★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Dividend Wealth vs GuruFocus
Pick Dividend Wealth instead if
Dividend Wealth
Subscription · Web
- You care about compounding calculator, something GuruFocus doesn't offer
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GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
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 Wealth and GuruFocus cover a lot of the same ground (10 shared categories, including portfolio, screeners, and calendar), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to Dividend Wealth's 11, including ETF screeners, top analysts, and ETF comparison, plus a mobile app. Dividend Wealth counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- GuruFocus
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 11 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Asset coverage
- GuruFocusAdds bonds and options
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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 | Subscription | Free • From $549/yr |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
Plan limits | — | 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 | Plaid | 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 | 11 | 49 |
Regions | North America, Europe | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | — | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more |
Data partners | — | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more |
Capabilities | — | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more |
Security | — | Status page and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit Dividend Wealth | Visit GuruFocus |
Where each one shines
What Dividend Wealth and GuruFocus each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Dividend Wealth and GuruFocus each do best.What Dividend Wealth does best
- Tracking dividend income and portfolio performance from a dashboard built around long-term income visibility.
- Forecast future dividend income with paid-plan access to 10 years of future dividend forecasts and 25+ years of historical dividend data.
- Research coverage for stocks and ETFs with scorecards covering dividend quality, valuation, fundamentals, analyst ratings, price forecasts, and related rating components.
- The dividend screener, ex-dividend calendar, and Top Picks section to find and time dividend ideas.
- Views for reviewing curated research lists such as Best Dividend ETFs and Dividend Kings for starting points in income research.
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 Wealth and GuruFocus, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Dividend Wealth and GuruFocus, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual Funds | 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 AmericaEurope | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | 4 countriesIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | End of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | 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 | BrokerOAuthManual | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Plaid | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade |
Export formats | Not specified | CSVExcelJSON |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Status pageEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Not specified | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesCredit ratings+1 more |
Vendor & support | Dividend WealthSupport: 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 | — | 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 | Subscription“Standard / Paid Membership” | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more |
| Tier 2 | — | $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 | 14 days | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Dividend Wealth and GuruFocus?
Dividend Wealth leans toward portfolio, screeners, and calendar, while GuruFocus puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 10 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Dividend Wealth or GuruFocus free to use?
GuruFocus has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Dividend Wealth is paid-only. If budget matters, start with GuruFocus and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use Dividend Wealth or GuruFocus on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Dividend Wealth doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does Dividend Wealth or GuruFocus have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Dividend Wealth doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose Dividend Wealth or GuruFocus?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Dividend Wealth if compounding calculator matter to you; 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 Wealth and GuruFocus cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. GuruFocus adds bonds, options, and funds on top.
Can I export data from Dividend Wealth and GuruFocus?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. Dividend Wealth is stingier about getting data out.
Can Dividend Wealth 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 Wealth 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 Wealth or GuruFocus?
Both Dividend Wealth 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 Wealth or GuruFocus?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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