VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Sunday, January 18, 2026

Tool Comparison

Dividend Watch vs OpenInsider 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
OpenInsider logo

OpenInsider

openinsider.com

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
Editor's pickHands-on review
Top 50 Investing ToolsThe global ranking of the best investing tools, ranked by community votes.

At a glance

Platforms
Dividend WatchWeb
OpenInsiderWeb
Categories
Dividend Watch16
OpenInsider3
Pricing details
Dividend WatchOpenInsider
Free tier
Free trial7 days
Starting price$6/mo
Enterprise option
Available plansFree, Premium, Pro
Category leaders
Stock IdeasDividend Watch
PortfolioDividend Watch
WatchlistDividend Watch
NewsDividend Watch
DividendsDividend Watch
FinancialsDividend Watch
Insider DataOpenInsider
Browse the #1 tool in 90+ categories

Vote sentiment comparison

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Dividend WatchOpenInsider

Platform details

AttributeDividend WatchOpenInsider
Asset types
StocksETFs
StocksClosed-End Funds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAm
North America
Data freshness
End of Day
Real-time
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
CSV
CSV

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

OpenInsider strengths1

Categories covered by OpenInsider only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Dividend Watch and OpenInsider?

Dividend Watch focuses on Portfolio, Watchlist, and Dividends while OpenInsider specializes in Insider Data, Screeners, and Data Visualizations. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Dividend Watch and OpenInsider cost?

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

Should I choose Dividend Watch or OpenInsider?

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 OpenInsider if Real-time SEC Form 4 insider trading screener for insider buying and selling., and Pre-built report pages such as “Latest Insider Purchases”. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Dividend Watch and OpenInsider cover?

Both cover Stocks. Dividend Watch also includes ETFs. OpenInsider adds coverage for Closed-End Funds.

Does Dividend Watch or OpenInsider have real-time data?

OpenInsider offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. Dividend Watch uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

Can I export data from Dividend Watch and OpenInsider?

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 OpenInsider?

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

Can I track my portfolio with Dividend Watch or OpenInsider?

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

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