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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

Nasdaq.com vs ORTEX comparison

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

Nasdaq.com logo

Nasdaq.com

nasdaq.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
Hands-on review
ORTEX logo

ORTEX

public.ortex.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
Hands-on review
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At a glance

Platforms
Nasdaq.comWeb, Mobile
ORTEXWeb, Mobile, API
Categories
Nasdaq.com18
ORTEX16
Pricing details

Tool

Nasdaq.com

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Smart Portfolio ProSubscription

Tool

ORTEX

$39/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Basic$39/mo
Advanced$129/mo
APIsSubscription

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Platform details

AttributeNasdaq.comORTEX
Asset types
StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCryptosCurrencies
StocksETFsOptions
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEurope
North AmericaEurope
Data freshness
Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
Not specified
REST
Export formats
Not specified
CSV

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Nasdaq.com and ORTEX?

Nasdaq.com focuses on Screeners, Portfolio, and Watchlist while ORTEX specializes in Short Interest, Insider Data, and Quant. They overlap in 8 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Nasdaq.com and ORTEX cost?

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

Does Nasdaq.com or ORTEX have an API?

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

Should I choose Nasdaq.com or ORTEX?

Choose Nasdaq.com if you need Real-time U.S. quotes with continuously updating bid/ask via Nasdaq Basic, with data credited to Nasdaq Data Link., and Built-in screeners for stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds with filterable metrics.. 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 Nasdaq.com and ORTEX cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, and Options. Nasdaq.com also includes Mutual Funds, Cryptos, and Currencies.

Do Nasdaq.com 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 Nasdaq.com and ORTEX?

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

Which has a better stock screener—Nasdaq.com or ORTEX?

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

Can I track my portfolio with Nasdaq.com or ORTEX?

Nasdaq.com offers portfolio tracking features. ORTEX is more focused on research and analysis.

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