VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
Portseido vs StreamXLS
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Portseido
Free • From $8/yr · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $8/mo instead of $49.17/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
Pick StreamXLS instead if
StreamXLS
From $590/yr · Desktop
- You want sheets / excel add-ins and custom dashboards.
- You trade often and need tooling built for speed
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Portseido and StreamXLS cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, portfolio and broker connectors), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Portseido simply does more: 11 categories to StreamXLS's 4, including data visualizations, performance attribution, and risk metrics, plus a mobile app. StreamXLS counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Portseido
- Cheaper paid plan
- Portseido$8/mo vs $49.17/mo
- Broader coverage
- Portseido11 vs 4 categories
- Mobile app
- Portseido
- Desktop app
- StreamXLS
- Broker sync
- StreamXLS
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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 | Free • From $8/yr | From $590/yr |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | 14 days | 30 days |
Plan limits | 8 limits: Free: transactions: 100, Free: portfolios: 1 +6 more | 15 limits: 30-Day Full-Featured Trial: duration days: 30, Personal Monthly: licensed machines: 1 +13 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | No |
Desktop app | No | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | Google Sheets, Broker statement uploads +17 more | Microsoft Excel for Windows, Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation +2 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 11 | 4 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 6 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +4 more | Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and 15-min Delayed |
Capabilities | 5 signals: Performance attribution, Portfolio attribution +3 more | — |
Security | Encryption at rest | — |
| Try it | Visit Portseido | Visit StreamXLS |
Where each one shines
What Portseido and StreamXLS each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Portseido and StreamXLS each do best.What Portseido does best
- Tracking stocks, ETFs, crypto, mutual funds, and custom assets across web, iOS, and Android, with public coverage claims spanning 70+ exchanges and investors in 160+ countries.
- Metrics for portfolio performance with money-weighted return, time-weighted return, simple return, beta, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, max drawdown duration, and benchmark comparisons.
- Analysis of allocation by business, industry, sector, country, region, asset class, and filtered multi-portfolio views.
- Automation for dividend tracking with dividend schedules, upcoming and estimated dividend views, cash dividend transactions, and user-defined withholding-tax rates.
- Review open, closed, and partially open lots with realized and unrealized gains, annualized return versus benchmark, and FIFO, LIFO, or weighted-average cost basis.
What StreamXLS does best
- Use native Excel RTD formulas to stream IBKR market quotes, account values, positions, live P&L, and open orders into a workbook.
- Connect locally to Trader Workstation or IB Gateway through the user's own TWS API installation and IBKR account.
- Work with stocks, futures, options, and FX supported by the documented contract syntax and the user's IBKR permissions.
- Monitor multiple IBKR accounts and multiple Excel instances on one licensed Windows machine.
- Reuse and deduplicate identical RTD topics, buffer updates while Excel is busy, and resubscribe after supported reconnect scenarios.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Portseido and StreamXLS, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Portseido and StreamXLS, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsCryptosMutual FundsReal EstateOther | StocksOptionsFuturesCurrencies |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | IntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersAlgo TradersQuants/Developers |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle East | Not specified |
Coverage details | 31 countriesIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | StreamingReal-time15-min Delayed |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
Pricing sources | VendorManual | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVManual | Not specified |
Integrations | Google SheetsBroker statement uploadsDEGIROTrading 212TD AmeritradeCharles SchwabFidelityInteractive Brokers+11 more | Microsoft Excel for WindowsInteractive Brokers Trader WorkstationInteractive Brokers GatewayInteractive Brokers TWS API |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption at rest | Not specified |
Capability signals | Performance attributionPortfolio attributionTax lotsMulti-currencyCost basis: FIFO and LIFO | Not specified |
Vendor & support | Portseido Co., Ltd.Country: ThailandFounded 2021Support: Email | StreamXLS LLCCountry: United StatesSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Not specified |
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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 | Freetransactions: 100 · portfolios: 1 | — |
| Entry paid plan | $8/yr≈ $8/mo“Plus”transactions: 200 · portfolios: 1 · +1 more | $590/yr≈ $49.17/mo“Personal Annual”annual price usd: 590 · licensed machines: 1 · +1 more |
| Tier 2 | $12/yr≈ $12/mo“Pro”transactions: Unlimited · portfolios: Multiple · +1 more | $59/mo“Personal Monthly”licensed machines: 1 · named users: 1 |
| Tier 3 | — | $1950/yr≈ $162.50/mo“Professional Annual”annual price usd: 1,950 · licensed machines: 1 · +1 more |
| Top plan | — | $195/mo“Professional Monthly”licensed machines: 1 · named users: 1 |
| Free trial | 14 days | 30 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Portseido and StreamXLS?
Portseido leans toward portfolio, data visualizations, and performance attribution, while StreamXLS puts more weight on sheets / excel add-ins, broker connectors, and portfolio. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Portseido or StreamXLS free to use?
Portseido has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. StreamXLS is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Portseido and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: Portseido or StreamXLS?
Portseido is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Can I use Portseido or StreamXLS on my phone?
Portseido lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. StreamXLS doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is desktop.
Should I choose Portseido or StreamXLS?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Portseido if data visualizations and performance attribution matter to you; go with StreamXLS if you'd rather have sheets / excel add-ins and custom dashboards. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Portseido and StreamXLS cover?
Both cover stocks. Portseido also handles ETFs, cryptos, and mutual funds. StreamXLS adds options, futures, and currencies on top.
Do Portseido and StreamXLS offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can Portseido or StreamXLS connect to my broker?
StreamXLS syncs with brokers automatically. With Portseido, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Is Portseido or StreamXLS better for day trading?
StreamXLS is the one positioned more for active traders. Portseido is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Can I track my portfolio with Portseido or StreamXLS?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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