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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

HighShortInterest.com vs ORTEX comparison

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

HighShortInterest.com logo

HighShortInterest.com

highshortinterest.com

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
ORTEX logo

ORTEX

public.ortex.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
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At a glance

Platforms
HighShortInterest.comWeb
ORTEXWeb, Mobile, API
Categories
HighShortInterest.com1
ORTEX16
Pricing details

Tool

HighShortInterest.com

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

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

AttributeHighShortInterest.comORTEX
Asset types
Stocks
StocksETFsOptions
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
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.

HighShortInterest.com strengths0

Categories covered by HighShortInterest.com only.

No unique categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between HighShortInterest.com and ORTEX?

HighShortInterest.com focuses on Short Interest 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 HighShortInterest.com and ORTEX cost?

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

Can I use HighShortInterest.com or ORTEX on my phone?

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

Does HighShortInterest.com or ORTEX have an API?

ORTEX provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. HighShortInterest.com doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose HighShortInterest.com or ORTEX?

Choose HighShortInterest.com if you need Database of U.S. stocks with short interest greater than 20%., and Displayed columns include Ticker, Company, Exchange, Short Interest %, Float, Shares Outstanding, and Industry.. 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 HighShortInterest.com and ORTEX cover?

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

Does HighShortInterest.com or ORTEX have real-time data?

ORTEX offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. HighShortInterest.com 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 HighShortInterest.com and ORTEX?

ORTEX supports data exports to CSV. HighShortInterest.com has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—HighShortInterest.com or ORTEX?

ORTEX includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. HighShortInterest.com focuses on other analytical tools.

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