★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Dividend.com vs The Motley Fool
Dividend.com
Best for screeners and stock comparison
Free • From $199/yr
The Motley Fool
Best for portfolio and education
Free • From $16.583333333333332/mo
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The verdict
The bottom line
Dividend.com and The Motley Fool cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including stock ideas, watchlist, and news), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Dividend.com simply does more: 12 categories to The Motley Fool's 8, including screeners, stock comparison, and ETF comparison. The Motley Fool counters by keeping things simpler.
Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- The Motley Fool
- Cheaper paid plan
- Dividend.com$16.58/mo vs $16.58/mo
- Broader coverage
- Dividend.com12 vs 8 categories
- Asset coverage
- Dividend.comAdds mutual funds and funds
- Free plan
- Both
Choose
Dividend.com if…
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $16.58/mo instead of $16.58/mo
- You care about screeners, stock comparison, and ETF comparison, things The Motley Fool doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Choose
The Motley Fool if…
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about portfolio, education, and videos, things Dividend.com doesn't offer
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $199/yr | Free • From $16.583333333333332/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | — | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +3 more | — |
Categories covered | 12 | 8 |
Regions | — | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data partners | Barchart Solutions and Mergent, Inc. | — |
Capabilities | Universe builder | — |
Security | Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Dividend.com | Visit The Motley Fool |
Standout features
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 The Motley Fool does best
- Read free investing articles, market news, educational content, podcasts, and market snapshots on Fool.com.
- Use Stock Advisor for two new stock recommendations per month, with current profile data listing the annual plan at $199/year.
- Upgrade to Epic for broader access including Rule Breakers, Dividend Investor, Hidden Gems, FoolIQ/GamePlan, AI-powered tools, and five monthly recommendations.
- Use Epic Plus for more recommendation volume, including 8+ monthly stock recommendations and daily Moneyball recommendations.
- Evaluate Fool Portfolios and Fool One for higher-priced portfolio access, real-money portfolio context, specialized research, events, and broader membership coverage.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsFundsReal EstateOther | StocksETFs |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsFinancial Advisors | Not specified |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data partners | Barchart SolutionsMergent, Inc. | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Manual | Manual |
Export formats | CSVExcel | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Universe builder | Not specified |
Vendor & support | Mitre Media II LLCSupport: Email and Phone | The Motley Fool, LLCCountry: USFounded 1993Support: Phone |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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Pricing breakdown
$199/yr
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
$16.583333333333332/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
4Where the two tools cover the same ground.
Dividend.com strengths
8What you only get with Dividend.com.
Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Dividend.com and The Motley Fool?
Dividend.com leans toward screeners, stock ideas, and stock comparison, while The Motley Fool puts more weight on stock ideas, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Dividend.com and The Motley Fool cost?
Good news: both Dividend.com and The Motley Fool have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: Dividend.com or The Motley Fool?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use Dividend.com or The Motley Fool on my phone?
The Motley Fool 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 The Motley Fool?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Dividend.com if screeners and stock comparison matter to you; go with The Motley Fool if you'd rather have portfolio and education. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Dividend.com and The Motley Fool cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. Dividend.com also handles mutual funds, funds, and real estate.
Can I export data from Dividend.com and The Motley Fool?
Dividend.com exports to CSV and Excel. The Motley Fool is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: Dividend.com or The Motley Fool?
Dividend.com has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; The Motley Fool doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Dividend.com or The Motley Fool?
The Motley Fool handles portfolio tracking. Dividend.com is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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