VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tool Comparison
IBISWorld vs ORTEX comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
ORTEX
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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, and Blogs.
- Coverage tilt: IBISWorld has 3 categories you won't get in ORTEX; ORTEX has 14 unique categories.
- Pricing: IBISWorld is Subscription, One-time; ORTEX is Free, Subscription.
Category leaders
- Screeners: ORTEX is tagged for this workflow; IBISWorld has no category votes yet.
- News: ORTEX is tagged for this workflow; IBISWorld has no category votes yet.
- Data Visualizations: ORTEX is tagged for this workflow; IBISWorld has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
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Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | IBISWorld | ORTEX |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Other | Stocks, ETFs, Options |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, API | Web, Mobile, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Subscription, One-time | 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
ORTEX strengths
Categories covered by ORTEX but not IBISWorld.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do IBISWorld and ORTEX both support?
Both platforms cover Data APIs, and Blogs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
ORTEX offers a free entry point, while IBISWorld requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
Which tool has mobile access?
ORTEX ships a dedicated mobile experience, while IBISWorld focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
IBISWorld differentiates itself with Industry Research Reports (30–40 pages) across multiple countries, with PDF downloads and Key Statistics exportable to Excel., Business Environment Profiles with proprietary forecasts across hundreds of economic indicators., and Industry Risk Ratings and an Early Warning System to assess forward-looking industry risk., 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.