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Tool Comparison
Investing.com vs Simply Safe Dividends
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Investing.com
Free • From $13.99/mo · Web · Mobile · Other
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $13.99/mo instead of $39/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
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Simply Safe Dividends
From $39/mo · Web
- You care about newsletters and other, things Investing.com doesn't offer
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Our take
The bottom line
Investing.com and Simply Safe Dividends cover a lot of the same ground (9 shared categories, including screeners, data visualizations, and portfolio), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Investing.com simply does more: 34 categories to Simply Safe Dividends's 11, including stock ideas, stock comparison, and options, plus a mobile app. Simply Safe Dividends counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Investing.com
- Cheaper paid plan
- Investing.com$13.99/mo vs $39/mo
- Free trial
- Simply Safe Dividends14 days
- Broader coverage
- Investing.com34 vs 11 categories
- Mobile app
- Investing.com
- Broker sync
- 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 $13.99/mo | From $39/mo |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | — | 14 days |
Plan limits | 21 limits: Free / Ad-supported Investing.com: public api: Not available, Free / Ad-supported Investing.com: data latency: Varies by instrument/source; not all data is real-time +19 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | Investing.com Webmaster Tools / embeddable widgets, RSS feeds +2 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +8 more | — |
Categories covered | 34 | 11 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 4 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, and End of Day, Granularity: Minute and EOD +2 more | Latency: Real-time and End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
Data partners | 6 partners: S&P Global Market Intelligence, Morningstar +4 more | — |
Capabilities | 6 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and Growth +4 more | Universe builder and Broker sync |
Security | Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit Investing.com | Visit Simply Safe Dividends |
Where each one shines
What Investing.com and Simply Safe Dividends each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Investing.com and Simply Safe Dividends each do best.What Investing.com does best
- Monitoring global markets across stocks, ETFs, indices, commodities, currencies, crypto, bonds, funds, futures, options, interest rates, and economic indicators.
- The economic calendar for streaming macro events, actual versus forecast data, country and importance filters, time-zone controls, date ranges, and event alerts.
- Tracking watchlists and portfolios across web and mobile with alerts, holdings monitoring, CSV import for watchlists or holdings, and portfolio CSV export.
- Screening for stocks with filters for valuation, growth, dividends, sectors, industries, themes, technicals, risk, returns, price, market cap, and profile data.
- Research coverage for ticker pages with charts, technical indicators, financials, analyst ratings, transcripts, SEC filings, insider trading, earnings, dividends, news, and related investment ideas where available.
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 Investing.com and Simply Safe Dividends, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Investing.com and Simply Safe Dividends, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosClosed-End FundsFunds+4 more | StocksClosed-End FundsETFsBonds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsGrowth InvestorsDividend Investors+2 more | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | StreamingReal-timeEnd of Day | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | ExchangeOTCVendorModel | Not specified |
Data partners | S&P Global Market IntelligenceMorningstarFactSetRefinitivMarket maker CFDsOther financial data providers | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVManual | CSVBrokerOAuthManual |
Integrations | Investing.com Webmaster Tools / embeddable widgetsRSS feedsGoogle Play appApple App Store app | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVXML | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Universe builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthMulti-currencyYield curvesCDS spreadsAI summaries: Transcripts and News | Universe builderBroker sync |
Vendor & support | Investing.com / Fusion MediaFounded 2007Support: Email and Chat | 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 | Free“Free / Ad-supported Investing.com”public api: Not available · data latency: Varies by instrument/source; not all data is real-time · +1 more | — |
| Entry paid plan | $13.99/mo“InvestingPro”warren ai credits: 50/month · us pro picks strategies: 6 · +8 more | $39/mo“Annual” |
| Top plan | $31.49/mo“InvestingPro+”warren ai credits: 500/month · pro picks strategies: 88 · +6 more | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Investing.com and Simply Safe Dividends?
Investing.com leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and stock comparison, while Simply Safe Dividends puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and alerts. They overlap in 9 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Investing.com or Simply Safe Dividends free to use?
Investing.com has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Simply Safe Dividends is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Investing.com and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use Investing.com or Simply Safe Dividends on my phone?
Investing.com lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Simply Safe Dividends doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web.
Should I choose Investing.com or Simply Safe Dividends?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Investing.com if stock ideas and stock comparison matter to you; go with Simply Safe Dividends if you'd rather have newsletters and other. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Investing.com and Simply Safe Dividends cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, bonds, and closed-end funds. Investing.com also handles commodities, currencies, and cryptos.
Do Investing.com and Simply Safe Dividends offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: Investing.com or Simply Safe Dividends?
Investing.com 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 Investing.com and Simply Safe Dividends?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Investing.com or Simply Safe Dividends connect to my broker?
Simply Safe Dividends syncs with brokers automatically. With Investing.com, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Is Investing.com or Simply Safe Dividends better for day trading?
Investing.com is the one positioned more for active traders. Simply Safe Dividends is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Which has a better stock screener: Investing.com or Simply Safe Dividends?
Both Investing.com 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 Investing.com or Simply Safe Dividends?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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