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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

ORTEX vs TIKR 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
TIKR logo

TIKR

tikr.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
ORTEXWeb, Mobile, API
TIKRWeb
Categories
ORTEX16
TIKR22
Pricing details

Tool

ORTEX

$39/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

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

Tool

TIKR

$24.95/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Plus$24.95/mo
Pro$54.95/mo

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Platform details

AttributeORTEXTIKR
Asset types
StocksETFsOptions
Stocks
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEurope
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Real-timeEnd of Day
Not specified
API access
REST
Not specified
Export formats
CSV
Excel

Coverage overlap

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between ORTEX and TIKR?

ORTEX focuses on Short Interest, Insider Data, and Quant while TIKR specializes in Screeners, Stock Ideas, and Data Visualizations. They overlap in 7 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do ORTEX and TIKR cost?

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

Can I use ORTEX or TIKR on my phone?

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

Does ORTEX or TIKR have an API?

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

Should I choose ORTEX or TIKR?

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 TIKR if Institutional‑quality fundamental database with S&P Global CapitalIQ–powered financials and Morningstar data on 100,000+ stocks across 92 countries and 136 exchanges, including full statements and ratios for most listed equities., and Detailed Financials tab exposing Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Ratio views with configurable units/decimals and interactive tables, plus the ability to chart rows and compare multiple tickers over up to 20 years of history on Pro. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do ORTEX and TIKR cover?

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

Does ORTEX or TIKR have real-time data?

ORTEX offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. TIKR 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 TIKR?

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 TIKR?

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

Can I track my portfolio with ORTEX or TIKR?

TIKR offers portfolio tracking features. ORTEX is more focused on research and analysis.

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