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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

CB Insights vs ORTEX comparison

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

CB Insights logo

CB Insights

cbinsights.com

PricingSubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
ORTEX logo

ORTEX

public.ortex.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
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At a glance

Platforms
CB InsightsWeb, Mobile, API
ORTEXWeb, Mobile, API
Categories
CB Insights7
ORTEX16
Pricing details

Tool

CB Insights

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial10 days

Plans & pricing

Free TrialFree
EnterpriseSubscription

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

AttributeCB InsightsORTEX
Asset types
StocksOther
StocksETFsOptions
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North AmericaEurope
Data freshness
Not specified
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
Not specified
REST
Export formats
Not specified
CSV

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between CB Insights and ORTEX?

CB Insights focuses on Data APIs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, and Screeners while ORTEX specializes in Short Interest, Insider Data, and Quant. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Is CB Insights or ORTEX free to use?

ORTEX offers a free tier that lets you get started without paying, while CB Insights requires a subscription. If budget is a concern, start with ORTEX and upgrade later if you need more advanced features.

Do CB Insights 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 CB Insights or ORTEX?

Choose CB Insights if you need Global company intelligence platform covering private and public companies, investors, deals, and M&A activity., and APIs and enterprise data feeds providing structured access to company, funding, and investor datasets.. 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 CB Insights and ORTEX cover?

Both cover Stocks. CB Insights also includes Other. ORTEX adds coverage for ETFs, and Options.

Does CB Insights or ORTEX have real-time data?

ORTEX offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. CB Insights uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from CB Insights and ORTEX?

ORTEX supports data exports to CSV. CB Insights has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—CB Insights or ORTEX?

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

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