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Free Alternatives to Stock Events

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Free Alternatives to Stock Events

Zero-cost replacements grouped by fit, tradeoffs, pricing friction, and platform access. Use this list to test Stock Events before paying for another subscription.

Switching from Stock Events doesn't have to cost a thing. We've curated 5 free-tier alternatives that cover similar workflows, from Dividends to Portfolio and beyond. Each pick below is framed by fit, caveats, and access friction so you can trial replacements without opening your wallet.

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Which Alternative Should You Use?

DivvyDiary

Closest replacement

Best for: Dividend investors planning portfolio income and comparing gross payouts with tax-adjusted estimates.

DivvyDiary best matches the base workflow on portfolio tracking, dividend analysis, and portfolio alerts.
DivvyDiary also has a free plan, so you can try it without paying. Free-plan limits: Signup required. One free portfolio.

Watch for: Free-plan scope: Scrimper includes one portfolio and a limited forecast preview. Net-dividend calculations, calendar export, extended forecasts, bond tracking, and deeper analysis require Aristocrat.

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Snowball Analytics

Best audience fit

Best for: Investors tracking several asset types, currencies, or brokerage accounts in one portfolio record.

Snowball Analytics best matches the base workflow on portfolio tracking, dividend analysis, and portfolio alerts.
Snowball Analytics also has a free plan, so you can try it without paying. Free-plan limits: Signup required. Free plan has portfolio, holding, custom asset, watchlist, and history limits.

Watch for: Free plan is intentionally limited: Free access is capped at one portfolio, 10 holdings, one custom asset, one watchlist, and shorter history.

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Dividend Watch

Quality-checked pick

Best for: Dividend investors who need forecasts, calendars, and dividend safety scores; Pro adds DRIP tracking.

Dividend Watch best matches the base workflow on portfolio tracking, dividend analysis, and portfolio watchlists.
Dividend Watch also has a free plan, so you can try it without paying. Free-plan limits: Signup required. Free tier supports one portfolio and up to 10 holdings.

Watch for: Free tier is small: Free access tracks one portfolio with up to 10 holdings and limited statement history.

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Track Your Dividends (TYD)

Strong runner-up

Best for: US and Canadian dividend investors who want a permanent free tracker with optional paid research.

Track Your Dividends (TYD) best matches the base workflow on portfolio tracking, dividend analysis, and portfolio watchlists.
Track Your Dividends (TYD) also has a free plan, so you can try it without paying. Free-plan limits: Signup required. Free tier includes one linked account and unlimited manual portfolios.

Watch for: Free broker linking is capped: The free tier includes one linked account. Unlimited linked accounts require Premium.

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Quality-checked pick

Dividend Watch

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Bottom line: Dividend investors who need forecasts, calendars, and dividend safety scores; Pro adds DRIP tracking.

Keep

Portfolio
Watchlist
Dividends
Calendar
Broker Connectors

Gain

Stock Ideas
Screeners
Stock Comparison
ETF Comparison

Lose

Alerts
APIs & Data Feeds
Cryptos coverage
Commodities coverage

Watch out

Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on API and market data.
Free-plan limits: Signup required. Free tier supports one portfolio and up to 10 holdings. Premium and Pro include a 7-day trial.
Free tier is small: Free access tracks one portfolio with up to 10 holdings and limited statement history.

Cost

Free with signup

$6/moto go paid, billed yearly

$1.83/mo more than Stock Events

Fit: Partial replacement

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Best audience fit

Snowball Analytics

Bottom line: Investors tracking several asset types, currencies, or brokerage accounts in one portfolio record.

Keep

Portfolio
Watchlist
Dividends
Calendar
Alerts
Broker Connectors

Gain

Backtesting
Dividend Tax / ADR Withholding
Splits
News

Lose

APIs & Data Feeds
API access

Watch out

Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on portfolio watchlists.
Free-plan limits: Signup required. Free plan has portfolio, holding, custom asset, watchlist, and history limits. Paid plans have a 14-day trial with no credit card required.
Free plan is intentionally limited: Free access is capped at one portfolio, 10 holdings, one custom asset, one watchlist, and shorter history.

Cost

Free with signup

$6.67/moto go paid, billed yearly

$2.50/mo more than Stock Events

Fit: Drop-in replacement

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Drop-in replacement

Marketlog

Bottom line: Retail investors who need manual or broker-connected portfolio tracking, dividends, goals, forecasts, benchmarks, and sharing.

Keep

Portfolio
Watchlist
Dividends
Calendar
Alerts
Broker Connectors

Gain

Institutional Ownership
Data Visualizations
Risk Metrics
Monte Carlo

Lose

APIs & Data Feeds
Commodities coverage
API access

Watch out

Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on portfolio watchlists.
Free-plan limits: Signup required. Free supports unlimited portfolios, holdings, and transactions with manual tracking, 3 goals per portfolio, a 3-item watchlist, and 5 years of price history. Plus costs $7.99 monthly or $6.67 per month billed yearly. Pro costs $17.99 monthly or $15 per month billed yearly.
Not a broker or adviser: Marketlog tracks and analyzes portfolios but does not execute trades, provide fiduciary advice, or act as an exchange.

