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Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs Simply Safe Dividends
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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
Pick Simply Safe Dividends instead if
Simply Safe Dividends
From $39/mo · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $39/mo instead of $45.75/mo
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
GuruFocus and Simply Safe Dividends cover a lot of the same ground (10 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to Simply Safe Dividends's 11, including stock ideas, ETF screeners, and top analysts, plus a mobile app. Simply Safe Dividends counters by starting cheaper at $39/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- GuruFocus
- Cheaper paid plan
- Simply Safe Dividends$39/mo vs $45.75/mo
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 11 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Real-time data
- Simply Safe Dividends
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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 $549/yr | From $39/mo |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | 7 days | 14 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 | Yes | No |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more | — |
Categories covered | 49 | 11 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | Latency: Real-time and End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more | Universe builder and Broker sync |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit Simply Safe Dividends |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Simply Safe Dividends each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Simply Safe Dividends each do best.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.
What Simply Safe Dividends does best
- Dividend Safety Scores to evaluate payout risk with labeled buckets from Very Unsafe to Very Safe.
- Monitoring a dividend portfolio with broker sync, manual entry, or CSV import, plus near real-time prices and portfolio/table exports.
- Screening for stocks and closed-end funds with dividend, valuation, quality, income, and safety-oriented filters.
- Tracking income calendars, forward dividend forecasts, special dividends, dividend changes, and monthly recap emails.
- Alerts for dividend changes, safety-score changes, portfolio events, and other income-focused monitoring needs.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Simply Safe Dividends, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Simply Safe Dividends, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | StocksClosed-End FundsETFsBonds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | ExchangeVendorModel | Not specified |
Data partners | QuoteMediaMorningstarRefinitivFREDSEC / local regulators | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and GoDocs | Not specified |
Import methods | CSVBrokerOAuthManual | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status pageEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesCredit ratings+1 more | Universe builderBroker sync |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | Simply Safe DividendsCountry: USFounded 2015Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 5/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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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 | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more | $39/mo“Annual” |
| 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 | 7 days | 14 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between GuruFocus and Simply Safe Dividends?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Simply Safe Dividends puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and alerts. They overlap in 10 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is GuruFocus or Simply Safe Dividends free to use?
GuruFocus has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Simply Safe Dividends is paid-only. If budget matters, start with GuruFocus and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use GuruFocus or Simply Safe Dividends on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Simply Safe Dividends doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does GuruFocus or Simply Safe Dividends have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Simply Safe Dividends doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or Simply Safe Dividends?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and ETF screeners matter to you; go with Simply Safe Dividends if you'd rather have other. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and Simply Safe Dividends cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and bonds. GuruFocus also handles mutual funds, options, and funds. Simply Safe Dividends adds closed-end funds on top.
Does GuruFocus or Simply Safe Dividends have real-time data?
Simply Safe Dividends offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. GuruFocus 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.
Which covers international markets: GuruFocus or Simply Safe Dividends?
GuruFocus has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Simply Safe Dividends is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and Simply Safe Dividends?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can GuruFocus or Simply Safe Dividends connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or Simply Safe Dividends?
Both GuruFocus and Simply Safe Dividends 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 GuruFocus or Simply Safe Dividends?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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