VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Source checks: DivvyDiary checked September 30, 2026 · StockCharts checked September 2, 2026
Tool Comparison
DivvyDiary vs StockCharts
- Paid from
- —
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile
Best if
- You want dividends.
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
- Paid from
- $19.95/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Mobile
Best if
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want screeners, data visualizations, and watchlist.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Pick DivvyDiary instead if
DivvyDiary
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile
- You want dividends.
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
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StockCharts
Free • From $19.95/mo · Web · Mobile
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want screeners, data visualizations, and watchlist.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
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Our take
The bottom line
DivvyDiary and StockCharts cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including portfolio, calendar, and alerts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. StockCharts simply does more: 9 categories to DivvyDiary's 5, including screeners, data visualizations, and watchlist. DivvyDiary counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- StockCharts
- Broader coverage
- StockCharts9 vs 5 categories
- Broker sync
- DivvyDiary
- 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 StockCharts does best
- Create SharpCharts, ACP charts, Point & Figure charts, Seasonality charts, Relative Rotation Graphs, PerfCharts, and saved layouts.
- Use ChartLists as watchlists or portfolios and import symbols from CSV.
- Run custom scans on daily, weekly, or monthly bars.
- Create price alerts and advanced alerts that can notify through email, SMS, and in-platform messages during market hours.
- Free U.S.
Side by side
Pricing comparison
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Side by side
Price, platforms, data, and market coverage.ShowHide
Side by side
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • Paid plans available | Free • From $19.95/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | 30 days |
Plan limits | Scrimper: portfolios: 1 and Aristocrat: portfolios: 5 | 14 limits: Basic: chart lists: 1, Basic: custom scans: 1 +12 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | Trade Republic, Scalable Capital +10 more | Tradier Brokerage and OptionsPlay |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Dividend Investors and Long-term Investors | — |
Categories covered | 5 | 9 |
Regions | — | North America, Europe, APAC |
| 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 |
Capabilities | 3 signals: Broker sync, Multi-currency +1 more | 3 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +1 more |
| Try it | Visit DivvyDiary | Visit StockCharts |
Standout features
The best features of DivvyDiary and StockCharts.ShowHide
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 StockCharts does best
- Create SharpCharts, ACP charts, Point & Figure charts, Seasonality charts, Relative Rotation Graphs, PerfCharts, and saved layouts.
- Use ChartLists as watchlists or portfolios and import symbols from CSV.
- Run custom scans on daily, weekly, or monthly bars.
- Create price alerts and advanced alerts that can notify through email, SMS, and in-platform messages during market hours.
- Free U.S.
All details
Every attribute we track for DivvyDiary and StockCharts.ShowHide
All details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsCryptosCommodities | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptionsCommoditiesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Dividend InvestorsLong-term Investors | Not specified |
Regions | Not specified | North AmericaEuropeAPAC |
Coverage details | Identifiers: ISIN and Ticker | 4 countries7 exchangesIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Not specified | Real-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | MinuteEOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVManual | CSVManual |
Integrations | Trade RepublicScalable CapitalDEGIROTrading 212comdirectCommerzbankDeutsche BankjustTRADE+4 more | Tradier BrokerageOptionsPlay |
Export formats | CSV | CSVImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Capability signals | Broker syncMulti-currencyCost basis: FIFO | Custom formulasUniverse builderGreeks |
Vendor & support | Support: Email | StockCharts.com, Inc.Country: USFounded 1999Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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Pricing
Plans, billing, free trials, and monthly prices.ShowHide
Pricing
| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Scrimper”portfolios: 1 | Free |
| Entry paid plan | €9.99/mo“Aristocrat”portfolios: 5 | $19.95/mo“Basic”chart lists: 1 · custom scans: 1 · +2 more |
| Tier 2 | €89.99/yr“Aristocrat”portfolios: 5 | $29.95/mo“Extra”chart lists: 250 · custom scans: 200 · +3 more |
| Top plan | — | $49.95/mo“PRO”chart lists: 500 · custom scans: 500 · +3 more |
| Free trial | 7 days | 30 days |
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Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between DivvyDiary and StockCharts?
DivvyDiary leans toward dividends, portfolio, and calendar, while StockCharts puts more weight on screeners, data visualizations, and alerts. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do DivvyDiary and StockCharts cost?
Good news: both DivvyDiary and StockCharts 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 StockCharts?
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 StockCharts?
It depends on what you're after. Pick DivvyDiary if dividends matter to you; go with StockCharts if you'd rather have screeners and data visualizations. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do DivvyDiary and StockCharts cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and cryptos. DivvyDiary also handles bonds. StockCharts adds options on top.
Does DivvyDiary or StockCharts have real-time data?
StockCharts 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 StockCharts?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can DivvyDiary or StockCharts connect to my broker?
DivvyDiary syncs with brokers automatically. With StockCharts, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: DivvyDiary or StockCharts?
StockCharts has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; DivvyDiary doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with DivvyDiary or StockCharts?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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