★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
MarketXLS vs Trendlyne
Pick MarketXLS if
MarketXLS
Best for options p&l and monte carlo
From $70/mo · Desktop · Web · 100% positive (1 vote)
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about options p&l, monte carlo, and risk metrics, things Trendlyne doesn't offer
Pick Trendlyne if
Trendlyne
Best for analyst forecasts and analyst ratings & price targets
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile · 33% positive (3 votes)
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You care about analyst forecasts, analyst ratings & price targets, and data visualizations, things MarketXLS doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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The verdict
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.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- Trendlyne
- Free plan
- Trendlyne
- Broader coverage
- Trendlyne22 vs 16 categories
- Desktop app
- MarketXLS
- Real-time data
- MarketXLS
- Broker sync
- Trendlyne
Comparison snapshot
| 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 | 20 limits: GuruQ (Annual): data downloader: 2,000 rows, GuruQ (Annual): screener alerts: 75 active, daily +18 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 +10 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 |
Standout features
What MarketXLS does best
- Use MarketXLS in Excel for Windows, Mac, and Excel Online, with 1,000+ spreadsheet functions for market data and analytics.
- Pull quotes, fundamentals, historical statements, ETF data, options data, mutual-fund data, crypto pairs, FRED economic series, and selected technical data into workbooks.
- Use real-time streaming quotes on Advanced and Business plans for covered U.S. and Canadian stocks, ETFs, and options.
- Expect Standard to default to 15-minute delayed stock, ETF, and crypto data, with EOD options, mutual-fund, and economic data as recorded in the profile.
- Analyze options with chains, Greeks, implied-volatility tools, order-flow functions, strategy P&L templates, and symbology conversion.
What Trendlyne does best
- Screen Indian and global stocks with 1,000+ parameters, prebuilt strategies, and screener alerts that become more frequent on higher tiers.
- Use 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.
- Track corporate actions and event calendars for India and U.S. markets, including dividends, splits, M&A, board meetings, and alerts.
Data & access details
| 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+4 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 |
Green tags are exclusive to that tool in this comparison.
Pricing breakdown
$70/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- annual price usd: 850
- annual price usd: 1,500
- annual price usd: 2,400
Free
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
- data downloader: 2,000 rows
- screener alerts: 75 active, daily
- +3 more
- data downloader: Unlimited
- screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency
- +3 more
- data downloader: 2,000 rows
- screener alerts: 75 active, daily
- +3 more
- data downloader: Unlimited
- screener alerts: 300 active, 15-minute frequency
- +3 more
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
7Where the two tools cover the same ground.
MarketXLS strengths
9What you only get with MarketXLS.
Trendlyne strengths
15Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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