VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: DivvyDiary checked September 30, 2026 · Stock Rover checked September 24, 2026
Tool Comparison
DivvyDiary vs Stock Rover
- Paid from
- $34/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile
Best if
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Pick DivvyDiary instead if
DivvyDiary
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- Go this way if it's completely free.
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Stock Rover
Free • From $34/mo · Web · Mobile
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
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Our take
The bottom line
DivvyDiary and Stock Rover cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including dividends, portfolio, and calendar), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Stock Rover simply does more: 32 categories to DivvyDiary's 5, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. DivvyDiary counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- Stock Rover
- Broader coverage
- Stock Rover32 vs 5 categories
- Free plan
- Both
What DivvyDiary does best
- View confirmed payouts and labeled dividend forecasts.
- Bring supported holdings into your portfolio.
- Receive dividend notifications.
- Aristocrat estimates payouts after your tax settings.
- Aristocrat extends forecasts and adds dividend backtesting.
What Stock Rover does best
- Screen North American stocks, ETFs, and funds with up to 800 or more metrics.
- Tracking portfolios and dividends with broker sync, manual or spreadsheet import, benchmark comparison, emailed reports, dividend-income projections, risk-adjusted return, volatility, beta, IRR, Sharpe Ratio, and position contribution analytics.
- Comparison tools for stocks, ETFs, funds, portfolios, indices, and custom datasets in spreadsheet-like table and tile views across valuation, dividend, analyst, ratings, momentum, performance, and operating metrics.
- Automated DCF-driven Fair Value and intrinsic-value metrics to estimate Margin of Safety, then compare valuation ratios against 20-year relative norms to separate real discounts from superficially cheap stocks.
- The Insight Panel for financial statements, sales, earnings, cash flow, dividends, analyst ratings, insider activity, news, earnings transcripts, fair-value formulas, scores, warnings, and options-chain research on higher tiers.
Side by side
Pricing comparison
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Side by side
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Side by side
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • Paid plans available | Free • From $34/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
Plan limits | Scrimper: portfolios: 1 and Aristocrat: portfolios: 5 | 54 limits: Free: stock scores: 3/month, Free: research reports: Dow 30 samples only unless Research Reports add-on or bundled paid pl... +52 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | Trade Republic, Scalable Capital +10 more | Yodlee brokerage aggregation and Interactive Brokers |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Dividend Investors and Long-term Investors | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +7 more |
Categories covered | 5 | 32 |
Regions | — | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Multi-currency and Look-through holdings | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +3 more |
Data partners | — | 6 partners: Morningstar, Zacks +4 more |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Broker sync, Multi-currency +1 more | 10 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +8 more |
Security | — | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit DivvyDiary | Visit Stock Rover |
Standout features
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Standout features
What DivvyDiary does best
- View confirmed payouts and labeled dividend forecasts.
- Bring supported holdings into your portfolio.
- Receive dividend notifications.
- Aristocrat estimates payouts after your tax settings.
- Aristocrat extends forecasts and adds dividend backtesting.
What Stock Rover does best
- Screen North American stocks, ETFs, and funds with up to 800 or more metrics.
- Tracking portfolios and dividends with broker sync, manual or spreadsheet import, benchmark comparison, emailed reports, dividend-income projections, risk-adjusted return, volatility, beta, IRR, Sharpe Ratio, and position contribution analytics.
- Comparison tools for stocks, ETFs, funds, portfolios, indices, and custom datasets in spreadsheet-like table and tile views across valuation, dividend, analyst, ratings, momentum, performance, and operating metrics.
- Automated DCF-driven Fair Value and intrinsic-value metrics to estimate Margin of Safety, then compare valuation ratios against 20-year relative norms to separate real discounts from superficially cheap stocks.
- The Insight Panel for financial statements, sales, earnings, cash flow, dividends, analyst ratings, insider activity, news, earnings transcripts, fair-value formulas, scores, warnings, and options-chain research on higher tiers.
All details
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All details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsCryptosCommodities | StocksETFsMutual FundsClosed-End FundsOptionsFundsOther |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Dividend InvestorsLong-term Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalysts+1 more |
Regions | Not specified | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: ISIN and Ticker | Countries: US and CA11 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | MinuteEOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | ExchangeVendorModel |
Data partners | Not specified | MorningstarZacksIntrinioQuandlYodleeIEX |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVManual | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Trade RepublicScalable CapitalDEGIROTrading 212comdirectCommerzbankDeutsche BankjustTRADE+4 more | Yodlee brokerage aggregationInteractive Brokers |
Export formats | CSV | CSVImagePDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Encryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Broker syncMulti-currencyCost basis: FIFO | Custom formulasUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, Growth, and SizePerformance attributionMonte CarloBroker syncPortfolio attributionRebalancing+2 more |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | Stock Rover LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2008Support: Email and Phone |
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Pricing
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Pricing
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Scrimper”portfolios: 1 | Freestock scores: 3/month · research reports: Dow 30 samples only unless Research Reports add-on or bundled paid pl... · +1 more |
| Entry paid plan | €9.99/mo“Aristocrat”portfolios: 5 | $34/mo“Premium”annual billing: $348/year ($29/month equivalent) · two year billing: $576 every 2 years ($24/month equivalent) · +11 more |
| Tier 2 | €89.99/yr“Aristocrat”portfolios: 5 | $70/mo“Premium Plus”annual billing: $588/year ($49/month equivalent) · two year billing: $1,008 every 2 years ($42/month equivalent) · +12 more |
| Tier 3 | — | $99/mo“Ultimate”annual billing: $948/year ($79/month equivalent) · two year billing: $1,656 every 2 years ($69/month equivalent) · +10 more |
| Top plan | — | $199/mo“Ultimate Pro”annual billing: $1,788/year ($149/month equivalent) · two year billing: $3,096 every 2 years ($129/month equivalent) · +10 more |
| Free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
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Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between DivvyDiary and Stock Rover?
DivvyDiary leans toward dividends, portfolio, and calendar, while Stock Rover puts more weight on stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do DivvyDiary and Stock Rover cost?
Good news: both DivvyDiary and Stock Rover have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: DivvyDiary or Stock Rover?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Should I choose DivvyDiary or Stock Rover?
It depends on what you're after. Pick DivvyDiary if you prefer its overall approach; go with Stock Rover if you'd rather have stock ideas and screeners. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do DivvyDiary and Stock Rover cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds. DivvyDiary also handles bonds, cryptos, and commodities. Stock Rover adds closed-end funds, options, and funds on top.
Does DivvyDiary or Stock Rover have real-time data?
Stock Rover offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. DivvyDiary runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Can I export data from DivvyDiary and Stock Rover?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can DivvyDiary or Stock Rover connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Are DivvyDiary and Stock Rover 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: DivvyDiary or Stock Rover?
Stock Rover has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; DivvyDiary doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with DivvyDiary or Stock Rover?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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