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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Saturday, January 31, 2026

Tool Comparison

Dividend Watch vs ETF Central comparison

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

Dividend Watch logo

Dividend Watch

dividend.watch

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Editor's pickHands-on review
ETF Central logo

ETF Central

etfcentral.com

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
Top 50 Investing ToolsThe global ranking of the best investing tools, ranked by community votes.

At a glance

Platforms
Dividend WatchWeb
ETF CentralWeb
Categories
Dividend Watch16
ETF Central8
Pricing details
Dividend WatchETF Central
Free tier
Free trial7 days
Starting price$6/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansFree, Premium, ProFree
Category leaders
ScreenersDividend Watch
Stock IdeasDividend Watch
PortfolioDividend Watch
NewsTied
DividendsDividend Watch
FinancialsDividend Watch
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

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Platform details

AttributeDividend WatchETF Central
Asset types
StocksETFs
ETFs
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAm
North America
Data freshness
End of Day
Not specified
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
CSV
ExcelPDF

Coverage overlap

Shared categories5

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

ETF Central strengths3

Categories covered by ETF Central only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Dividend Watch and ETF Central?

Dividend Watch focuses on Portfolio, Watchlist, and Dividends while ETF Central specializes in ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, and Watchlist. They overlap in 5 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Dividend Watch and ETF Central cost?

Good news—both Dividend Watch and ETF Central offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Should I choose Dividend Watch or ETF Central?

Choose Dividend Watch if you need Simple web-based tracker that shows past, current, and future dividend income for each holding and portfolio, helping long-term investors see exactly what their portfolio is paying them., and Dividend & DRIP reinvestment tracking: mark dividends as reinvested and instantly see the impact on portfolio income, yield on cost, and value without maintaining spreadsheets.. Go with ETF Central if ETF screener: filter and sort ETFs, browse themes via Trackinsight’s Thematic Taxonomy, and use “smart presets.”, and ETF comparison pages: side‑by‑side analysis across performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, and holdings. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Dividend Watch and ETF Central cover?

Both cover ETFs. Dividend Watch also includes Stocks.

Can I export data from Dividend Watch and ETF Central?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

Which has a better stock screener—Dividend Watch or ETF Central?

Both Dividend Watch and ETF Central include stock screeners. Try each to see which filtering options and interface you prefer.

Can I track my portfolio with Dividend Watch or ETF Central?

Dividend Watch offers portfolio tracking features. ETF Central is more focused on research and analysis.

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