VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Tool Comparison
FinancialData.net vs ORTEX comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
FinancialData.net
financialdata.net
ORTEX
public.ortex.com
Comparison highlights
- Tool score: the chart below shows community vote sentiment over the last 8 weeks. Use it as a signal, not a verdict.
- Overlap: both cover Data APIs, Calendar, and Insider Data and 3 other categories.
- Coverage tilt: FinancialData.net has 9 categories you won't get in ORTEX; ORTEX has 10 unique categories.
- Platforms: FinancialData.net runs on Web, API; ORTEX runs on Web, Mobile, API.
Category leaders
- Screeners: ORTEX is tagged for this workflow; FinancialData.net has no category votes yet.
- News: ORTEX is tagged for this workflow; FinancialData.net has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: ORTEX is tagged for this workflow; FinancialData.net has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | FinancialData.net | ORTEX |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Funds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Options, Futures, Other | Stocks, ETFs, Options |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, Mobile, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.
FinancialData.net strengths
Categories covered by FinancialData.net but not ORTEX.
ORTEX strengths
Categories covered by ORTEX but not FinancialData.net.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do FinancialData.net and ORTEX both support?
Both platforms cover Data APIs, Calendar, Insider Data, Short Interest, US Government Trades, and Options & Derivatives workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do FinancialData.net and ORTEX require subscriptions?
Both FinancialData.net and ORTEX keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
ORTEX ships a dedicated mobile experience, while FinancialData.net focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
FinancialData.net differentiates itself with REST API for real-time and historical data across equities (US + international), ETFs/funds, indices, derivatives, OTC, crypto and FX., API auth via query parameter `?key=API_KEY` (or `&key=`) and supports JSON or CSV output formats., and Market data endpoints include end-of-day prices, one-minute intraday history, and "latest prices"; real-time quote endpoints are documented as Premium subscription features., whereas ORTEX stands out for 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., Official U.S. exchange-reported short interest (bi-monthly) and European flagged shorts, alongside lending-based estimates., and Options coverage with unusual activity and flow detection; OPRA-sourced data gated by user agreement to OPRA terms..
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.