VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Tool Comparison

Dividend.com vs The Motley Fool comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Dividend.com adds Screeners, Calendar, Dividends, Scores, Compounding Calculator, and Dividend coverage that The Motley Fool skips.

The Motley Fool includes Education, and Videos categories that Dividend.com omits.

The Motley Fool offers mobile access, which Dividend.com skips.

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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The Motley Fool

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A long-standing publisher and stock-picking service with both free content and premium memberships. The flagship Stock Advisor offers two new recommendations each month, backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee. Higher tiers add more scorecards, tools, live model portfolios, and exclusive research. Mobile apps deliver real-time alerts for new picks and portfolio updates.

Platforms

WebMobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Stock Advisor membership includes two new stock recommendations per month, currently priced at $199/year, with a 30-day refund policy.
Tiered memberships expand access: Epic ($499/year) adds research and scorecards; Epic Plus ($1,999/year) includes the real-money Moneyball Portfolio with daily guidance; Fool Portfolios ($3,999/year) provides access to Tom Gardner’s live portfolios; Fool One is an all-access bundle.
Mobile apps (iOS and Android) send instant notifications for new recommendations and service updates, plus tools to track “My Portfolios” and watchlists.
Personal portfolio and watchlist features let you add tickers and monitor performance inside the platform.
Free market news, analysis articles, and daily podcasts such as Motley Fool Money.

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Where they differ

Dividend.com

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners Calendar Dividends Scores Compounding Calculator Dividend

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.

The Motley Fool

Distinct strengths include:

Education Videos

Stock Advisor membership includes two new stock recommendations per month, currently priced at $199/year, with a 30-day refund policy.
Tiered memberships expand access: Epic ($499/year) adds research and scorecards; Epic Plus ($1,999/year) includes the real-money Moneyball Portfolio with daily guidance; Fool Portfolios ($3,999/year) provides access to Tom Gardner’s live portfolios; Fool One is an all-access bundle.
Mobile apps (iOS and Android) send instant notifications for new recommendations and service updates, plus tools to track “My Portfolios” and watchlists.
Personal portfolio and watchlist features let you add tickers and monitor performance inside the platform.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Dividend.com	The Motley Fool
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: News, Watchlist, Portfolio, Stock Ideas, Blogs, Newsletters Unique: Screeners, Calendar, Dividends, Scores, Compounding Calculator, Dividend	Shared: News, Watchlist, Portfolio, Stock Ideas, Blogs, Newsletters Unique: Education, Videos
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds	Stocks, ETFs
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web, Mobile
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 Stock Advisor membership includes two new stock recommendations per month, currently priced at $199/year, with a 30-day refund policy. Tiered memberships expand access: Epic ($499/year) adds research and scorecards; Epic Plus ($1,999/year) includes the real-money Moneyball Portfolio with daily guidance; Fool Portfolios ($3,999/year) provides access to Tom Gardner’s live portfolios; Fool One is an all-access bundle. Mobile apps (iOS and Android) send instant notifications for new recommendations and service updates, plus tools to track “My Portfolios” and watchlists. Personal portfolio and watchlist features let you add tickers and monitor performance inside the platform. Free market news, analysis articles, and daily podcasts such as Motley Fool Money. Market pages give quick snapshots of indices and top stock movers.
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 The Motley Fool both support?

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

Do Dividend.com and The Motley Fool require subscriptions?

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

Which tool has mobile access?

The Motley Fool 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 The Motley Fool stands out for Stock Advisor membership includes two new stock recommendations per month, currently priced at $199/year, with a 30-day refund policy., Tiered memberships expand access: Epic ($499/year) adds research and scorecards; Epic Plus ($1,999/year) includes the real-money Moneyball Portfolio with daily guidance; Fool Portfolios ($3,999/year) provides access to Tom Gardner’s live portfolios; Fool One is an all-access bundle., and Mobile apps (iOS and Android) send instant notifications for new recommendations and service updates, plus tools to track “My Portfolios” and watchlists..

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