★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Dividend.com vs DivTracker
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Dividend.com
Free • From $199/yr · Web
- You care about screeners, stock ideas, and stock comparison, things DivTracker doesn't offer
Pick DivTracker instead if
DivTracker
Free • From $4.99/mo · Web · Mobile
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $4.99/mo instead of $16.58/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Dividend.com and DivTracker cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including alerts, calendar, and news), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Dividend.com simply does more: 12 categories to DivTracker's 6, including screeners, stock ideas, and stock comparison. DivTracker counters by starting cheaper at $4.99/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- DivTracker$4.99/mo vs $16.58/mo
- Free trial
- DivTracker3 days
- Broader coverage
- Dividend.com12 vs 6 categories
- Mobile app
- DivTracker
- Asset coverage
- Dividend.comAdds ETFs and mutual funds
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $199/yr | Free • From $4.99/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 3 days |
Plan limits | — | 8 limits: Free: portfolios: 1, Free: holdings: 10 +6 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | Yes |
Integrations | — | Plaid, SnapTrade +1 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +2 more |
Categories covered | 12 | 6 |
Regions | — | North America, Europe, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data partners | Barchart Solutions and Mergent, Inc. | — |
Capabilities | Universe builder | Broker sync |
Security | Encryption in transit | Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit Dividend.com | Visit DivTracker |
Where each one shines
What Dividend.com and DivTracker each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Dividend.com and DivTracker each do best.What Dividend.com does best
- Screen dividend-paying stocks, ADRs, REITs, MLPs, preferred shares, ETFs, and institutional mutual-fund share classes.
- Use filters such as ex-dividend date, payout frequency, sector, industry, market cap, yield context, and DARS rating to narrow income ideas.
- Compare dividend candidates with DARS scores across relative strength, yield attractiveness, dividend reliability, dividend uptrend, and earnings growth.
- Use Premium model portfolios for Best Dividend Stocks, High Yield, Dividend Growth, and Dividend Protection idea lists.
- Review Premium lists for monthly dividend stocks and dividend-capture candidates when income timing matters.
What DivTracker does best
- Track dividend income with daily, monthly, annual, confirmed, and estimated payout views.
- Use the dividend calendar for upcoming payouts, ex-dividend dates, earnings dates, and declared U.S. dividends going ex-dividend soon.
- Build portfolios manually on Free or Pro plans, with free access capped at one portfolio and 10 holdings.
- Use Ultimate for U.S.-only brokerage linking where supported, with integrations relying on Plaid or SnapTrade.
- Review holding pages with earnings information, latest news, dividend history, P/E ratio, payout ratio, and related stock stats.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Dividend.com and DivTracker, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Dividend.com and DivTracker, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsFundsReal EstateOther | Stocks |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsFinancial Advisors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend Investors |
Regions | Not specified | North AmericaEuropeAPAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: US, GB, and AUIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data partners | Barchart SolutionsMergent, Inc. | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Manual | ManualPlaid |
Integrations | Not specified | PlaidSnapTradeiCloud |
Export formats | CSVExcel | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption in transit | Encryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builder | Broker sync |
Vendor & support | Mitre Media II LLCSupport: Email and Phone | Boldizsar Tompe E.V.Country: HungarySupport: Email |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free | Freeportfolios: 1 · holdings: 10 |
| Entry paid plan | $199/yr≈ $16.58/mo“Premium” | $4.99/mo“Pro”portfolios: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more |
| Top plan | — | $6.99/mo“Ultimate”portfolios: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more |
| Free trial | — | 3 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Dividend.com and DivTracker?
Dividend.com leans toward screeners, stock ideas, and stock comparison, while DivTracker puts more weight on portfolio, dividends, and calendar. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Dividend.com and DivTracker cost?
Good news: both Dividend.com and DivTracker have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Dividend.com or DivTracker on my phone?
DivTracker lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Dividend.com doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Dividend.com or DivTracker?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Dividend.com if screeners and stock ideas matter to you; go with DivTracker if you'd rather have portfolio. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Dividend.com and DivTracker cover?
Both cover stocks. Dividend.com also handles ETFs, mutual funds, and funds.
Can I export data from Dividend.com and DivTracker?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Are Dividend.com and DivTracker good for long-term investing?
Yes, both are aimed squarely at long-term investors. Compare their coverage, workflow, and price before assuming they solve the same long-term research job.
Which has a better stock screener: Dividend.com or DivTracker?
Dividend.com has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; DivTracker doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Dividend.com or DivTracker?
DivTracker handles portfolio tracking. Dividend.com is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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