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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

OptionStrat vs ORTEX comparison

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

OptionStrat logo

OptionStrat

optionstrat.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile
ORTEX logo

ORTEX

public.ortex.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
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At a glance

Platforms
OptionStratWeb, Mobile
ORTEXWeb, Mobile, API
Categories
OptionStrat7
ORTEX16
Pricing details

Tool

OptionStrat

$29.99/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial7 days

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Live Tools$29.99/mo
Live Flow$89.99/mo

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

AttributeOptionStratORTEX
Asset types
OptionsStocksFutures
StocksETFsOptions
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North America
North AmericaEurope
Data freshness
Real-time15-min Delayed
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
Not specified
REST
Export formats
Not specified
CSV

Coverage overlap

Shared categories6

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

OptionStrat strengths1

Categories covered by OptionStrat only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between OptionStrat and ORTEX?

OptionStrat focuses on Options & Derivatives, News, and Alerts while ORTEX specializes in Short Interest, Insider Data, and Quant. They overlap in 6 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do OptionStrat and ORTEX cost?

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

Does OptionStrat or ORTEX have an API?

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

Should I choose OptionStrat or ORTEX?

Choose OptionStrat if you need Options strategy builder with profit calculators, chance of profit, net Greeks, and historical implied volatility (in real time on paid plans)., and Strategy Optimizer searches thousands of trade setups by target price or date and ranks them by return or probability of profit.. 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 OptionStrat and ORTEX cover?

Both cover Options, and Stocks. OptionStrat also includes Futures. ORTEX adds coverage for ETFs.

Do OptionStrat 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 OptionStrat and ORTEX?

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

Which has a better stock screener—OptionStrat or ORTEX?

ORTEX includes a stock screener for finding investment ideas. OptionStrat focuses on other analytical tools.

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