VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Tool Comparison

IBorrowDesk vs StockFetcher comparison

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

IBorrowDesk logo

IBorrowDesk

iborrowdesk.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
StockFetcher logo

StockFetcher

stockfetcher.com

PricingSubscription, One-time
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
IBorrowDeskWeb
StockFetcherWeb
Categories
IBorrowDesk3
StockFetcher4
Pricing details

Tool

IBorrowDesk

$10/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Patron$10/mo

Tool

StockFetcher

$8.95/mo

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Standard (Monthly)$8.95/mo
Standard (Quarterly)Subscription
Advanced (Monthly)$16.95/mo
Advanced (Quarterly)Subscription
Standard (One-time 6-month)One-time
Standard (One-time 1-year)One-time
Advanced (One-time 6-month)One-time
Advanced (One-time 1-year)One-time

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Platform details

AttributeIBorrowDeskStockFetcher
Asset types
StocksETFs
Stocks
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAm
North America
Data freshness
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
CSV
CSV

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

IBorrowDesk strengths1

Categories covered by IBorrowDesk only.

StockFetcher strengths2

Categories covered by StockFetcher only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IBorrowDesk and StockFetcher?

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

Is IBorrowDesk or StockFetcher free to use?

IBorrowDesk offers a free tier that lets you get started without paying, while StockFetcher requires a subscription. If budget is a concern, start with IBorrowDesk and upgrade later if you need more advanced features.

Should I choose IBorrowDesk or StockFetcher?

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 StockFetcher if Filter stocks using a plain-English, text-based query language built on 125+ technical indicators., and Two plan levels: Standard and Advanced. Standard includes up to 100 saved filters and watchlists; Advanced expands to 250 each, larger symbol lists, bigger CSV exports, and advanced filter support. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do IBorrowDesk and StockFetcher cover?

Both cover Stocks. IBorrowDesk also includes ETFs.

Can I export data from IBorrowDesk and StockFetcher?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (CSV). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

Which has a better stock screener—IBorrowDesk or StockFetcher?

StockFetcher includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. IBorrowDesk focuses on other analytical tools.

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