VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

OpenInsider vs ORTEX comparison

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

OpenInsider logo

OpenInsider

openinsider.com

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
Editor's pickHands-on review
ORTEX logo

ORTEX

public.ortex.com

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

Platforms
OpenInsiderWeb
ORTEXWeb, Mobile, API
Categories
OpenInsider3
ORTEX16
Pricing details

Tool

OpenInsider

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Pricing not published

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

AttributeOpenInsiderORTEX
Asset types
StocksClosed-End Funds
StocksETFsOptions
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaEurope
Data freshness
Real-time
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
Not specified
REST
Export formats
CSV
CSV

Coverage overlap

Shared categories3

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

OpenInsider strengths0

Categories covered by OpenInsider only.

No unique categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between OpenInsider and ORTEX?

OpenInsider focuses on Insider Data, Screeners, and Data Visualizations while ORTEX specializes in Short Interest, Insider Data, and Quant. They overlap in 3 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do OpenInsider and ORTEX cost?

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

Can I use OpenInsider or ORTEX on my phone?

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

Does OpenInsider or ORTEX have an API?

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

Should I choose OpenInsider or ORTEX?

Choose OpenInsider if you need Real-time SEC Form 4 insider trading screener for insider buying and selling., and Pre-built report pages such as “Latest Insider Purchases”.. 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 OpenInsider and ORTEX cover?

Both cover Stocks. OpenInsider also includes Closed-End Funds. ORTEX adds coverage for ETFs, and Options.

Do OpenInsider 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 OpenInsider and ORTEX?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (CSV). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

Which has a better stock screener—OpenInsider or ORTEX?

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

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