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Tool Comparison

Intrinio vs ORTEX comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Intrinio adds Financials, ETF Holdings, Institutional Data, Dividends, Splits, and Analyst Forecasts coverage that ORTEX skips.

ORTEX includes Short Interest, Insider Data, Quant, Data Visualizations, Index Rebalancing, Money Flow, Options, Calendar, US Government Trades, Screeners, and Blogs categories that Intrinio omits.

ORTEX keeps a free entry point that Intrinio lacks.

ORTEX offers mobile access, which Intrinio skips.

In depth comparison

Intrinio

intrinio.com

Financial data vendor offering flexible dataset-level subscriptions and bulk one-time downloads. Real-time options require OPRA licensing, though a lighter 'OptionsEdge' product avoids that complexity. Data is delivered via REST, WebSocket, CSV, or integrations like Snowflake, S3, and FTP.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

SubscriptionOne-time

Quick highlights

REST API with JSON output and WebSocket streaming for real-time market data.
SDKs available for Python and R, with detailed documentation and examples.
US fundamentals: standardized and as-reported data back to 2006, sourced from SEC filings, updated in real time as filings arrive.
Equity prices: IEX real-time, Nasdaq Basic, 15-minute delayed SIP, and CBOE One delayed; end-of-day history spans 50+ years with dividend/split adjustments.
Options data: real-time OPRA feed with Greeks and implied volatility via API and WebSocket, plus delayed, intraday, and historical coverage.

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ORTEX

public.ortex.com

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Analytics platform focused on short interest and securities lending, with additional coverage of options flow, insider trades, analyst views, and index rebalances. Offers a free tier with limited features, plus paid plans (Basic $39/mo, Advanced $129/mo). Options data is sourced from OPRA and requires agreeing to OPRA terms. API access is available with key-based authentication, and an Excel Add-in (beta) supports short interest data.

Platforms

WebMobileAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Short interest and lending analytics including utilization, cost to borrow, shares on loan, and percentage of free float on loan, with intraday and real-time estimates from a large pool of lenders and brokers.
Official U.S. exchange-reported short interest (bi-monthly) and European flagged shorts, alongside lending-based estimates.
Options coverage with unusual activity and flow detection; OPRA-sourced data gated by user agreement to OPRA terms.
Alpha trading signals across themes like Short Squeeze, EPS, RSI, MACD, and Company Events, each with back-tested stats and intraday updates.
Configurable stock screener including short-interest columns; results can be exported.

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Where they differ

Intrinio

Distinct strengths include:

Financials ETF Holdings Institutional Data Dividends Splits Analyst Forecasts

REST API with JSON output and WebSocket streaming for real-time market data.
SDKs available for Python and R, with detailed documentation and examples.
US fundamentals: standardized and as-reported data back to 2006, sourced from SEC filings, updated in real time as filings arrive.
Equity prices: IEX real-time, Nasdaq Basic, 15-minute delayed SIP, and CBOE One delayed; end-of-day history spans 50+ years with dividend/split adjustments.

ORTEX

Distinct strengths include:

Short Interest Insider Data Quant Data Visualizations Index Rebalancing Money Flow Options Calendar

Short interest and lending analytics including utilization, cost to borrow, shares on loan, and percentage of free float on loan, with intraday and real-time estimates from a large pool of lenders and brokers.
Official U.S. exchange-reported short interest (bi-monthly) and European flagged shorts, alongside lending-based estimates.
Options coverage with unusual activity and flow detection; OPRA-sourced data gated by user agreement to OPRA terms.
Alpha trading signals across themes like Short Squeeze, EPS, RSI, MACD, and Company Events, each with back-tested stats and intraday updates.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Intrinio	ORTEX
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data APIs, Options & Derivatives, News, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets Unique: Financials, ETF Holdings, Institutional Data, Dividends, Splits, Analyst Forecasts	Shared: Data APIs, Options & Derivatives, News, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets Unique: Short Interest, Insider Data, Quant, Data Visualizations, Index Rebalancing, Money Flow, Options, Calendar, US Government Trades, Screeners, Blogs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Mutual Funds	Stocks, ETFs, Options
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web, Mobile, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Subscription, One-time	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique REST API with JSON output and WebSocket streaming for real-time market data. SDKs available for Python and R, with detailed documentation and examples. US fundamentals: standardized and as-reported data back to 2006, sourced from SEC filings, updated in real time as filings arrive. Equity prices: IEX real-time, Nasdaq Basic, 15-minute delayed SIP, and CBOE One delayed; end-of-day history spans 50+ years with dividend/split adjustments. Options data: real-time OPRA feed with Greeks and implied volatility via API and WebSocket, plus delayed, intraday, and historical coverage. OptionsEdge product: delivers a 'real-time feel' for options without OPRA licensing requirements.	Unique Short interest and lending analytics including utilization, cost to borrow, shares on loan, and percentage of free float on loan, with intraday and real-time estimates from a large pool of lenders and brokers. Official U.S. exchange-reported short interest (bi-monthly) and European flagged shorts, alongside lending-based estimates. Options coverage with unusual activity and flow detection; OPRA-sourced data gated by user agreement to OPRA terms. Alpha trading signals across themes like Short Squeeze, EPS, RSI, MACD, and Company Events, each with back-tested stats and intraday updates. Configurable stock screener including short-interest columns; results can be exported. Live intraday charts with last price and bid/ask displayed.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Intrinio and ORTEX both support?

Both platforms cover Data APIs, Options & Derivatives, News, Analyst Recommendations, and Analyst Price Targets workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

ORTEX offers a free entry point, while Intrinio requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

Which tool has mobile access?

ORTEX ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Intrinio focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Intrinio differentiates itself with REST API with JSON output and WebSocket streaming for real-time market data., SDKs available for Python and R, with detailed documentation and examples., and US fundamentals: standardized and as-reported data back to 2006, sourced from SEC filings, updated in real time as filings arrive., whereas ORTEX stands out for Short interest and lending analytics including utilization, cost to borrow, shares on loan, and percentage of free float on loan, with intraday and real-time estimates from a large pool of lenders and brokers., Official U.S. exchange-reported short interest (bi-monthly) and European flagged shorts, alongside lending-based estimates., and Options coverage with unusual activity and flow detection; OPRA-sourced data gated by user agreement to OPRA terms..

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