★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
IBISWorld vs ORTEX
Pick IBISWorld if
IBISWorld
Subscription, One-time · Web · API
- You care about scores, AI chat, and custom dashboards, things ORTEX doesn't offer
Pick ORTEX if
ORTEX
Free • From $39/mo · Web · Mobile · API
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
IBISWorld and ORTEX cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, APIs & data feeds and blogs), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. ORTEX simply does more: 14 categories to IBISWorld's 5, including short interest, insider data, and quant, plus a mobile app. IBISWorld counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- ORTEX
- Broader coverage
- ORTEX14 vs 5 categories
- Mobile app
- ORTEX
- Real-time data
- ORTEX
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Subscription, One-time | Free • From $39/mo |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | — | 9 limits: API Trader: credits per month: 1,000, API Trader: rate limit: 1 req/s +7 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | No | No |
Integrations | Salesforce and Snowflake | Microsoft Excel (Add-in) and Python SDK |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 5 | 14 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: End of Day and Granularity: EOD | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | — | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit IBISWorld | Visit ORTEX |
Where each one shines
What IBISWorld and ORTEX each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What IBISWorld and ORTEX each do best.What IBISWorld does best
- Full Industry Research Reports for 30-40 page industry context, downloadable PDFs, and Key Statistics tables exportable to Excel.
- Purchase options for single reports where a one-off industry study is enough, or use membership access for recurring research workflows.
- Business Environment Profiles for proprietary forecasts across economic indicators.
- Industry Risk Ratings and Early Warning System data for forward-looking industry risk context.
- Access to report data through the REST API with OAuth2, report metadata, sections, PDFs, updated-report lists, and classification concordance where the account is API-enabled.
What ORTEX does best
- Monitoring short interest and securities-lending conditions with utilization, cost to borrow, shares on loan, and percentage of free float on loan.
- Comparison tools for lending-based short-interest estimates with official U.S. exchange-reported short interest and European flagged-short disclosures.
- Tracking intraday and real-time estimates from ORTEX lender and broker data pools where plan access supports those views.
- Research coverage for options activity and flow signals using OPRA-sourced options data, with OPRA terms required before access.
- Alpha-signal modules such as Short Squeeze, EPS, RSI, MACD, and Company Events as research context with back-tested statistics.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for IBISWorld and ORTEX, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for IBISWorld and ORTEX, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Other | StocksETFsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPAC | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | 6 countries | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | MinuteEOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | REST |
API auth & delivery | Auth: OAuth2100 req/min | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python |
Integrations | SalesforceSnowflake | Microsoft Excel (Add-in)Python SDK |
Export formats | PDFExcelJSON | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Not specified | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | IBISWorldFounded 1971Support: Email and Phone | Ortex Technologies LimitedCountry: United KingdomSupport: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | — | Free |
| Entry paid plan | Subscription“Membership (Subscription)” | $39/mo“Basic Annual” |
| Tier 2 | One-time“Single Report – Industry Research” | $49/mo“Basic Monthly” |
| Tier 3 | One-time“Single Report – Spotlight” | $99/mo“Advanced Annual” |
| Tier 4 | — | $149/mo“Advanced Monthly” |
| Tier 5 | — | €49/mo“API Trader”credits per month: 1,000 · rate limit: 1 req/s · +1 more |
| Tier 6 | — | €129/mo“API Quant”credits per month: 10,000 · rate limit: 5 req/s · +1 more |
| Tier 7 | — | €379/mo“API Developer”credits per month: 100,000 · rate limit: 50 req/s · +1 more |
| Top plan | — | Subscription“API Enterprise” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between IBISWorld and ORTEX?
IBISWorld leans toward APIs & data feeds, scores, and AI chat, while ORTEX puts more weight on short interest, insider data, and quant. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is IBISWorld or ORTEX free to use?
ORTEX has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. IBISWorld is paid-only. If budget matters, start with ORTEX and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use IBISWorld or ORTEX on my phone?
ORTEX lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. IBISWorld doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Do IBISWorld and ORTEX have APIs?
Yes, both offer API access, so developers and quants can pull data programmatically or wire up their own integrations.
Should I choose IBISWorld or ORTEX?
It depends on what you're after. Pick IBISWorld if scores and AI chat matter to you; go with ORTEX if you'd rather have short interest and insider data. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do IBISWorld and ORTEX cover?
IBISWorld covers other. ORTEX covers stocks, ETFs, and options.
Does IBISWorld or ORTEX have real-time data?
ORTEX offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. IBISWorld runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from IBISWorld and ORTEX?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (IBISWorld: Excel; ORTEX: CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: IBISWorld or ORTEX?
ORTEX has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; IBISWorld doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
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