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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

IBorrowDesk vs TipRanks comparison

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

IBorrowDesk logo

IBorrowDesk

iborrowdesk.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
TipRanks logo

TipRanks

tipranks.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
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At a glance

Platforms
IBorrowDeskWeb
TipRanksWeb, Mobile, API
Categories
IBorrowDesk3
TipRanks35
Pricing details

Tool

IBorrowDesk

$10/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Patron$10/mo

Tool

TipRanks

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
PlusSubscription
PremiumSubscription
UltimateSubscription
Enterprise / API SuiteContact sales
Category leaders
ScreenersTipRanks
Stock IdeasTipRanks
PortfolioTipRanks
NewsTipRanks
AlertsTied
DividendsTipRanks
FinancialsTipRanks
Insider DataTipRanks
Short InterestIBorrowDesk
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Platform details

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

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IBorrowDesk and TipRanks?

IBorrowDesk focuses on Short Interest, Watchlist, and Alerts while TipRanks specializes in Stock Ideas, Top Analysts, and Screeners. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do IBorrowDesk and TipRanks cost?

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

Can I use IBorrowDesk or TipRanks on my phone?

TipRanks 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.

Does IBorrowDesk or TipRanks have an API?

TipRanks provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. IBorrowDesk doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose IBorrowDesk or TipRanks?

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 TipRanks if Tracks and measures performance of financial experts (analysts, bloggers, hedge funds, and corporate insiders) to help investors evaluate who to trust., and Smart Score: proprietary quantitative stock score (1–10) based on 8 factors (analyst ratings, insider transactions, blogger opinions, individual investor sentiment, hedge fund activity, news sentiment, technicals, fundamentals). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do IBorrowDesk and TipRanks cover?

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. TipRanks adds coverage for Options, Cryptos, Commodities, and Currencies.

Can I export data from IBorrowDesk and TipRanks?

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

Which has a better stock screener—IBorrowDesk or TipRanks?

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

Can I track my portfolio with IBorrowDesk or TipRanks?

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

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