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Thursday, October 30, 2025

Tool Comparison

Dividend.com vs Fintel comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Dividend.com adds Calendar, Dividends, Scores, Stock Ideas, Compounding Calculator, Blogs, and Newsletters coverage that Fintel skips.

Fintel includes Short Interest, Insider Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Holdings, Improved Filings, Options, Alerts, Data APIs, and Dark Pool & Off-Exchange categories that Dividend.com omits.

In depth comparison

Dividend.com

dividend.com

Hands-on review

Dividend.com provides tools and research for dividend-focused investors. The free tier includes a screener, news, and calendars, while Premium ($199/year) unlocks model portfolios, curated lists, CSV downloads, payout estimates, ad-free browsing, and detailed DARS™ breakdowns. Quotes are delayed by 24 hours, with financial data powered by Mergent.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Dividend Stock Screener with filters for sector, industry, market cap, DARS™ score, annual dividend, ex-date, and payout frequency.
Ex-Dividend Date calendars for stocks, ADRs, preferreds, ETFs, and institutional-share mutual funds.
DARS™ rating system evaluates dividend stocks on five criteria; full breakdowns are available to Premium members.
Dividend Watchlist with performance view and email alerts for tracked tickers.
Dividend Assistant links to brokerage accounts (or manual entry) to estimate 12-month dividend income.

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Fintel

fintel.io

Platform for ownership, filings, short interest, and options sentiment with broad global coverage. Plans range from Free through Bronze, Silver, and Gold, with premium features like the Workbench, Portfolio Builder, and custom quant models reserved for higher tiers. Real-time options flow, unusual options activity, and Excel export are available on paid plans. Broker account linking is supported via Plaid (U.S. only).

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages.
Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds.
Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data.
Dedicated “Which ETF holds this stock?” pages showing ETF-level exposure by ticker.
Insider trading data from Forms 3, 4, and 5, with real-time alerts and identification of 10b5-1 trading plans.

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Where they differ

Dividend.com

Distinct strengths include:

Calendar Dividends Scores Stock Ideas Compounding Calculator Blogs Newsletters

Dividend Stock Screener with filters for sector, industry, market cap, DARS™ score, annual dividend, ex-date, and payout frequency.
Ex-Dividend Date calendars for stocks, ADRs, preferreds, ETFs, and institutional-share mutual funds.
DARS™ rating system evaluates dividend stocks on five criteria; full breakdowns are available to Premium members.
Dividend Watchlist with performance view and email alerts for tracked tickers.

Fintel

Distinct strengths include:

Short Interest Insider Data 13F 13D/13G Which ETF includes this Stock?ETF Holdings Improved Filings Options

Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages.
Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds.
Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data.
Dedicated “Which ETF holds this stock?” pages showing ETF-level exposure by ticker.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Dividend.com	Fintel
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Screeners, News, Watchlist, Portfolio, Dividend Unique: Calendar, Dividends, Scores, Stock Ideas, Compounding Calculator, Blogs, Newsletters	Shared: Screeners, News, Watchlist, Portfolio, Dividend Unique: Short Interest, Insider Data, 13F, 13D/13G, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Holdings, Improved Filings, Options, Alerts, Data APIs, Dark Pool & Off-Exchange
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Options, Bonds
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Dividend Stock Screener with filters for sector, industry, market cap, DARS™ score, annual dividend, ex-date, and payout frequency. Ex-Dividend Date calendars for stocks, ADRs, preferreds, ETFs, and institutional-share mutual funds. DARS™ rating system evaluates dividend stocks on five criteria; full breakdowns are available to Premium members. Dividend Watchlist with performance view and email alerts for tracked tickers. Dividend Assistant links to brokerage accounts (or manual entry) to estimate 12-month dividend income. CSV export of tables and screener results for use in Excel or Google Sheets (Premium).	Unique Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages. Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds. Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data. Dedicated “Which ETF holds this stock?” pages showing ETF-level exposure by ticker. Insider trading data from Forms 3, 4, and 5, with real-time alerts and identification of 10b5-1 trading plans. Unusual options activity and sentiment monitoring, with real-time options flow available to premium users.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Dividend.com and Fintel both support?

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

Do Dividend.com and Fintel require subscriptions?

Both Dividend.com and Fintel keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Dividend.com and Fintel?

Both Dividend.com and Fintel 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?

Dividend.com differentiates itself with Dividend Stock Screener with filters for sector, industry, market cap, DARS™ score, annual dividend, ex-date, and payout frequency., Ex-Dividend Date calendars for stocks, ADRs, preferreds, ETFs, and institutional-share mutual funds., and DARS™ rating system evaluates dividend stocks on five criteria; full breakdowns are available to Premium members., whereas Fintel stands out for Official short-interest data sourced from NASDAQ and NYSE on individual ticker pages., Off-exchange and dark pool short volume reported from FINRA feeds., and Comprehensive ownership tracking including 13F, 13D/G, NPORT filings, ETF and mutual fund holders, plus UK disclosure data..

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