VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
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Monday, January 5, 2026
Tool Comparison
IBorrowDesk vs Markets.com comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
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 Alerts.
- Coverage tilt: IBorrowDesk has 2 categories you won't get in Markets.com; Markets.com has 4 unique categories.
- Pricing: IBorrowDesk is Free, Subscription; Markets.com is Free.
Category leaders
- Watchlist: IBorrowDesk is tagged for this workflow; Markets.com has no category votes yet.
Vote sentiment comparison
Cumulative positive vote share. Loading fresh totals...
Side-by-side metrics
| Attribute | IBorrowDesk | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs | Currencies, Stocks, Commodities, ETFs, Bonds, Cryptos |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web, Mobile, Desktop |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free |
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Coverage overlap
Markets.com strengths
Categories covered by Markets.com but not IBorrowDesk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do IBorrowDesk and Markets.com both support?
Both platforms cover Alerts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do IBorrowDesk and Markets.com require subscriptions?
Both IBorrowDesk and Markets.com keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
Markets.com ships a dedicated mobile experience, while IBorrowDesk focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
IBorrowDesk differentiates itself with Borrow fee percentages and shortable share availability, sourced directly from Interactive Brokers public datasets., Intraday refresh cadence: ~15 minutes during North American trading hours; hourly outside of them on weekdays., and Per-ticker pages show recent borrow snapshots with timestamps, plus options to add tickers to a watchlist or set alerts., whereas Markets.com stands out for Multi-asset CFD coverage including forex, shares, commodities, indices, ETFs, bonds, and crypto (where permitted)., Choice of platforms: proprietary web and mobile apps, MetaTrader 4/5 desktop, and full TradingView integration., and Built-in social and copy trading via Pelican, allowing users to follow signal providers or become one themselves, with performance-based fees..
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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.