OpenBB vs ORTEX comparison

OpenBB focuses on Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins while ORTEX specializes in Short Interest, Insider Data, and Quant. They overlap in 4 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

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

ORTEX is more beginner-friendly with an approachable interface. Both can work for intermediate users.

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Choose OpenBB if you need Open Data Platform (ODP): open-source (AGPL) unified financial & economic data access; runs locally., and ODP supports multiple interfaces, including Python and REST API (plus Notebook/Workspace/Excel listed by OpenBB).. 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.

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, and Options. OpenBB also includes Cryptos, Currencies, Commodities, Bonds, and Futures.

ORTEX offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. OpenBB uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

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

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