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Sunday, January 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

CEO.CA vs IBorrowDesk comparison

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

CEO.CA logo

CEO.CA

ceo.ca

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
IBorrowDesk logo

IBorrowDesk

iborrowdesk.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
CEO.CAWeb, Mobile
IBorrowDeskWeb
Categories
CEO.CA8
IBorrowDesk3
Pricing details
CEO.CAIBorrowDesk
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price$50/mo$10/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansFree, Pro – CSE, Pro – CSE + TSXV, Pro – CSE + TSXV + TSXFree, Patron

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CEO.CAIBorrowDesk

Platform details

AttributeCEO.CAIBorrowDesk
Asset types
StocksETFs
StocksETFs
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAm
Data freshness
StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
Not specified
CSV

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

CEO.CA strengths6

Categories covered by CEO.CA only.

IBorrowDesk strengths1

Categories covered by IBorrowDesk only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between CEO.CA and IBorrowDesk?

CEO.CA focuses on Order Book / Level II, News, and Alerts while IBorrowDesk specializes in Short Interest, Watchlist, and Alerts. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do CEO.CA and IBorrowDesk cost?

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

Can I use CEO.CA or IBorrowDesk on my phone?

CEO.CA has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. IBorrowDesk is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Should I choose CEO.CA or IBorrowDesk?

Choose CEO.CA if you need Interactive Level II (Market by Price / Market by Order) with animated bids/asks & color-coded recency., and House positions (daily & historical) and ATS depth (15-min delayed).. Go with IBorrowDesk if Borrow fee percentages and shortable share availability, sourced directly from Interactive Brokers public datasets., and Intraday refresh cadence: ~15 minutes during North American trading hours; hourly outside of them on weekdays. better fits how you invest.

Does CEO.CA or IBorrowDesk have real-time data?

CEO.CA offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. IBorrowDesk 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 CEO.CA and IBorrowDesk?

IBorrowDesk supports data exports to CSV. CEO.CA has more limited export options.

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