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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

ORTEX vs ShortSqueeze.com comparison

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

ORTEX logo

ORTEX

public.ortex.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
Hands-on review
ShortSqueeze.com logo

ShortSqueeze.com

shortsqueeze.com

PricingSubscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
ORTEXWeb, Mobile, API
ShortSqueeze.comWeb
Categories
ORTEX16
ShortSqueeze.com3
Pricing details

Tool

ORTEX

$39/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

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

Tool

ShortSqueeze.com

$59.99/mo

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Monthly Membership$59.99/mo
Annual Membership$599.9/mo

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Platform details

AttributeORTEXShortSqueeze.com
Asset types
StocksETFsOptions
Stocks
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEurope
North America
Data freshness
Real-timeEnd of Day
15-min DelayedEnd of Day
API access
REST
Not specified
Export formats
CSV
Excel

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

ORTEX focuses on Short Interest, Insider Data, and Quant while ShortSqueeze.com specializes in Screeners, Short Interest, and Scores. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

Is ORTEX or ShortSqueeze.com free to use?

ORTEX offers a free tier that lets you get started without paying, while ShortSqueeze.com requires a subscription. If budget is a concern, start with ORTEX and upgrade later if you need more advanced features.

Can I use ORTEX or ShortSqueeze.com on my phone?

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

Does ORTEX or ShortSqueeze.com have an API?

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

Should I choose ORTEX or ShortSqueeze.com?

Choose ORTEX if you need 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.. Go with ShortSqueeze.com if Coverage of more than 16,000 U.S.-listed equities, spanning NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX, OTC/BB, and Pink Sheets., and Excel “Master Spreadsheet” download containing updated short-interest statistics for the full market. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do ORTEX and ShortSqueeze.com cover?

Both cover Stocks. ORTEX also includes ETFs, and Options.

Does ORTEX or ShortSqueeze.com have real-time data?

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

Can I export data from ORTEX and ShortSqueeze.com?

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

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

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

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