VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
MoatMap vs Track Your Dividends (TYD)
Pick MoatMap if
MoatMap
Free • From $6 per unit · Web
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6/mo instead of $8.33/mo
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You want AI research, insider data, and market sentiment.
Pick Track Your Dividends (TYD) if
Track Your Dividends (TYD)
Free • From $99.99/yr · Web
- You want dividends, education, and courses & certs.
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
MoatMap and Track Your Dividends (TYD) cover a lot of the same ground (9 shared categories, including screeners, stock ideas, and scores), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. MoatMap includes AI research and insider data, and Track Your Dividends (TYD) includes dividends and education.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- MoatMap$6/mo vs $8.33/mo
- Free trial
- Track Your Dividends (TYD)7 days
- Real-time data
- MoatMap
- Broker sync
- Track Your Dividends (TYD)
- Global coverage
- MoatMap
- Asset coverage
- Track Your Dividends (TYD)Adds ETFs 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 $6 per unit | Free • From $99.99/yr |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | 7 days |
Plan limits | 7 limits: Free: feathers per month: 20, Taster pack: feathers: 100 +5 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | No | Yes |
Integrations | — | Plaid |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | — |
Categories covered | 13 | 12 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time and End of Day and Granularity: EOD | 3 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +1 more |
Capabilities | 5 signals: Universe builder, Factors: Quality, Value, and Momentum +3 more | Universe builder and Broker sync |
Security | — | Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit MoatMap | Visit Track Your Dividends (TYD) |
Where each one shines
What MoatMap and Track Your Dividends (TYD) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What MoatMap and Track Your Dividends (TYD) each do best.What MoatMap does best
- Score more than 20,000 stocks daily on Quality, Value, and Momentum within sector and global contexts.
- Screen stocks across 30 markets, use five prepared screens, and save or share filters.
- Order 9,000-to-12,000-word AI reports covering business segments, management, earnings transcripts, and scenarios.
- Track insider buys, sells, and buybacks across 28 markets.
- Upload a broker statement for factor scores, sector exposure, look-through financials, insider activity, buybacks, and earnings dates.
What Track Your Dividends (TYD) does best
- Tracking dividend portfolios through Plaid-linked broker or bank accounts, CSV upload, or manual entry.
- One linked account, unlimited manual portfolios, basic alerts, a dividend calculator, diversification analysis, and projections on Free.
- Daily updates for supported Plaid-connected accounts.
- Monitor dividend declarations on the free plan, with Premium adding ex-date, payment-date, and optional weekly recap alerts.
- Review upcoming payout calendars and future dividend-growth projections to understand expected income timing.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MoatMap and Track Your Dividends (TYD), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MoatMap and Track Your Dividends (TYD), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Stocks | StocksETFsMutual Funds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsGrowth Investors | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Countries: US and CAIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVManual | CSVPlaidManual |
Integrations | Not specified | Plaid |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Encryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builderFactors: Quality, Value, and MomentumFactor exposurePortfolio factor exposureAI summaries: Filings, Transcripts, and News | Universe builderBroker sync |
Vendor & support | MoatMapCountry: MalaysiaSupport: Email | 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 | Freefeathers per month: 20 | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $6 per unit“Taster pack”feathers: 100 · expiry: Never expires | $99.99/yr≈ $8.33/mo“Premium (Yearly)” |
| Tier 2 | $15 per unit“Standard pack”feathers: 300 · expiry: Never expires | $9.99/mo“Premium (Monthly)” |
| Top plan | $28 per unit“Bulk pack”feathers: 600 · expiry: Never expires | — |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MoatMap and Track Your Dividends (TYD)?
MoatMap leans toward AI research, screeners, and stock ideas, while Track Your Dividends (TYD) puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and dividends. They overlap in 9 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do MoatMap and Track Your Dividends (TYD) cost?
Good news: both MoatMap and Track Your Dividends (TYD) have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners: MoatMap or Track Your Dividends (TYD)?
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 MoatMap or Track Your Dividends (TYD)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MoatMap if AI research and insider data matter to you; go with Track Your Dividends (TYD) if you'd rather have dividends and education. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do MoatMap and Track Your Dividends (TYD) cover?
Both cover stocks. Track Your Dividends (TYD) adds ETFs and mutual funds on top.
Does MoatMap or Track Your Dividends (TYD) have real-time data?
MoatMap offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Track Your Dividends (TYD) 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: MoatMap or Track Your Dividends (TYD)?
MoatMap 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 MoatMap or Track Your Dividends (TYD) connect to my broker?
Track Your Dividends (TYD) syncs with brokers automatically. With MoatMap, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: MoatMap or Track Your Dividends (TYD)?
Both MoatMap 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 MoatMap or Track Your Dividends (TYD)?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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