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Friday, February 20, 2026

Tool Comparison

Benzinga vs ORTEX comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Benzinga logo

Benzinga

benzinga.com

PricingFree, Subscription, Other
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
ORTEX logo

ORTEX

public.ortex.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
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At a glance

Platforms
BenzingaWeb, Mobile, API
ORTEXWeb, Mobile, API
Categories
Benzinga23
ORTEX16
Pricing details

Tool

Benzinga

$27.97/mo

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial14 days

Plans & pricing

Basic$37/mo
Streamlined$147/mo
Essential$199/mo
Unusual Options Activity Add-on$27.97/mo
High Beta Squawk Add-on$99/mo
APIs & LicensingContact sales

Tool

ORTEX

$39/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Basic$39/mo
Advanced$129/mo
APIsSubscription

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Platform details

AttributeBenzingaORTEX
Asset types
StocksOptionsFuturesCryptos
StocksETFsOptions
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specified
North AmericaEurope
Data freshness
Real-timeStreaming15-min Delayed
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
RESTWebSocket
REST
Export formats
CSV
CSV

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Benzinga and ORTEX?

Benzinga focuses on News, Alerts, and News Sentiment while ORTEX specializes in Short Interest, Insider Data, and Quant. They overlap in 10 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Benzinga and ORTEX cost?

Good news—both Benzinga and ORTEX offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Do Benzinga and ORTEX have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose Benzinga or ORTEX?

Choose Benzinga if you need Benzinga Pro newsfeed for active traders with customizable filters, real-time notifications, and a price sentiment engine; includes “Why Is It Moving” (WIIM) one-sentence explanations., and Alerts: browser/desktop notifications, sound alerts, and email notifications; alerts can be customized by tool (e.g., Newsfeed, Signals, Watchlists).. Go with ORTEX if Short interest and lending analytics including utilization, cost to borrow, shares on loan, and percentage of free float on loan, with intraday and real-time estimates from a large pool of lenders and brokers., and Official U.S. exchange-reported short interest (bi-monthly) and European flagged shorts, alongside lending-based estimates. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Benzinga and ORTEX cover?

Both cover Stocks, and Options. Benzinga also includes Futures, and Cryptos. ORTEX adds coverage for ETFs.

Do Benzinga and ORTEX offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Can I export data from Benzinga and ORTEX?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (CSV). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

Is Benzinga or ORTEX better for day trading?

Benzinga is built with active traders in mind, offering features like real-time data and technical analysis. ORTEX is better suited for buy-and-hold investors focused on fundamentals.

Which has a better stock screener—Benzinga or ORTEX?

Both Benzinga and ORTEX include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

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