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Dividend.watch vs eToro comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Dividend.watch adds Screeners, and Dividend coverage that eToro skips.

eToro includes Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, News, Alerts, IPO, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, and Education categories that Dividend.watch omits.

Dividend.watch highlights: Portfolio tracker tailored to dividend investing, with clear visualization of past, present, and projected income., Dividend Safety Score that evaluates the reliability and quality of company payouts., and Calendar view of ex-dividend and payment dates, with alerts for upcoming events..

eToro is known for: Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30)., Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app., and CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum..

eToro keeps a free entry point that Dividend.watch lacks.

Dividend.watch

dividend.watch

Editor’s pick Hands-on review

A dedicated portfolio tracker built for dividend investors. It helps you monitor holdings, forecast income, and keep tabs on payout schedules. The platform also provides a proprietary Dividend Safety Score and has partnered with Questrade, offering subscribers a discount. Pricing tiers are not fully detailed on public pages.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

Portfolio tracker tailored to dividend investing, with clear visualization of past, present, and projected income.
Dividend Safety Score that evaluates the reliability and quality of company payouts.
Calendar view of ex-dividend and payment dates, with alerts for upcoming events.
Built-in calculator and screener to explore dividend opportunities.
Native mobile app available, providing tracking and alerts on the go.

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eToro

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A multi-asset broker combining traditional investing with social trading. Known for CopyTrader™, Smart Portfolios, and a $100K demo account. In the U.S., stock and ETF trading is commission-free, options trade at zero commission or contract fees, and crypto carries a 1% fee with state restrictions. CopyTrader is limited to crypto in the U.S., while Smart Portfolios require a $500 minimum investment. Copying other traders starts from $200.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30).
Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app.
CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum.
Smart Portfolios group assets thematically and are managed by eToro’s Investment Team; they rebalance regularly, require a $500 minimum, and carry no management fees.
Practice trading with a $100,000 virtual portfolio.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

4 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Portfolio, Watchlist, and Dividends plus 1 more area.

Where they differ

Dividend.watch

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners

Dividend

Portfolio tracker tailored to dividend investing, with clear visualization of past, present, and projected income.
Dividend Safety Score that evaluates the reliability and quality of company payouts.
Calendar view of ex-dividend and payment dates, with alerts for upcoming events.
Built-in calculator and screener to explore dividend opportunities.

eToro

Distinct strengths include:

Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30).
Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app.
CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum.
Smart Portfolios group assets thematically and are managed by eToro’s Investment Team; they rebalance regularly, require a $500 minimum, and carry no management fees.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Dividend.watch	eToro
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, Dividends, Calendar Unique: Screeners, Dividend	Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, Dividends, Calendar Unique: Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, News, Alerts, IPO, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Education
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos, Commodities, Currencies
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Web, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Subscription	Free
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Portfolio tracker tailored to dividend investing, with clear visualization of past, present, and projected income. Dividend Safety Score that evaluates the reliability and quality of company payouts. Calendar view of ex-dividend and payment dates, with alerts for upcoming events. Built-in calculator and screener to explore dividend opportunities. Native mobile app available, providing tracking and alerts on the go.	Unique Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30). Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app. CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum. Smart Portfolios group assets thematically and are managed by eToro’s Investment Team; they rebalance regularly, require a $500 minimum, and carry no management fees. Practice trading with a $100,000 virtual portfolio. Fractional shares available — invest from as little as $10 in stocks or ETFs.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Yes	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Highlighted	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Dividend.watch and eToro both support?

Both platforms cover Portfolio, Watchlist, Dividends, and Calendar workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

eToro offers a free entry point, while Dividend.watch requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access Dividend.watch and eToro?

Both Dividend.watch and eToro support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Dividend.watch differentiates itself with Portfolio tracker tailored to dividend investing, with clear visualization of past, present, and projected income., Dividend Safety Score that evaluates the reliability and quality of company payouts., and Calendar view of ex-dividend and payment dates, with alerts for upcoming events., whereas eToro stands out for Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30)., Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app., and CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum..

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