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Sunday, February 22, 2026

Tool Comparison

IBorrowDesk vs Reuters comparison

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

IBorrowDesk logo

IBorrowDesk

iborrowdesk.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Reuters logo

Reuters

reuters.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
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At a glance

Platforms
IBorrowDeskWeb
ReutersWeb, Mobile
Categories
IBorrowDesk3
Reuters4
Pricing details

Tool

IBorrowDesk

$10/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Patron$10/mo

Tool

Reuters

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Free (Registration)Free
Digital SubscriptionSubscription

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Platform details

AttributeIBorrowDeskReuters
Asset types
StocksETFs
StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesFutures
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAm
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
CSV
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

IBorrowDesk strengths1

Categories covered by IBorrowDesk only.

Reuters strengths2

Categories covered by Reuters only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IBorrowDesk and Reuters?

IBorrowDesk focuses on Short Interest, Watchlist, and Alerts while Reuters specializes in News, Alerts, and Watchlist. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do IBorrowDesk and Reuters cost?

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

Can I use IBorrowDesk or Reuters on my phone?

Reuters 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 Reuters?

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 Reuters if Comprehensive business and markets coverage through dedicated sections on stocks, rates and bonds, currencies, and commodities., and Company profile pages include charts, financial statements, and key ratios, clearly marked as sourced from LSEG (Refinitiv). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do IBorrowDesk and Reuters cover?

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. Reuters adds coverage for Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, and Futures.

Can I export data from IBorrowDesk and Reuters?

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

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