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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

IBorrowDesk vs TradingView comparison

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

IBorrowDesk logo

IBorrowDesk

iborrowdesk.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
TradingView logo

TradingView

tradingview.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, Desktop
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At a glance

Platforms
IBorrowDeskWeb
TradingViewWeb, Mobile, Desktop
Categories
IBorrowDesk3
TradingView18
Pricing details

Tool

IBorrowDesk

$10/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Patron$10/mo

Tool

TradingView

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

BasicFree
EssentialSubscription
PlusSubscription
PremiumSubscription
UltimateSubscription
Enterprise plansContact sales
Category leaders
ScreenersTradingView
Stock IdeasTradingView
PortfolioTradingView
BacktestingTradingView
NewsTradingView
AlertsTied
DividendsTradingView
Short InterestIBorrowDesk
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Platform details

AttributeIBorrowDeskTradingView
Asset types
StocksETFs
StocksETFsCryptosBondsCurrenciesFutures
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
CSVImage

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IBorrowDesk and TradingView?

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

How much do IBorrowDesk and TradingView cost?

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

Can I use IBorrowDesk or TradingView on my phone?

TradingView 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 TradingView?

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 TradingView if Markets covered include stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, bonds, FX, futures, and indices., and Supercharts with multi-chart layouts, custom intervals (incl. seconds and range bars), and more charts-per-tab on higher tiers (up to 16 on Ultimate). better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do IBorrowDesk and TradingView cover?

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. TradingView adds coverage for Cryptos, Bonds, Currencies, and Futures.

Can I export data from IBorrowDesk and TradingView?

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

Can IBorrowDesk or TradingView connect to my broker?

TradingView connects with brokers for portfolio syncing. IBorrowDesk requires manual portfolio entry or data import.

Is IBorrowDesk or TradingView better for day trading?

TradingView is built with active traders in mind, offering features like real-time data and technical analysis. IBorrowDesk is better suited for buy-and-hold investors focused on fundamentals.

Which has a better stock screener—IBorrowDesk or TradingView?

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

Can I track my portfolio with IBorrowDesk or TradingView?

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

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