Cost

Free with signup

$6.67/moto go paid, billed yearly

$2.50/mo more than Stock Events

Fit: Drop-in replacement

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Track Your Dividends (TYD)Partial replacementFree • From $8.33/mo billed yearlyFree with signup

Partial replacement

Track Your Dividends (TYD)

Bottom line: US and Canadian dividend investors who want a permanent free tracker with optional paid research.

Keep

Portfolio
Watchlist
Dividends
Alerts

Gain

Screeners
Financials
Scores
Valuation Models

Lose

Calendar
Broker Connectors
APIs & Data Feeds
Cryptos coverage

Watch out

Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on API and market data.
Free-plan limits: Signup required. Free tier includes one linked account and unlimited manual portfolios. Premium has a 7-day trial.
Free broker linking is capped: The free tier includes one linked account. Unlimited linked accounts require Premium.

Cost

Free with signup

$8.33/moto go paid, billed yearly

$4.16/mo more than Stock Events

Fit: Partial replacement

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DivvyDiaryClosest replacementFree • Paid plans availableFree with signup

Closest replacement

DivvyDiary

Bottom line: Dividend investors planning portfolio income and comparing gross payouts with tax-adjusted estimates.

Keep

Portfolio
Dividends
Calendar
Alerts
Broker Connectors

Gain

No additional capabilities listed.

Lose

Watchlist
APIs & Data Feeds
API access

Watch out

Avoid as a full replacement if you rely on portfolio watchlists and API and market data.
Free-plan limits: Signup required. One free portfolio. Aristocrat features have a seven-day trial without payment details.
Free-plan scope: Scrimper includes one portfolio and a limited forecast preview. Net-dividend calculations, calendar export, extended forecasts, bond tracking, and deeper analysis require Aristocrat.

Cost: Free with signup; Free • Paid plans available

Fit: Drop-in replacement

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What This Shortlist Tells You

DivvyDiary is the closest drop-in replacement with overlapping coverage in Portfolio, Dividends, and Calendar (workflow overlap ~100%).

Every pick keeps a free tier; start with DivvyDiary, Track Your Dividends (TYD), and Dividend Watch to road-test Stock Events workflows without paying up front.

Round out your stack with new coverage areas like Screeners, Financials, Scores, and Valuation Models.

Stock Events still leads on APIs & Data Feeds, so keep it handy for those workflows.

Coverage Snapshot

Where alternatives already align

Most shared categories across the top matches.

Dividends×5 Portfolio×5 Alerts×4 Broker Connectors×4 Calendar×4 Watchlist×4

New angles introduced

Categories the alternatives add beyond Stock Events.

Financials+4 Data Visualizations+3 News+3 Scores+3 Blogs+2 Compounding Calculator+2 Education+2 Risk Metrics+2

Free Access & Pricing

Free to start

All 5

All 5 have a standing free tier, not a trial.

Paid plans from

$6/mo

Dividend Watch is the cheapest paid upgrade. Stock Events starts at $4.17/mo.

Mobile app

3 of 5

3 have a mobile app, like Stock Events.

API access

0 of 5

None expose a public API.

Hands-on tested

1 of 5

1 tested hands-on. 1 are analyst picks.

Coverage overlap

80%

Average share of Stock Events categories each alternative covers.

Free Alternatives FAQ

What are the best free alternatives to Stock Events?

DivvyDiary, Track Your Dividends (TYD), and Dividend Watch cover the most Stock Events workflows without a paid plan, in that order.

Do these picks stay permanently free?

Yes. Every tool listed has a standing free tier, not a trial. Expect caps on exports, seats, or history once you use it heavily.

Which Stock Events workflows stay covered on the free plan?

The free plans cover Portfolio, Dividends, Calendar, Alerts, Broker Connectors, and Watchlist. Core Stock Events workflows in those areas do not need a paid upgrade.

What extra coverage do the free alternatives add?

The free alternatives add Screeners, Financials, Scores, Valuation Models, Data Visualizations, Stock Ideas, Education, Courses & Certs, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, News, Blogs, Institutional Ownership, Risk Metrics, Monte Carlo, Compounding Calculator, Splits, IPO, Macro Data, Options, Backtesting, Dividend Tax / ADR Withholding, Performance Attribution, ETF Analysis, Fund Analysis, and AI Research, which Stock Events does not cover.

Where might I still rely on Stock Events?

Watchlist, APIs & Data Feeds, Calendar, Broker Connectors, and Alerts stay with Stock Events. Keep it for those tasks, or budget for a paid plan elsewhere if they matter.

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Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

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