VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: Dividend Watch checked September 24, 2026 · DivvyDiary checked September 30, 2026
Tool Comparison
Dividend Watch vs DivvyDiary
- Paid from
- $6/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web
Best if
- You want watchlist, stock ideas, and screeners.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
- Paid from
- —
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile
Best if
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want alerts.
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Dividend Watch
Free • From $72/yr · Web
- You want watchlist, stock ideas, and screeners.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Pick DivvyDiary instead if
DivvyDiary
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want alerts.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Dividend Watch and DivvyDiary cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including portfolio, dividends, and calendar), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Dividend Watch simply does more: 15 categories to DivvyDiary's 5, including watchlist, stock ideas, and screeners. DivvyDiary counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- DivvyDiary
- Broader coverage
- Dividend Watch15 vs 5 categories
- Asset coverage
- DivvyDiaryAdds bonds and mutual funds
- Free plan
- Both
What Dividend Watch does best
- Tracking past, current, and projected dividend income by holding and portfolio so income investors can see what their portfolio is paying them.
- Pro users can mark dividends as reinvested and see the effect on income, yield on cost, and portfolio value.
- A portfolio calendar for earnings reports, dividend declarations, ex-dividend dates, pay dates, and portfolio news.
- Review 12-month forward dividend income projections with status labels such as estimated, confirmed, and paid.
- Management tools for multiple portfolios and watchlists on paid tiers, with diversification dashboards across sector, geography, dividend growth, yield on cost, total return, and currency effects.
What DivvyDiary does best
- View confirmed payouts and labeled dividend forecasts.
- Bring supported holdings into your portfolio.
- Receive dividend notifications.
- Aristocrat estimates payouts after your tax settings.
- Aristocrat extends forecasts and adds dividend backtesting.
Side by side
Pricing comparison
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Side by side
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Side by side
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $72/yr | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
Plan limits | 11 limits: Free: portfolios: 1, Free: holdings: 10 +9 more | Scrimper: portfolios: 1 and Aristocrat: portfolios: 5 |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | SnapTrade | Trade Republic, Scalable Capital +10 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | Retail Traders, Long-term Investors +1 more | Dividend Investors and Long-term Investors |
Categories covered | 15 | 5 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more | Multi-currency and Look-through holdings |
Capabilities | Broker sync and Multi-currency | 3 signals: Broker sync, Multi-currency +1 more |
Security | Data residency: US | — |
| Try it | Visit Dividend Watch | Visit DivvyDiary |
Standout features
The best features of Dividend Watch and DivvyDiary.ShowHide
Standout features
What Dividend Watch does best
- Tracking past, current, and projected dividend income by holding and portfolio so income investors can see what their portfolio is paying them.
- Pro users can mark dividends as reinvested and see the effect on income, yield on cost, and portfolio value.
- A portfolio calendar for earnings reports, dividend declarations, ex-dividend dates, pay dates, and portfolio news.
- Review 12-month forward dividend income projections with status labels such as estimated, confirmed, and paid.
- Management tools for multiple portfolios and watchlists on paid tiers, with diversification dashboards across sector, geography, dividend growth, yield on cost, total return, and currency effects.
What DivvyDiary does best
- View confirmed payouts and labeled dividend forecasts.
- Bring supported holdings into your portfolio.
- Receive dividend notifications.
- Aristocrat estimates payouts after your tax settings.
- Aristocrat extends forecasts and adds dividend backtesting.
All details
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All details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsCryptosCommodities |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Retail TradersLong-term InvestorsDividend Investors | Dividend InvestorsLong-term Investors |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAm | Not specified |
Coverage details | Not specified | Identifiers: ISIN and Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVBrokerOAuthManual | CSVManual |
Integrations | SnapTrade | Trade RepublicScalable CapitalDEGIROTrading 212comdirectCommerzbankDeutsche BankjustTRADE+4 more |
Export formats | CSV | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Data residency: US | Not specified |
Capability signals | Broker syncMulti-currency | Broker syncMulti-currencyCost basis: FIFO |
Vendor & support | NH82 Media LLCSupport: Email | Support: Email |
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Pricing
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Pricing
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Freeportfolios: 1 · holdings: 10 · +1 more | Free“Scrimper”portfolios: 1 |
| Entry paid plan | $72/yr≈ $6/mo“Premium”portfolios: 3 · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more | €9.99/mo“Aristocrat”portfolios: 5 |
| Top plan | $99/yr≈ $8.25/mo“Pro”portfolios: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more | €89.99/yr“Aristocrat”portfolios: 5 |
| Free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
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Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Dividend Watch and DivvyDiary?
Dividend Watch leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and dividends, while DivvyDiary puts more weight on dividends, portfolio, and calendar. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Dividend Watch and DivvyDiary cost?
Good news: both Dividend Watch and DivvyDiary 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 Watch or DivvyDiary?
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 Watch or DivvyDiary on my phone?
DivvyDiary lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Dividend Watch doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Dividend Watch or DivvyDiary?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Dividend Watch if watchlist and stock ideas matter to you; go with DivvyDiary if you'd rather have alerts. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Dividend Watch and DivvyDiary cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. DivvyDiary adds bonds, mutual funds, and cryptos on top.
Can I export data from Dividend Watch and DivvyDiary?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Dividend Watch or DivvyDiary connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Are Dividend Watch and DivvyDiary good for long-term investing?
Yes, both are aimed squarely at long-term investors. Compare their coverage, workflow, and price before assuming they solve the same long-term research job.
Which has a better stock screener: Dividend Watch or DivvyDiary?
Dividend Watch has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; DivvyDiary doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Dividend Watch or DivvyDiary?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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