Dividend.com adds Screeners, Calendar, Dividends, News, Watchlist, Portfolio, Scores, Stock Ideas, Compounding Calculator, and Dividend coverage that Visual Capitalist skips.
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Head-to-head
Dividend.com vs Visual Capitalist comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Visual Capitalist includes Data Visualizations, and Education 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..
Visual Capitalist is known for: Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics., Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices., and VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events..
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.
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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)
Visual Capitalist
visualcapitalist.com
Publisher of striking, data-driven infographics and explainers on business, markets, and the global economy. Their premium tier, VC+, offers exclusive research notes, newsletters, webinars, and ad-free browsing, while a licensing program enables organizations to reuse and reprint their visuals under set terms.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics.
- Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices.
- VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events.
- Ad-free browsing included with VC+ for a cleaner reading experience.
- Content licensing available through a dedicated portal, with clear guidelines for reprints and permitted reuse.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
2 overlapsMutual strengths include Blogs, and Newsletters.
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.
Visual Capitalist
Distinct strengths include:
- Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics.
- Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices.
- VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events.
- Ad-free browsing included with VC+ for a cleaner reading experience.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | Dividend.com | Visual Capitalist |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Blogs, Newsletters Unique: Screeners, Calendar, Dividends, News, Watchlist, Portfolio, Scores, Stock Ideas, Compounding Calculator, Dividend | Shared: Blogs, Newsletters Unique: Data Visualizations, Education |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds | Other |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web | Web |
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 | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Dividend.com and Visual Capitalist both support?
Both platforms cover 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 Visual Capitalist require subscriptions?
Both Dividend.com and Visual Capitalist keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access Dividend.com and Visual Capitalist?
Both Dividend.com and Visual Capitalist 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 Visual Capitalist stands out for Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics., Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices., and VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events..
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