VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

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Friday, October 10, 2025

Head-to-head

Autochartist vs Simply Safe Dividends comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Autochartist adds News Sentiment, Market Sentiment, Calendar, and APIs & SDKs coverage that Simply Safe Dividends skips.

Simply Safe Dividends includes Portfolio, Dividends, Scores, Financials, Education, Newsletters, and Other categories that Autochartist omits.

Autochartist highlights: Automated market scanner that detects chart patterns, Fibonacci setups, and key levels, with filters for quality, breakout type, and length., MetaTrader 4/5 plugin with an embedded market scanner and in-terminal risk calculator., and Risk Calculator helps with position sizing by combining stop-loss levels with user-defined risk percentages..

Simply Safe Dividends is known for: Dividend Safety Scores™ (0–100) with labeled buckets (Very Unsafe → Very Safe) and a maintained, real‑time track record of dividend cuts avoided., Portfolio tracker with broker syncing or manual/CSV import; near real‑time price updates; export of portfolio/table data., and Stock & closed‑end fund screeners with dozens of filters; idea lists and model portfolios..

Autochartist has a free tier, while Simply Safe Dividends requires a paid plan.

Autochartist ships a mobile app. Simply Safe Dividends is web/desktop only.

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Autochartist

autochartist.com

A widely used technical analysis scanner that integrates directly with MT4/MT5 and other trading platforms. It offers automated chart pattern recognition, volatility forecasts, economic event analysis, and multi-channel alerts. Many features are broker-provided, though a direct-user subscription exists (pricing not publicly listed). Some premium modules, branded as 'Our Favourites (VIP Tools),' include features like correlating alerts. Autochartist was acquired by oneZero in 2025.

Platforms

Web
Mobile
Desktop

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Automated market scanner that detects chart patterns, Fibonacci setups, and key levels, with filters for quality, breakout type, and length.
  • MetaTrader 4/5 plugin with an embedded market scanner and in-terminal risk calculator.
  • Risk Calculator helps with position sizing by combining stop-loss levels with user-defined risk percentages.
  • Volatility analysis forecasts expected trading ranges for the next 1h, 4h, and 24h across stocks, forex, crypto, and commodities.
  • Economic event analysis covering roughly 140 global releases, with pre- and post-event scenarios mapped to likely market reactions.

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Simply Safe Dividends

simplysafedividends.com

Dividend‑focused research and portfolio tracker built around 0–100 Dividend Safety Scores with a public track record (97% of cuts avoided). One annual plan ($39/mo billed annually), 14‑day free trial (no card), and 60‑day money‑back guarantee. Features include stock & CEF screeners, valuation & 10‑year financial charts with analyst estimates, income calendar/forecast, alerts for dividend changes and score updates, S&P credit ratings, model portfolios & newsletter, plus portfolio sync or manual entry; portfolios can include US stocks/funds and even bonds & CDs.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Dividend Safety Scores™ (0–100) with labeled buckets (Very Unsafe → Very Safe) and a maintained, real‑time track record of dividend cuts avoided.
  • Portfolio tracker with broker syncing or manual/CSV import; near real‑time price updates; export of portfolio/table data.
  • Stock & closed‑end fund screeners with dozens of filters; idea lists and model portfolios.
  • Income calendar and forecast; email alerts for dividend changes and special dividends; monthly recap emails.
  • Valuation indicators (yield vs history, P/E vs history) and 10‑year financial charts with analyst projections; S&P credit ratings shown.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

4 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Alerts plus 1 more area.

Where they differ

Autochartist

Distinct strengths include:

  • Automated market scanner that detects chart patterns, Fibonacci setups, and key levels, with filters for quality, breakout type, and length.
  • MetaTrader 4/5 plugin with an embedded market scanner and in-terminal risk calculator.
  • Risk Calculator helps with position sizing by combining stop-loss levels with user-defined risk percentages.
  • Volatility analysis forecasts expected trading ranges for the next 1h, 4h, and 24h across stocks, forex, crypto, and commodities.

Simply Safe Dividends

Distinct strengths include:

  • Dividend Safety Scores™ (0–100) with labeled buckets (Very Unsafe → Very Safe) and a maintained, real‑time track record of dividend cuts avoided.
  • Portfolio tracker with broker syncing or manual/CSV import; near real‑time price updates; export of portfolio/table data.
  • Stock & closed‑end fund screeners with dozens of filters; idea lists and model portfolios.
  • Income calendar and forecast; email alerts for dividend changes and special dividends; monthly recap emails.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeAutochartistSimply Safe Dividends
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Alerts, Watchlist

Unique: News Sentiment, Market Sentiment, Calendar, APIs & SDKs

Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Alerts, Watchlist

Unique: Portfolio, Dividends, Scores, Financials, Education, Newsletters, Other

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos, Futures

Stocks, Closed-End Funds, ETFs, Bonds

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, Mobile, Desktop

Web

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Automated market scanner that detects chart patterns, Fibonacci setups, and key levels, with filters for quality, breakout type, and length.
  • MetaTrader 4/5 plugin with an embedded market scanner and in-terminal risk calculator.
  • Risk Calculator helps with position sizing by combining stop-loss levels with user-defined risk percentages.
  • Volatility analysis forecasts expected trading ranges for the next 1h, 4h, and 24h across stocks, forex, crypto, and commodities.
  • Economic event analysis covering roughly 140 global releases, with pre- and post-event scenarios mapped to likely market reactions.
  • News sentiment alerts for currencies and US stocks, helping traders spot shifts in tone and momentum.

Unique

  • Dividend Safety Scores™ (0–100) with labeled buckets (Very Unsafe → Very Safe) and a maintained, real‑time track record of dividend cuts avoided.
  • Portfolio tracker with broker syncing or manual/CSV import; near real‑time price updates; export of portfolio/table data.
  • Stock & closed‑end fund screeners with dozens of filters; idea lists and model portfolios.
  • Income calendar and forecast; email alerts for dividend changes and special dividends; monthly recap emails.
  • Valuation indicators (yield vs history, P/E vs history) and 10‑year financial charts with analyst projections; S&P credit ratings shown.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Autochartist and Simply Safe Dividends both support?

Both platforms cover Screeners, Data Visualizations, Alerts, and Watchlist workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Autochartist offers a free entry point, while Simply Safe Dividends requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

Which tool has mobile access?

Autochartist ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Simply Safe Dividends focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Autochartist differentiates itself with Automated market scanner that detects chart patterns, Fibonacci setups, and key levels, with filters for quality, breakout type, and length., MetaTrader 4/5 plugin with an embedded market scanner and in-terminal risk calculator., and Risk Calculator helps with position sizing by combining stop-loss levels with user-defined risk percentages., whereas Simply Safe Dividends stands out for Dividend Safety Scores™ (0–100) with labeled buckets (Very Unsafe → Very Safe) and a maintained, real‑time track record of dividend cuts avoided., Portfolio tracker with broker syncing or manual/CSV import; near real‑time price updates; export of portfolio/table data., and Stock & closed‑end fund screeners with dozens of filters; idea lists and model portfolios..

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).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.