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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

Fintel vs ORTEX comparison

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

Fintel logo

Fintel

fintel.io

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
ORTEX logo

ORTEX

public.ortex.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
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At a glance

Platforms
FintelWeb, API
ORTEXWeb, Mobile, API
Categories
Fintel16
ORTEX16
Pricing details

Tool

Fintel

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
BronzeSubscription
SilverSubscription
GoldSubscription

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

AttributeFintelORTEX
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsBonds
StocksETFsOptions
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACMiddle East
North AmericaEurope
Data freshness
Real-timeEnd of Day
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
Excel
CSV

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Fintel and ORTEX?

Fintel focuses on Short Interest, Insider Data, and 13F while ORTEX specializes in Short Interest, Insider Data, and Quant. They overlap in 6 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Fintel and ORTEX cost?

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

Can I use Fintel or ORTEX on my phone?

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

Do Fintel 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 Fintel or ORTEX?

Choose Fintel if you need Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages., and Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds.. 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 Fintel and ORTEX cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, and Options. Fintel also includes Mutual Funds, and Bonds.

Do Fintel 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 Fintel and ORTEX?

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

Which has a better stock screener—Fintel or ORTEX?

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

Can I track my portfolio with Fintel or ORTEX?

Fintel offers portfolio tracking features. ORTEX is more focused on research and analysis.

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