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Tool Comparison
Dividend Watch vs GuruFocus
Pick Dividend Watch instead if
Dividend Watch
Free • From $72/yr · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6/mo instead of $45.75/mo
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GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about ETF screeners, top analysts, and quant, things Dividend Watch doesn't offer
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 GuruFocus cover a lot of the same ground (15 shared categories, including portfolio, watchlist, and dividends), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to Dividend Watch's 15, including ETF screeners, top analysts, and quant, plus a mobile app. Dividend Watch counters by starting cheaper at $6/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Dividend Watch$6/mo vs $45.75/mo
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 15 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Asset coverage
- GuruFocusAdds bonds and mutual funds
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $72/yr | Free • From $549/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
Plan limits | 9 limits: Free: portfolios: 1, Free: holdings: 10 +7 more | 49 limits: Free: portfolio limit: Up to 3 portfolios with 25 stocks each for free members, Free: data api requests: 100/month included in the Free API package +47 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | Yes |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | SnapTrade | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Long-term Investors +1 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more |
Categories covered | 15 | 49 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +2 more | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more |
Data partners | — | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more |
Capabilities | Broker sync and Multi-currency | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more |
Security | Data residency: US | Status page and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit Dividend Watch | Visit GuruFocus |
Where each one shines
What Dividend Watch and GuruFocus each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Dividend Watch and GuruFocus each do best.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.
- Mark dividends as reinvested with DRIP tracking 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.
- Views for reviewing 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 GuruFocus does best
- Research coverage for global stocks with long historical financials, valuation data, charts, comparisons, market valuation indicators, economic indicators, industry data, and company-level fundamentals.
- The All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters across fundamentals, valuation, profitability, growth, dividends, guru holdings, insider trades, predefined value screens, custom filters, saved screens, and downloads.
- ETF Screener and ETF GF Scores for filtering and comparing more than 5,000 U.S.
- Corporate and government bond screening by yield, maturity, ratings, coupon structure, outstanding amount, issuer, and industry, plus company-level bond tabs.
- Backtest screener strategies across many countries with configurable stock count, ranking metric, sort order, date range, and rebalance frequency; current membership terms give Premium the latest five years and Premium Plus/Professional history back to 2006.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Dividend Watch and GuruFocus, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Dividend Watch and GuruFocus, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersLong-term InvestorsDividend Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAm | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Not specified | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | ExchangeVendorModel |
Data partners | Not specified | QuoteMediaMorningstarRefinitivFREDSEC / local regulators |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | Not specified | REST |
API auth & delivery | Not specified | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and GoDocs |
Import methods | CSVBrokerOAuthManual | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | SnapTrade | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade |
Export formats | CSV | CSVExcelJSON |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Data residency: US | Status pageEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Broker syncMulti-currency | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesCredit ratings+1 more |
Vendor & support | NH82 Media LLCSupport: Email | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Freeportfolios: 1 · holdings: 10 · +1 more | Freeportfolio limit: Up to 3 portfolios with 25 stocks each for free members · data api requests: 100/month included in the Free API package · +1 more |
| Entry paid plan | $72/yr≈ $6/mo“Premium”portfolios: 3 · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more |
| Tier 2 | $99/yr≈ $8.25/mo“Pro”portfolios: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +1 more | $1398/yr≈ $116.50/mo“Premium Plus”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 500/month included with Premium Plus membership · +2 more |
| Tier 3 | — | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +12 more |
| Tier 4 | — | $2448/yr≈ $204/mo“Professional”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 2,000/month included with Professional membership |
| Tier 5 | — | $2000/mo“Data API Commercial”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +1 more |
| Top plan | — | $100 per unit“Data API Pay As You Go”initial top up: $100 credit · stock daily prices: $0.05/request · +16 more |
| Custom / enterprise | — | Contact sales“Custom API / Enterprise Package” |
| Free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Dividend Watch and GuruFocus?
Dividend Watch leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and dividends, while GuruFocus puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 15 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Dividend Watch and GuruFocus cost?
Good news: both Dividend Watch and GuruFocus have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Dividend Watch or GuruFocus on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Dividend Watch doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does Dividend Watch or GuruFocus have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Dividend Watch doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Dividend Watch or GuruFocus?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Dividend Watch if you prefer its overall approach; go with GuruFocus if you'd rather have ETF screeners and top analysts. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Dividend Watch and GuruFocus cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. GuruFocus adds bonds, mutual funds, and options on top.
Can I export data from Dividend Watch and GuruFocus?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Dividend Watch or GuruFocus 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 GuruFocus 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 GuruFocus?
Both Dividend Watch and GuruFocus include stock screeners, and they differ more in interface than raw power; try both and see which one clicks for you.
Can I track my portfolio with Dividend Watch or GuruFocus?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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