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IPOWala.in vs ORTEX comparison

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

Quick takeaways

IPOWala.in adds IPO, and Buybacks & Authorizations coverage that ORTEX skips.

ORTEX includes Short Interest, Insider Data, Quant, Index Rebalancing, Money Flow, Options & Derivatives, Options, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, News, Data APIs, US Government Trades, Screeners, and Blogs categories that IPOWala.in omits.

ORTEX offers mobile access, which IPOWala.in skips.

In depth comparison

IPOWala.in

ipowala.in

India-focused IPO information portal (NSE/BSE context) with a live IPO Grey Market Premium (GMP) page and other IPO tracking pages (subscription status, allotment links, listing-performance tables, and buyback lists). GMP content is stated as informational only; the site states it does not trade, deal, or support grey-market / “subject-to” transactions, and recommends consulting a SEBI-registered advisor.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Live IPO Grey Market Premium (GMP) tables for Mainboard and SME IPOs, showing IPO name, GMP (₹), issue price (₹), expected gain %, and an “Updated as of” timestamp.
Upcoming IPO table with open/close dates and issue price (calendar-style listing).
IPO subscription status tables (live + previous) with category-wise oversubscription multiples (QIB/NII/Retail/Total), referencing NSE/BSE bid data.
IPO allotment status table with allotment dates and outbound “View Status” links to registrar allotment-status pages (e.g., KFintech, MUFG Intime, Bigshare), plus how-to steps.
IPO listing performance / “IPO Performance Analysis” tables showing listing date, issue price, listing price, and gain/loss %, with separate sections for mainboard and SME.

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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

IPOWala.in

Distinct strengths include:

IPO Buybacks & Authorizations

Live IPO Grey Market Premium (GMP) tables for Mainboard and SME IPOs, showing IPO name, GMP (₹), issue price (₹), expected gain %, and an “Updated as of” timestamp.
Upcoming IPO table with open/close dates and issue price (calendar-style listing).
IPO subscription status tables (live + previous) with category-wise oversubscription multiples (QIB/NII/Retail/Total), referencing NSE/BSE bid data.
IPO allotment status table with allotment dates and outbound “View Status” links to registrar allotment-status pages (e.g., KFintech, MUFG Intime, Bigshare), plus how-to steps.

ORTEX

Distinct strengths include:

Short Interest Insider Data Quant Index Rebalancing Money Flow Options & Derivatives Options Analyst Recommendations

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	IPOWala.in	ORTEX
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Calendar, Data Visualizations Unique: IPO, Buybacks & Authorizations	Shared: Calendar, Data Visualizations Unique: Short Interest, Insider Data, Quant, Index Rebalancing, Money Flow, Options & Derivatives, Options, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, News, Data APIs, US Government Trades, Screeners, Blogs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks	Stocks, ETFs, Options
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web, Mobile, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Live IPO Grey Market Premium (GMP) tables for Mainboard and SME IPOs, showing IPO name, GMP (₹), issue price (₹), expected gain %, and an “Updated as of” timestamp. Upcoming IPO table with open/close dates and issue price (calendar-style listing). IPO subscription status tables (live + previous) with category-wise oversubscription multiples (QIB/NII/Retail/Total), referencing NSE/BSE bid data. IPO allotment status table with allotment dates and outbound “View Status” links to registrar allotment-status pages (e.g., KFintech, MUFG Intime, Bigshare), plus how-to steps. IPO listing performance / “IPO Performance Analysis” tables showing listing date, issue price, listing price, and gain/loss %, with separate sections for mainboard and SME. Upcoming and past share buyback listings with buyback price and date ranges.	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 IPOWala.in and ORTEX both support?

Both platforms cover Calendar, and Data Visualizations workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do IPOWala.in and ORTEX require subscriptions?

Both IPOWala.in and ORTEX keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

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

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

IPOWala.in differentiates itself with Live IPO Grey Market Premium (GMP) tables for Mainboard and SME IPOs, showing IPO name, GMP (₹), issue price (₹), expected gain %, and an “Updated as of” timestamp., Upcoming IPO table with open/close dates and issue price (calendar-style listing)., and IPO subscription status tables (live + previous) with category-wise oversubscription multiples (QIB/NII/Retail/Total), referencing NSE/BSE bid data., 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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