★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Friday, June 12, 2026
Tool Comparison · Friday, June 12, 2026
OnlyDividends vs Value Line
Trying to decide between OnlyDividends and Value Line? Here's how they compare on pricing, features, and platforms — and which one fits the way you invest.
OnlyDividends
Best for portfolio and calendar
Privacy-first dividend-income tracker focused on manually entered stock holdings. Users enter a ticker and share count; OnlyDividends tracks dividend payments, estimated/net dividend amounts after a user-configured withholding tax rate, portfolio income trends, sector/stock portfolio visualizations, and a dividend calendar. No brokerage login, bank access, cost-basis tracking, tax-lot accounting, trading, rebalancing, or public API is advertised. The public website includes a dividend-stock directory, dividend stock detail pages, a Dividend Health Score methodology, a dividend calculator, and a glossary. The homepage currently labels Apple/Google buttons as "Get early access," while the Terms say the application is distributed through the Apple App Store and Google Play; app-store listing URLs were not verified. Pricing uses the current website copy: Free, Premium Monthly, and Premium Annual.
Value Line
Best for watchlist and ETF overview
Value Line is a research platform offering proprietary ranks and analyst commentary across multiple subscription services (equities, funds/ETFs, options, and stock-pick newsletters). Some newsletters are free, while core research access is subscription-based. Digital equity packages (e.g., Investment Survey - Smart Investor / Savvy Investor) include tools like a screener, watchlists, alerts and charting; coverage and entitlements vary by service.
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The verdict
The bottom line: OnlyDividends and Value Line cover a lot of the same ground — 6 shared categories, including stock ideas, screeners, and data visualizations — so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. OnlyDividends simply does more — 17 categories to Value Line's 12, including portfolio, calendar, and dividends, plus a mobile app. Value Line counters by keeping things simpler.
Key differences at a glance
Free plan
Both
Both have one
Broader coverage
OnlyDividends
17 vs 12 categories
Mobile app
OnlyDividends
OnlyDividends only
Choose
OnlyDividends if…
- You care about portfolio, calendar, and dividends — things Value Line doesn't offer
- You want more under one roof — 17 categories to Value Line's 12
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
Choose
Value Line if…
- You care about watchlist, ETF overview, and fund overview — things OnlyDividends doesn't offer
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Consider alternatives if…
- You'd rather have one tool that does it all.
- Neither price feels right for what you'd get.
Comparison snapshot
Standout features
What OnlyDividends does best
- Manual dividend portfolio tracking: users enter the stock ticker and number of shares owned, with no brokerage login or bank account access required.
- Tax-adjusted dividend-income view: users can configure a typical withholding tax rate and see estimated net dividend amounts across the portfolio.
- Dividend calendar showing past, present, and future dividend payments, including the last 3 months of received payments and the next 8 months of upcoming income.
- Free-tier features include tracking up to 3 stock holdings, a 12-month dividend calendar with payment statuses, monthly income visualization, portfolio visualization by sector and stock, tax-adjusted push notifications, multi-currency support, and English/French/Spanish language support.
- Premium adds tracking for up to 50 stock holdings and priority customer support.
What Value Line does best
- Free email content includes "Stock Market Today" daily outlook and the "Market Focus" weekly email newsletter (Market Focus is stated as free and not requiring a paid subscription).
- Single-page equity reports with current and historical financial data, 3-5 year price/earnings projections, and an 18-month target price range (Investment Survey with digital access).
- Proprietary ranks: Timeliness Rank forecasts relative price performance for the coming 6-12 months; Safety Rank measures risk.
- Digital equity packages include customizable data modules and templates, plus: stock screener (up to 10 saved searches), watchlists (up to 3; 15 securities each), alerts (four categories; up to 25 companies), and charting (layer up to 11 indicators; save up to 5 charts).
- Current public services catalog lists 34 services; examples include Smart Investor ($598/year digital), Savvy Investor ($795/year digital), Fund Advisor Plus ($345/year digital), Value Line Select ETF ($395/year digital), Value Line Select Online ($695/year digital), and Investment Analyzer Plus ($1,265/year digital).
Data & access details
| Attribute | OnlyDividends | Value Line |
|---|---|---|
Asset types | Stocks | StocksETFsMutual FundsOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North America |
Data freshness | Not specified | Not specified |
API access | Not specified | Not specified |
Export formats | Not specified | Not specified |
Seen enough? The fastest way to decide is to open both and poke around for five minutes.
Pricing breakdown
Tool
OnlyDividends
€6.99/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
Tool
Value Line
$28.75/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
Coverage overlap
Where the two tools cover the same ground.
What you only get with OnlyDividends.
What you only get with Value Line.
Community category leaders
Vote sentiment comparison
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Still deciding? Get hands-on with both — most plans offer a free tier or trial.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between OnlyDividends and Value Line?
OnlyDividends leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and portfolio, while Value Line puts more weight on screeners, stock ideas, and watchlist. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do OnlyDividends and Value Line cost?
Good news — both OnlyDividends and Value Line have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Which is better for beginners—OnlyDividends or Value Line?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way — that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Can I use OnlyDividends or Value Line on my phone?
OnlyDividends has a proper mobile app, so it travels better. Value Line is web-only — it'll load in a phone browser, but it's not the same experience.
Should I choose OnlyDividends or Value Line?
It depends on what you're after. Pick OnlyDividends if portfolio and calendar matter to you; go with Value Line if you'd rather have watchlist and ETF overview. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do OnlyDividends and Value Line cover?
Both cover stocks. Value Line adds ETFs, mutual funds, and options on top.
Are OnlyDividends and Value Line good for long-term investing?
Yes — both are aimed squarely at long-term investors, with fundamentals, valuation metrics, and portfolio tracking at the core.
Which has a better stock screener—OnlyDividends or Value Line?
Both OnlyDividends and Value Line 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 OnlyDividends or Value Line?
OnlyDividends handles portfolio tracking. Value Line is really a research tool — you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.