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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Source check: Track Your Dividends (TYD) checked August 4, 2026
Tool Comparison
GuruFocus vs Track Your Dividends (TYD)
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GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You want an API so you can script or automate things
- You care about ETF screeners, top analysts, and stock comparison, things Track Your Dividends (TYD) doesn't offer
Pick Track Your Dividends (TYD) instead if
Track Your Dividends (TYD)
Free • From $99.99/yr · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $8.33/mo instead of $45.75/mo
- You care about courses & certs, something GuruFocus doesn't offer
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 Track Your Dividends (TYD) cover a lot of the same ground (11 shared categories, including stock ideas, screeners, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to Track Your Dividends (TYD)'s 12, including ETF screeners, top analysts, and stock comparison, plus a mobile app. Track Your Dividends (TYD) counters by starting cheaper at $8.33/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Track Your Dividends (TYD)$8.33/mo vs $45.75/mo
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 12 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- API access
- GuruFocus
- Global coverage
- GuruFocus
- Asset coverage
- GuruFocusAdds bonds and mutual funds
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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 | Free • From $99.99/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 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 | Yes | No |
API access | Yes | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more | Plaid |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more | — |
Categories covered | 49 | 12 |
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 | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
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 Track Your Dividends (TYD) |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Track Your Dividends (TYD) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Track Your Dividends (TYD) 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 Track Your Dividends (TYD) does best
- Tracking dividend portfolios through Plaid-linked broker or bank accounts, CSV upload, or manual entry.
- The free tier for one linked account, unlimited manual portfolios, basic dividend alerts, a dividend calculator, diversification analysis, and future value projections.
- Let Plaid-connected accounts update nightly when supported, reducing manual upkeep for dividend-focused investors.
- Monitoring dividend declarations on the free plan, with Premium adding ex-date, payment-date, and optional weekly recap alerts.
- Views for reviewing upcoming payout calendars and future dividend-growth projections to understand expected income timing.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Track Your Dividends (TYD), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Track Your Dividends (TYD), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | StocksETFs |
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 | End 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 | CSVPlaidManual |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade | Plaid |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | Not specified |
| 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 | Chronim Investments Inc.Country: United StatesSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 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 | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more | $99.99/yr≈ $8.33/mo“Premium (Yearly)” |
| Tier 2 | $1398/yr≈ $116.50/mo“Premium Plus”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 500/month included with Premium Plus membership · +2 more | $9.99/mo“Premium (Monthly)” |
| 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 | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between GuruFocus and Track Your Dividends (TYD)?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Track Your Dividends (TYD) puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and dividends. They overlap in 11 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and Track Your Dividends (TYD) cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and Track Your Dividends (TYD) have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use GuruFocus or Track Your Dividends (TYD) on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Track Your Dividends (TYD) doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Does GuruFocus or Track Your Dividends (TYD) have an API?
GuruFocus has an API for programmatic access and custom integrations. Track Your Dividends (TYD) doesn't, so you're working through its interface.
Should I choose GuruFocus or Track Your Dividends (TYD)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if ETF screeners and top analysts matter to you; go with Track Your Dividends (TYD) if you'd rather have courses & certs. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and Track Your Dividends (TYD) cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. GuruFocus also handles bonds, mutual funds, and options.
Which covers international markets: GuruFocus or Track Your Dividends (TYD)?
GuruFocus has documented international coverage (North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, and more), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Track Your Dividends (TYD) is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and Track Your Dividends (TYD)?
GuruFocus exports to CSV and Excel. Track Your Dividends (TYD) is stingier about getting data out.
Can GuruFocus or Track Your Dividends (TYD) 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 Track Your Dividends (TYD)?
Both GuruFocus and Track Your Dividends (TYD) 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 Track Your Dividends (TYD)?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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