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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Tool Comparison

IBorrowDesk vs The Earnings Watcher comparison

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

IBorrowDesk logo

IBorrowDesk

iborrowdesk.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
The Earnings Watcher logo

The Earnings Watcher

theearningswatcher.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
IBorrowDeskWeb
The Earnings WatcherWeb
Categories
IBorrowDesk3
The Earnings Watcher3
Pricing details

Tool

IBorrowDesk

$10/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Patron$10/mo

Tool

The Earnings Watcher

$3.25/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Pro$39/yr

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Platform details

AttributeIBorrowDeskThe Earnings Watcher
Asset types
StocksETFs
Stocks
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediate
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAm
North America
Data freshness
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
Not specified
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.

The Earnings Watcher strengths1

Categories covered by The Earnings Watcher only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IBorrowDesk and The Earnings Watcher?

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

How much do IBorrowDesk and The Earnings Watcher cost?

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

Which is better for beginners—IBorrowDesk or The Earnings Watcher?

Both platforms target experienced investors. If you're just starting out, expect a learning curve with either option.

Should I choose IBorrowDesk or The Earnings Watcher?

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 The Earnings Watcher if Email alerts for US-listed companies; international listings are not supported., and Unlimited tracking: monitor any number of companies. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do IBorrowDesk and The Earnings Watcher cover?

Both cover Stocks. IBorrowDesk also includes ETFs.

Can I export data from IBorrowDesk and The Earnings Watcher?

IBorrowDesk supports data exports to CSV. The Earnings Watcher has more limited export options.

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