Dividend.com adds Dividends, Watchlist, Compounding Calculator, Blogs, Newsletters, and Dividend coverage that GuruFocus skips.
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Head-to-head
Dividend.com vs GuruFocus comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
GuruFocus includes Stock Comparison, Backtesting, Investor Holdings, US Government Trades, Alerts, GDP, Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Yield Curves, Financials, Valuation Models, Transcripts, Insider Data, 13F, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins categories that Dividend.com omits.
Dividend.com 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., and DARS™ rating system evaluates dividend stocks on five criteria; full breakdowns are available to Premium members..
GuruFocus is known for: All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation., Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries., and Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel..
GuruFocus offers mobile access, which Dividend.com skips.
Dividend.com
dividend.com
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.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
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.
Community votes (overall)
GuruFocus
gurufocus.com
A global equity research and value-investing platform with robust screening, backtesting, and portfolio tools. Features and data access depend on plan tier—Premium vs. Premium Plus—while enterprise-level users can license data directly via API. Add-ins for Excel and Google Sheets extend workflows, though usage caps apply to lower tiers. Alerts and mobile apps are included across paid plans.
Categories
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation.
- Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries.
- Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel.
- Specialty trackers for insider trading and U.S. politician trades.
- ETF profiles with current and historical holdings, including N-PORT data and timestamps.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
6 overlapsMutual strengths include Screeners, Calendar, and News plus 3 more areas.
Where they differ
Dividend.com
Distinct strengths include:
- 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.
GuruFocus
Distinct strengths include:
- All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation.
- Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries.
- Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel.
- Specialty trackers for insider trading and U.S. politician trades.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | Dividend.com | GuruFocus |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Calendar, News, Portfolio, Scores, Stock Ideas Unique: Dividends, Watchlist, Compounding Calculator, Blogs, Newsletters, Dividend | Shared: Screeners, Calendar, News, Portfolio, Scores, Stock Ideas Unique: Stock Comparison, Backtesting, Investor Holdings, US Government Trades, Alerts, GDP, Interest Rates, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Yield Curves, Financials, Valuation Models, Transcripts, Insider Data, 13F, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web, Mobile, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Dividend.com and GuruFocus both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Calendar, News, Portfolio, Scores, and Stock Ideas workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do Dividend.com and GuruFocus require subscriptions?
Both Dividend.com and GuruFocus keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
Which tool has mobile access?
GuruFocus ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Dividend.com focuses on web or desktop access.
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 GuruFocus stands out for All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters, historical screening, and custom filter creation., Backtesting with survivorship-bias-free data. Windows vary by plan: up to 3 years for Premium and up to 10 years for Premium Plus. Global coverage spans 80+ countries., and Guru portfolios tracking 13F and mutual fund holdings, real-time picks, and portfolio downloads to Excel..
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