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Friday, January 23, 2026

Tool Comparison

LuxAlgo vs ORTEX comparison

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

LuxAlgo logo

LuxAlgo

luxalgo.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
ORTEX logo

ORTEX

public.ortex.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
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At a glance

Platforms
LuxAlgoWeb
ORTEXWeb, Mobile, API
Categories
LuxAlgo10
ORTEX16
Pricing details
LuxAlgoORTEX
Free tier
Free trial
Starting price$39.99/mo$39/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansFree, Premium (Monthly), Ultimate (Monthly)Free, Basic, Advanced, APIs

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LuxAlgoORTEX

Platform details

AttributeLuxAlgoORTEX
Asset types
StocksETFsFuturesCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos
StocksETFsOptions
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPAC
North AmericaEurope
Data freshness
Real-timeStreaming
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
Not specified
REST
Export formats
Not specified
CSV

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between LuxAlgo and ORTEX?

LuxAlgo focuses on Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Backtesting while ORTEX specializes in Short Interest, Insider Data, and Quant. They overlap in 4 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do LuxAlgo and ORTEX cost?

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

Can I use LuxAlgo or ORTEX on my phone?

ORTEX has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. LuxAlgo is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Does LuxAlgo or ORTEX have an API?

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

Should I choose LuxAlgo or ORTEX?

Choose LuxAlgo if you need Price Action Concepts® toolkit: automatic order blocks, market structure, supply/demand, fair value gaps, liquidity sweeps, pattern/level displays (built‑in alerts)., and Signals & Overlays®: confirmation/contrarian signal modes, smart trail, trend catcher/tracer, neo cloud, TP/SL presets, ML classifier & dashboard.. Go with ORTEX if 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., and Official U.S. exchange-reported short interest (bi-monthly) and European flagged shorts, alongside lending-based estimates. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do LuxAlgo and ORTEX cover?

Both cover Stocks, and ETFs. LuxAlgo also includes Futures, Commodities, Currencies, and Cryptos. ORTEX adds coverage for Options.

Do LuxAlgo and ORTEX offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Can I export data from LuxAlgo and ORTEX?

ORTEX supports data exports to CSV. LuxAlgo has more limited export options.

Which has a better stock screener—LuxAlgo or ORTEX?

Both LuxAlgo and ORTEX include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

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