VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

Dividend Watch vs ETF Research Center 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 Research Center logo

ETF Research Center

etfrc.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb
Hands-on review
Top 50 Investing ToolsThe global ranking of the best investing tools, ranked by community votes.

At a glance

Platforms
Dividend WatchWeb
ETF Research CenterWeb
Categories
Dividend Watch16
ETF Research Center15
Pricing details
Dividend WatchETF Research Center
Free tier
Free trial7 days30 days
Starting price$6/mo$29/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansFree, Premium, ProBasic, Individual, Professional
Category leaders
ScreenersDividend Watch
Stock IdeasDividend Watch
BacktestingETF Research Center
NewsDividend Watch
DividendsDividend Watch
FinancialsDividend Watch
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Dividend WatchETF Research Center

Platform details

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

Coverage overlap

Shared categories4

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Dividend Watch and ETF Research Center?

Dividend Watch focuses on Portfolio, Watchlist, and Dividends while ETF Research Center specializes in ETF Screeners, ETF Comparison, and ETF Overview. They overlap in 4 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Dividend Watch and ETF Research Center cost?

Good news—both Dividend Watch and ETF Research Center 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 Research Center?

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 Research Center if Equity Power Screener to filter ETFs by performance, technical indicators (beta, volatility, RSI), fundamentals, valuations, and ratings (advanced criteria gated to premium plans)., and Fund Finder with multi-tab views across general, equity, and fixed income metrics; many criteria reserved for Individual and Professional tiers. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Dividend Watch and ETF Research Center cover?

Both cover ETFs. Dividend Watch also includes Stocks.

Can I export data from Dividend Watch and ETF Research Center?

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

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

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

Can I track my portfolio with Dividend Watch or ETF Research Center?

Both platforms include portfolio tracking, so you can monitor your holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.

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