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Friday, February 20, 2026

Tool Comparison

Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) vs ORTEX comparison

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

Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) logo

Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF)

thecobf.com

PricingFree, One-time
PlatformsWeb
ORTEX logo

ORTEX

public.ortex.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
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At a glance

Platforms
Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF)Web
ORTEXWeb, Mobile, API
Categories
Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF)2
ORTEX16
Pricing details

Tool

Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Public AccessFree
COBF Membership (lifetime)One-time

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

AttributeCorner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF)ORTEX
Asset types
Stocks
StocksETFsOptions
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specified
North AmericaEurope
Data freshness
Not specified
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
Not specified
REST
Export formats
Not specified
CSV

Coverage overlap

Shared categories1

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) strengths1

Categories covered by Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and ORTEX?

Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) focuses on Forums, and Blogs while ORTEX specializes in Short Interest, Insider Data, and Quant. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and ORTEX cost?

Good news—both Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and ORTEX offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) or ORTEX on my phone?

ORTEX has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Does Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) or ORTEX have an API?

ORTEX provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) or ORTEX?

Choose Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) if you need Public discussion boards focused on Berkshire Hathaway, Fairfax Financial, general investing, books, and broader market conversations., and Members-only sections covering investment ideas, personal finance, strategies, real estate, wealth management, events, and more.. 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 Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and ORTEX cover?

Both cover Stocks. ORTEX adds coverage for ETFs, and Options.

Does Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) or ORTEX have real-time data?

ORTEX offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) 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 Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) and ORTEX?

ORTEX supports data exports to CSV. Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) or ORTEX?

ORTEX includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. Corner of Berkshire & Fairfax (COBF) focuses on other analytical tools.

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