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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Tool Comparison

IBorrowDesk vs Tickertape comparison

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

IBorrowDesk logo

IBorrowDesk

iborrowdesk.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Tickertape logo

Tickertape

tickertape.in

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
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At a glance

Platforms
IBorrowDeskWeb
TickertapeWeb, Mobile
Categories
IBorrowDesk3
Tickertape18
Pricing details

Tool

IBorrowDesk

$10/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Patron$10/mo

Tool

Tickertape

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
ProSubscription
Category leaders
ScreenersTickertape
PortfolioTickertape
NewsTickertape
AlertsTied
DividendsTickertape
FinancialsTickertape
Insider DataTickertape
Short InterestIBorrowDesk
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Platform details

AttributeIBorrowDeskTickertape
Asset types
StocksETFs
StocksMutual FundsETFsOptions
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAm
APAC
Data freshness
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
End of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
CSV
CSV

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IBorrowDesk and Tickertape?

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

How much do IBorrowDesk and Tickertape cost?

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

Can I use IBorrowDesk or Tickertape on my phone?

Tickertape 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 Tickertape?

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 Tickertape if Web and mobile apps covering Indian stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs., and Screeners with over 100 metrics; free users can build up to three custom filters, while Pro removes the limit. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do IBorrowDesk and Tickertape cover?

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. Tickertape adds coverage for Mutual Funds, and Options.

Can I export data from IBorrowDesk and Tickertape?

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 Tickertape?

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

Can I track my portfolio with IBorrowDesk or Tickertape?

Tickertape offers portfolio tracking features. IBorrowDesk is more focused on research and analysis.

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