VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
LuxAlgo vs ORTEX
Pick LuxAlgo if
LuxAlgo
Free • From $39.99/mo · Web
- You want backtesting, alerts, and education.
Pick ORTEX if
ORTEX
Free • From $39/mo · Web · Mobile · API
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $39/mo instead of $39.99/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
LuxAlgo and ORTEX cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and money flow), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. ORTEX simply does more: 16 categories to LuxAlgo's 12, including short interest, insider data, and quant, plus a mobile app. LuxAlgo counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- ORTEX$39/mo vs $39.99/mo
- Broader coverage
- ORTEX16 vs 12 categories
- Mobile app
- ORTEX
- API access
- ORTEX
- Free plan
- Both
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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 • From $39.99/mo | Free • From $39/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | — | 9 limits: API Trader: credits per month: 1,000, API Trader: rate limit: 1 req/s +7 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | No | No |
Integrations | TradingView and Discord | Microsoft Excel (Add-in), Python SDK +1 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 12 | 16 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC | North America, Europe, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time and Streaming and Granularity: Minute and EOD | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | — | 4 signals: Universe builder, Multi-leg options +2 more |
| Try it | Visit LuxAlgo | Visit ORTEX |
Where each one shines
What LuxAlgo and ORTEX each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What LuxAlgo and ORTEX each do best.What LuxAlgo does best
- Quant converts plain-language prompts into indicators and strategies and consumes shared monthly AI credits.
- AI Backtesting tests and optimizes generated or selected strategies.
- Premium includes Signals and Overlays, Oscillator Matrix, Price Action Concepts, and their screens for TradingView.
- The web markets hub covers stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, currencies, commodities, earnings, IPOs, economic events, and heatmaps.
- The free Library contains thousands of indicators, including scripts for TradingView, MetaTrader, NinjaTrader, and Thinkorswim.
What ORTEX does best
- Monitor short interest and securities-lending conditions with utilization, cost to borrow, shares on loan, and percentage of free float on loan.
- Comparison tools for lending-based short-interest estimates with official U.S. exchange-reported short interest and European flagged-short disclosures.
- Tracking intraday and real-time estimates from ORTEX lender and broker data pools where plan access supports those views.
- Research coverage for options activity and flow signals using OPRA-sourced options data, with OPRA terms required before access.
- Rule-based Short Squeeze, EPS, RSI, MACD, and Company Events signals with historical performance shown beside each trigger.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for LuxAlgo and ORTEX, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for LuxAlgo and ORTEX, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsFuturesCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptos | StocksETFsOptionsCurrencies |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPAC | North AmericaEuropeAPAC |
Coverage details | Exchanges: BATS and XCMEIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeStreaming | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | MinuteEOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python |
Integrations | TradingViewDiscord | Microsoft Excel (Add-in)Python SDKMCP |
Export formats | CSV | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Not specified | Universe builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksEarnings vol edge |
Vendor & support | LuxAlgo Global, LLCCountry: USFounded 2020Support: Email, Chat, and Forum | Ortex Technologies LimitedCountry: United KingdomSupport: Email and Phone |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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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 |
| Entry paid plan | $39.99/mo“Premium (Monthly)” | $39/mo“Basic Annual” |
| Tier 2 | $59.99/mo“Ultimate (Monthly)” | $49/mo“Basic Monthly” |
| Tier 3 | — | $99/mo“Advanced Annual” |
| Tier 4 | — | $149/mo“Advanced Monthly” |
| Tier 5 | — | €49/mo“API Trader”credits per month: 1,000 · rate limit: 1 req/s · +1 more |
| Tier 6 | — | €129/mo“API Quant”credits per month: 10,000 · rate limit: 5 req/s · +1 more |
| Tier 7 | — | €379/mo“API Developer”credits per month: 100,000 · rate limit: 50 req/s · +1 more |
| Top plan | — | Subscription“API Enterprise” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between LuxAlgo and ORTEX?
LuxAlgo leans toward screeners, data visualizations, and backtesting, while ORTEX puts more weight on short interest, insider data, and quant. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do LuxAlgo and ORTEX cost?
Good news: both LuxAlgo and ORTEX have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use LuxAlgo or ORTEX on my phone?
ORTEX lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. LuxAlgo doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does LuxAlgo or ORTEX have an API?
ORTEX has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. LuxAlgo doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose LuxAlgo or ORTEX?
It depends on what you're after. Pick LuxAlgo if backtesting and alerts matter to you; go with ORTEX if you'd rather have short interest and insider data. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do LuxAlgo and ORTEX cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and currencies. LuxAlgo also handles futures, commodities, and cryptos. ORTEX adds options on top.
Do LuxAlgo and ORTEX offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from LuxAlgo and ORTEX?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: LuxAlgo or ORTEX?
Both LuxAlgo and ORTEX include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
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