★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Investing.com vs Orion Advisor Tech
Pick Investing.com if
Investing.com
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile · Other
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, things Orion Advisor Tech doesn't offer
Pick Orion Advisor Tech if
Orion Advisor Tech
From $275/mo · Web · Mobile · API
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about advisor operations, risk metrics, and scenario & stress tests, things Investing.com doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
Investing.com and Orion Advisor Tech cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, education, blogs, and videos), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Investing.com simply does more: 34 categories to Orion Advisor Tech's 13, including stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison. Orion Advisor Tech counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Investing.com
- Broader coverage
- Investing.com34 vs 13 categories
- API access
- Orion Advisor Tech
- Real-time data
- Investing.com
- Broker sync
- Orion Advisor Tech
- Global coverage
- Investing.com
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • Paid plans available | From $275/mo |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 15 limits: Free / Ad-supported Investing.com: public api: Not available, Free / Ad-supported Investing.com: data latency: Varies by instrument/source; not all data is real-time +13 more | Risk Intelligence Standalone: pricing model: Per user, per month |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | Investing.com Webmaster Tools / embeddable widgets, RSS feeds +2 more | Redtail CRM, Salesforce +6 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +8 more | Financial Advisors, RIAs / Wealth Firms +3 more |
Categories covered | 34 | 13 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +2 more | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more |
Data partners | 6 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +4 more | Morningstar and ICE Data Services |
Capabilities | 6 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +4 more | 23 signals: Stress tests: Rates, FX, EquityCrash, and Commodities, Monte Carlo +21 more |
Security | Encryption in transit | 6 signals: SOC2, ISO27001 +4 more |
| Try it | Visit Investing.com | Visit Orion Advisor Tech |
Where each one shines
What Investing.com and Orion Advisor Tech each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Investing.com and Orion Advisor Tech each do best.What Investing.com does best
- Monitoring global markets across stocks, ETFs, indices, commodities, currencies, crypto, bonds, funds, futures, options, interest rates, and economic indicators.
- The economic calendar for streaming macro events, actual versus forecast data, country and importance filters, time-zone controls, date ranges, and event alerts.
- Tracking watchlists and portfolios across web and mobile with alerts, holdings monitoring, CSV import for watchlists or holdings, and portfolio CSV export.
- Screening for stocks with filters for valuation, growth, dividends, sectors, industries, themes, technicals, risk, returns, price, market cap, and profile data.
- Research coverage for ticker pages with charts, technical indicators, financials, analyst ratings, transcripts, SEC filings, insider trading, earnings, dividends, news, and related investment ideas where available.
What Orion Advisor Tech does best
- Tools for running advisor operations through Orion portfolio accounting, billing, configurable reporting, trading, client portal, advisor portal, Redtail CRM, planning, compliance, and risk modules.
- Orion Stacks to bundle capabilities such as Foundation, Essentials, and Advantage, with public annual starting prices.
- Eclipse trading for household-level rebalancing, tax-loss harvesting, asset location, cash monitoring, sleeves, block trading, and multi-custodian trade connectivity.
- Orion Risk Intelligence for 100+ macro stress-test scenarios, portfolio construction, risk dashboards, proposal workflows, IPS support, asset drift, and firm-level risk views.
- Connections for planning workflows through Orion Planning with goals-based and cash-flow planning, Monte Carlo simulations, and portfolio-linked reporting.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Investing.com and Orion Advisor Tech, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Investing.com and Orion Advisor Tech, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosClosed-End FundsFunds+4 more | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsBondsOptionsFundsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | IntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors+2 more | Financial AdvisorsRIAs / Wealth FirmsFamily OfficesAsset ManagersInstitutional Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | ExchangeOTCVendorModel | Vendor |
Data partners | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarFactSetRefinitivMarket maker CFDsOther financial data providers | MorningstarICE Data Services |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: APIKeyWebhooksDocs |
Import methods | CSVManual | CSVCustodianManual |
Integrations | Investing.com Webmaster Tools / embeddable widgetsRSS feedsGoogle Play appApple App Store app | Redtail CRMSalesforceMoneyGuideProeMoneyNitrogenFidelitySchwabPershing |
Export formats | CSVXML | ExcelPDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption in transit | SOC2ISO27001Data residency: USStatus pageEncryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthMulti-currencyYield curvesCDS spreadsAI summaries: Transcripts and News | Stress tests: Rates, FX, EquityCrash, and CommoditiesMonte CarloBroker syncTax lotsRebalancingHouseholdingAlternatives supportDrift monitoring+15 more |
Vendor & support | Investing.com / Fusion MediaFounded 2007Support: Email and Chat | Orion Advisor Solutions, Inc.Country: USFounded 1999 |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Free / Ad-supported Investing.com”public api: Not available · data latency: Varies by instrument/source; not all data is real-time · +1 more | — |
| Entry paid plan | Subscription“InvestingPro”warren ai credits: 50/month · us pro picks strategies: 6 · +4 more | $275/mo“Risk Intelligence Standalone”pricing model: Per user, per month |
| Tier 2 | Subscription“InvestingPro+”warren ai credits: 500/month · pro picks strategies: 88 · +4 more | $13000/yr≈ $1083.33/mo“Orion Foundation Stack” |
| Tier 3 | — | $18000/yr≈ $1500/mo“Orion Essentials Stack” |
| Top plan | — | $28000/yr≈ $2333.33/mo“Orion Advantage Stack” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Investing.com and Orion Advisor Tech?
Investing.com leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, while Orion Advisor Tech puts more weight on advisor operations, risk metrics, and scenario & stress tests. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Investing.com or Orion Advisor Tech free to use?
Investing.com has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Orion Advisor Tech is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Investing.com and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: Investing.com or Orion Advisor Tech?
Investing.com is the friendlier place to start; its interface takes less getting used to. Both work fine once you're past the basics.
Does Investing.com or Orion Advisor Tech have an API?
Orion Advisor Tech has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Investing.com doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Investing.com or Orion Advisor Tech?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Investing.com if stock ideas and screeners matter to you; go with Orion Advisor Tech if you'd rather have advisor operations and risk metrics. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Investing.com and Orion Advisor Tech cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, bonds, and closed-end funds. Investing.com also handles commodities, currencies, and cryptos. Orion Advisor Tech adds mutual funds on top.
Does Investing.com or Orion Advisor Tech have real-time data?
Investing.com offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Orion Advisor Tech runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Which covers international markets: Investing.com or Orion Advisor Tech?
Investing.com has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Orion Advisor Tech is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from Investing.com and Orion Advisor Tech?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (Investing.com: CSV; Orion Advisor Tech: Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Investing.com or Orion Advisor Tech connect to my broker?
Orion Advisor Tech syncs with brokers automatically. With Investing.com, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Is Investing.com or Orion Advisor Tech better for day trading?
Investing.com is the one positioned more for active traders. Orion Advisor Tech is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Which has a better stock screener: Investing.com or Orion Advisor Tech?
Investing.com has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Orion Advisor Tech doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Investing.com or Orion Advisor Tech?
Investing.com handles portfolio tracking. Orion Advisor Tech is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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