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ORTEX vs ShortSqueeze.com
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ORTEX
Free • From $39/mo · Web · Mobile · API
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $39/mo instead of $49.99/mo
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
Pick ShortSqueeze.com instead if
ShortSqueeze.com
From $49.99/mo · Web
- You care about scores, something ORTEX doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
ORTEX and ShortSqueeze.com cover a lot of the same ground (2 shared categories, short interest and screeners), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. ORTEX simply does more: 14 categories to ShortSqueeze.com's 3, including insider data, quant, and data visualizations, plus a mobile app. ShortSqueeze.com counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- ORTEX
- Cheaper paid plan
- ORTEX$39/mo vs $49.99/mo
- Broader coverage
- ORTEX14 vs 3 categories
- Mobile app
- ORTEX
- API access
- ORTEX
- Real-time data
- ORTEX
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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/mo | From $49.99/mo |
Free tier | Yes | No |
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 | Yes | No |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | No | No |
Integrations | Microsoft Excel (Add-in) and Python SDK | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 14 | 3 |
Regions | North America, Europe | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +1 more | Latency: 15-min Delayed and End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
Capabilities | Universe builder | Universe builder |
| Try it | Visit ORTEX | Visit ShortSqueeze.com |
Where each one shines
What ORTEX and ShortSqueeze.com each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What ORTEX and ShortSqueeze.com each do best.What ORTEX does best
- Monitoring 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.
- Alpha-signal modules such as Short Squeeze, EPS, RSI, MACD, and Company Events as research context with back-tested statistics.
What ShortSqueeze.com does best
- Screening for more than 15,000 U.S.-listed equities across NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX, OTCBB, and Pink Sheets for short-interest conditions.
- Download support for an Excel Master Spreadsheet with updated market-wide short-interest statistics for member research workflows.
- Two years of rolling historical short-interest data with membership, with older archives available separately.
- Filters for the Short Screener by short interest, days-to-cover, short percent float, short-interest changes, ownership percent, 52-week range, moving averages, sector, industry, volume, and performance.
- Views for reviewing proprietary member lists such as Squeeze Alert, Long Squeeze, Top 100, and Short Squeeze Ranking.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for ORTEX and ShortSqueeze.com, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for ORTEX and ShortSqueeze.com, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsOptions | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEurope | North America |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Countries: US4 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | 15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python | Not specified |
Integrations | Microsoft Excel (Add-in)Python SDK | Not specified |
Export formats | CSV | Excel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Universe builder | Universe builder |
Vendor & support | Ortex Technologies LimitedCountry: United KingdomSupport: Email and Phone | Wetherill Investment Inc (d/b/a ShortSqueeze)Country: USSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Methodology 2/5Reliability 3/5UX 3/5 |
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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 | — |
| Entry paid plan | $39/mo“Basic Annual” | $49.99/mo“Annual Membership” |
| Tier 2 | $49/mo“Basic Monthly” | $59.99/mo“Monthly Membership” |
| 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 ORTEX and ShortSqueeze.com?
ORTEX leans toward short interest, insider data, and quant, while ShortSqueeze.com puts more weight on screeners, short interest, and scores. They overlap in 2 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is ORTEX or ShortSqueeze.com free to use?
ORTEX has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. ShortSqueeze.com is paid-only. If budget matters, start with ORTEX and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use ORTEX or ShortSqueeze.com on my phone?
ORTEX lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. ShortSqueeze.com doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does ORTEX or ShortSqueeze.com have an API?
ORTEX has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. ShortSqueeze.com doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose ORTEX or ShortSqueeze.com?
It depends on what you're after. Pick ORTEX if insider data and quant matter to you; go with ShortSqueeze.com if you'd rather have scores. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do ORTEX and ShortSqueeze.com cover?
Both cover stocks. ORTEX also handles ETFs and options.
Does ORTEX or ShortSqueeze.com have real-time data?
ORTEX offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. ShortSqueeze.com runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Which covers international markets: ORTEX or ShortSqueeze.com?
ORTEX has documented international coverage (North America and Europe), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. ShortSqueeze.com is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from ORTEX and ShortSqueeze.com?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (ORTEX: CSV; ShortSqueeze.com: Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Which has a better stock screener: ORTEX or ShortSqueeze.com?
Both ORTEX and ShortSqueeze.com 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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