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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Tool Comparison

IBorrowDesk vs Markets.com comparison

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

IBorrowDesk logo

IBorrowDesk

iborrowdesk.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Markets.com logo

Markets.com

markets.com

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, Desktop
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At a glance

Platforms
IBorrowDeskWeb
Markets.comWeb, Mobile, Desktop
Categories
IBorrowDesk3
Markets.com5
Pricing details

Tool

IBorrowDesk

$10/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Patron$10/mo

Tool

Markets.com

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Live/Demo AccountFree

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Platform details

AttributeIBorrowDeskMarkets.com
Asset types
StocksETFs
CurrenciesStocksCommoditiesETFsBondsCryptos
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAm
EuropeNorth AmericaAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
Not specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
CSV
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories1

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

IBorrowDesk strengths2

Categories covered by IBorrowDesk only.

Markets.com strengths4

Categories covered by Markets.com only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IBorrowDesk and Markets.com?

IBorrowDesk focuses on Short Interest, Watchlist, and Alerts while Markets.com specializes in Brokerage, Advanced Order Types, and Copy/Social Trading. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do IBorrowDesk and Markets.com cost?

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

Can I use IBorrowDesk or Markets.com on my phone?

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

Should I choose IBorrowDesk or Markets.com?

Choose IBorrowDesk if you need Borrow fee percentages and shortable share availability, sourced directly from Interactive Brokers public datasets., and Intraday refresh cadence: ~15 minutes during North American trading hours; hourly outside of them on weekdays.. Go with Markets.com if Multi-asset CFD coverage including forex, shares, commodities, indices, ETFs, bonds, and crypto (where permitted)., and Choice of platforms: proprietary web and mobile apps, MetaTrader 4/5 desktop, and full TradingView integration. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do IBorrowDesk and Markets.com cover?

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. Markets.com adds coverage for Currencies, Commodities, Bonds, and Cryptos.

Can I export data from IBorrowDesk and Markets.com?

IBorrowDesk supports data exports to CSV. Markets.com has more limited export options.

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