GuruQ (Annual): screener alerts: 75 active, daily +20 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, Angel One +7 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 16 | 22 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC | APAC, North America |
| 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 | 6 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +4 more |
Security | Status page | — |
| Try it | Visit MarketXLS | Visit Trendlyne |
Where each one shines
What MarketXLS and Trendlyne each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What MarketXLS and Trendlyne 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 Trendlyne does best
- Screening for Indian and global stocks with 1,000+ parameters, prebuilt strategies, and screener alerts that become more frequent on higher tiers.
- DVM score to review durability, valuation, and momentum, with historical charts and CSV/XLS export where plan access supports it.
- Backtest strategies and individual stocks, with annual backtest allowances varying materially by plan.
- Review Forecaster consensus estimates for revenue, EPS, profit, dividends, cash flow, capex, and related forecast data.
- Tracking corporate actions and event calendars for India and U.S. markets, including dividends, splits, M&A, board meetings, and alerts.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketXLS and Trendlyne, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarketXLS and Trendlyne, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptionsMutual FundsCurrenciesFuturesCryptos | StocksMutual FundsOptionsFutures |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPAC | APACNorth America |
Coverage details | Countries: US and CA5 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and CUSIP | Countries: IN and US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Not specified | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Interactive BrokersThinkorswimTradierOrionCharles Schwab (OpenView Gateway)QuoteMediaIEX CloudNasdaq+5 more | ZerodhaAngel OneIIFL Securities5PaisaMotilal OswalFyersDhanMicrosoft Excel+1 more |
Export formats | ExcelCSV | CSVExcelPDFImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status page | Not specified |
Capability signals | Factors: Value, Quality, and MomentumMulti-leg optionsGreeksMonte CarloCorrelation | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksBroker syncAI summaries: Transcripts |
Vendor & support | MarketXLS LimitedCountry: IrelandFounded 2016Support: Email and Phone | Giskard Datatech 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 2190/yr“GuruQ (Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more |
| Tier 2 | $125/mo“Advanced”annual price usd: 1,500 | INR 5900/yr“StratQ (Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more |
| Tier 3 | $200/mo“Business”annual price usd: 2,400 | INR 7500/yr“Pro (Global Annual)”data downloader: 2,000 rows · screener alerts: 75 active, daily · +3 more |
| Tier 4 | — | INR 10000/yr“Pro Plus (Global Annual)”data downloader: Unlimited · screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency · +3 more |
| Top plan | — | INR 299/mo“MCP Pro”tool calls per day: 400 · tool calls per month: 2,000 |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MarketXLS and Trendlyne?
MarketXLS leans toward sheets / excel add-ins, broker connectors, and screeners, while Trendlyne puts more weight on screeners, analyst forecasts, and analyst ratings & price targets. They overlap in 7 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is MarketXLS or Trendlyne free to use?
Trendlyne has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. MarketXLS is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Trendlyne and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use MarketXLS or Trendlyne on my phone?
Trendlyne 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 Trendlyne?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MarketXLS if options p&l and monte carlo matter to you; go with Trendlyne if you'd rather have analyst forecasts and analyst ratings & price targets. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do MarketXLS and Trendlyne cover?
Both cover stocks, options, mutual funds, and futures. MarketXLS also handles ETFs, currencies, and cryptos.
Does MarketXLS or Trendlyne have real-time data?
MarketXLS offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Trendlyne 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 Trendlyne?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Excel and CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can MarketXLS or Trendlyne connect to my broker?
Trendlyne syncs with brokers automatically. With MarketXLS, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: MarketXLS or Trendlyne?
Both MarketXLS and Trendlyne 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 Trendlyne?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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