Comparison
Evaluate reliability, latency, and workflow fit before prioritizing one integration path in onboarding and support playbooks.
Interactive Brokers
Interactive Brokers portfolio tracker
Public
Public portfolio tracker
| Metric | Interactive Brokers | Public | Note |
|---|
| Connection source | Plaid institution sync | Plaid institution sync | Use provider type to set expectations on data latency and coverage. |
| Estimated sync reliability | 95.0% | 95.0% | Higher sync success reduces manual reconnect and support overhead. |
| Estimated availability | 96.0% | 96.0% | Availability captures consistency of successful background refreshes. |
| Median refresh latency | ~8 min median | ~8 min median | Lower median sync delay improves recency for verification workflows. |
| Best-fit workflows | Spending Analysis + Balance Verification | Spending Analysis + Balance Verification | Map institution pages to operational workflows, not just feature lists. |
| Primary search intent | Interactive Brokers portfolio tracker | Public portfolio tracker | Intent alignment helps route users to the right onboarding path. |