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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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Digrin vs The Zen of Investing comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Digrin adds Portfolio, Watchlist, Screeners, Dividends, Splits, Financials, Broker Connectors, and Dividend Tax / ADR Withholding coverage that The Zen of Investing skips.

The Zen of Investing includes Spin-offs, and Blogs categories that Digrin omits.

Digrin highlights: Dividend-oriented portfolio tracker with stock screener, watchlists, ex-dividend views, and curated stock lists., Plan limits: Basic supports up to 3 portfolios and 50 transactions per month; Supporter tier expands to 20 portfolios, 1000 monthly transactions, extended history, and more stats/heatmaps., and Interactive Brokers integration via Flex token: daily sync for all users, with Supporter tier enabling on-demand refreshes every ~5 minutes. Sync window is 15:00–16:00 UTC; Flex limited to 365 days of history..

The Zen of Investing is known for: Covers U.S. spinoffs and select international cases, with a clear focus on special situations., “Upcoming Spinoffs” list tracks definitively announced events, often with links to presentations and filings., and “Recent Spinoffs” page compiles completed transactions, including prospectuses and investor decks..

Digrin

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Editor’s pick Hands-on review

Dividend-focused web portfolio tracker and screener. Includes IBKR sync (daily for all users, on-demand for Supporter tier), dividend and earnings calendars with iCal export, CSV transaction export, and support for splits and DRIPs. Plan limits apply on portfolios, transactions, and historical horizons.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Dividend-oriented portfolio tracker with stock screener, watchlists, ex-dividend views, and curated stock lists.
Plan limits: Basic supports up to 3 portfolios and 50 transactions per month; Supporter tier expands to 20 portfolios, 1000 monthly transactions, extended history, and more stats/heatmaps.
Interactive Brokers integration via Flex token: daily sync for all users, with Supporter tier enabling on-demand refreshes every ~5 minutes. Sync window is 15:00–16:00 UTC; Flex limited to 365 days of history.
Data import supported via CSV/XLSX uploads or manual entry, with duplicate detection and ISIN fallback matching.
Automatic handling of stock splits; DRIP settings configurable per dividend. Spin-offs and ticker changes must be managed manually.

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The Zen of Investing

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A free, niche site dedicated to spinoffs and special situations. It maintains curated lists of upcoming and recent spinoffs, often linking directly to investor decks, prospectuses, and filings. The site also offers RSS feeds for SEC prospectus and tender-offer filings, making it a useful resource for event-driven investors. No subscriptions, paywalls, or API access are offered.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Covers U.S. spinoffs and select international cases, with a clear focus on special situations.
“Upcoming Spinoffs” list tracks definitively announced events, often with links to presentations and filings.
“Recent Spinoffs” page compiles completed transactions, including prospectuses and investor decks.
Archives investor-relations PDFs from major spinoff companies, such as DuPont or GE Vernova.
Publishes RSS feeds that surface SEC prospectus and tender-offer filings for easy monitoring.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

1 overlap

Both tools cover this research theme.

Calendar

Where they differ

Digrin

Distinct strengths include:

Dividend Tax / ADR Withholding

Dividend-oriented portfolio tracker with stock screener, watchlists, ex-dividend views, and curated stock lists.
Plan limits: Basic supports up to 3 portfolios and 50 transactions per month; Supporter tier expands to 20 portfolios, 1000 monthly transactions, extended history, and more stats/heatmaps.
Interactive Brokers integration via Flex token: daily sync for all users, with Supporter tier enabling on-demand refreshes every ~5 minutes. Sync window is 15:00–16:00 UTC; Flex limited to 365 days of history.
Data import supported via CSV/XLSX uploads or manual entry, with duplicate detection and ISIN fallback matching.

The Zen of Investing

Distinct strengths include:

Spin-offs

Blogs

Covers U.S. spinoffs and select international cases, with a clear focus on special situations.
“Upcoming Spinoffs” list tracks definitively announced events, often with links to presentations and filings.
“Recent Spinoffs” page compiles completed transactions, including prospectuses and investor decks.
Archives investor-relations PDFs from major spinoff companies, such as DuPont or GE Vernova.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Digrin	The Zen of Investing
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Calendar Unique: Portfolio, Watchlist, Screeners, Dividends, Splits, Financials, Broker Connectors, Dividend Tax / ADR Withholding	Shared: Calendar Unique: Spin-offs, Blogs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Closed-End Funds	Stocks
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Dividend-oriented portfolio tracker with stock screener, watchlists, ex-dividend views, and curated stock lists. Plan limits: Basic supports up to 3 portfolios and 50 transactions per month; Supporter tier expands to 20 portfolios, 1000 monthly transactions, extended history, and more stats/heatmaps. Interactive Brokers integration via Flex token: daily sync for all users, with Supporter tier enabling on-demand refreshes every ~5 minutes. Sync window is 15:00–16:00 UTC; Flex limited to 365 days of history. Data import supported via CSV/XLSX uploads or manual entry, with duplicate detection and ISIN fallback matching. Automatic handling of stock splits; DRIP settings configurable per dividend. Spin-offs and ticker changes must be managed manually. Performance metrics include XIRR, simple gain, and realized/unrealized gain.	Unique Covers U.S. spinoffs and select international cases, with a clear focus on special situations. “Upcoming Spinoffs” list tracks definitively announced events, often with links to presentations and filings. “Recent Spinoffs” page compiles completed transactions, including prospectuses and investor decks. Archives investor-relations PDFs from major spinoff companies, such as DuPont or GE Vernova. Publishes RSS feeds that surface SEC prospectus and tender-offer filings for easy monitoring. Simple, free access with a contact form for inquiries; no paid plans or gated features.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Highlighted	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Digrin and The Zen of Investing both support?

Both platforms cover Calendar workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Digrin and The Zen of Investing require subscriptions?

Both Digrin and The Zen of Investing keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Digrin and The Zen of Investing?

Both Digrin and The Zen of Investing prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Digrin differentiates itself with Dividend-oriented portfolio tracker with stock screener, watchlists, ex-dividend views, and curated stock lists., Plan limits: Basic supports up to 3 portfolios and 50 transactions per month; Supporter tier expands to 20 portfolios, 1000 monthly transactions, extended history, and more stats/heatmaps., and Interactive Brokers integration via Flex token: daily sync for all users, with Supporter tier enabling on-demand refreshes every ~5 minutes. Sync window is 15:00–16:00 UTC; Flex limited to 365 days of history., whereas The Zen of Investing stands out for Covers U.S. spinoffs and select international cases, with a clear focus on special situations., “Upcoming Spinoffs” list tracks definitively announced events, often with links to presentations and filings., and “Recent Spinoffs” page compiles completed transactions, including prospectuses and investor decks..

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