Seeking Alpha adds ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, News, Calendar, Bulls Say Bear Say, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Options, Which ETF includes this Stock?, AI Report, and AI Earnings Summary coverage that Simply Safe Dividends skips.
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Head-to-head
Seeking Alpha vs Simply Safe Dividends comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Simply Safe Dividends includes Education, Newsletters, and Other categories that Seeking Alpha omits.
Seeking Alpha highlights: Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity)., Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse., and Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF..
Simply Safe Dividends is known for: Dividend Safety Scores™ (0–100) with labeled buckets (Very Unsafe → Very Safe) and a maintained, real‑time track record of dividend cuts avoided., Portfolio tracker with broker syncing or manual/CSV import; near real‑time price updates; export of portfolio/table data., and Stock & closed‑end fund screeners with dozens of filters; idea lists and model portfolios..
Seeking Alpha has a free tier, while Simply Safe Dividends requires a paid plan.
Seeking Alpha ships a mobile app. Simply Safe Dividends is web/desktop only.
Seeking Alpha
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One of the largest investor communities online, blending crowdsourced research with data tools. Premium unlocks Quant Ratings and Factor Grades, stock and ETF screeners, advanced comparison tools with Excel/PDF export, broker syncing (via Plaid and SnapTrade), and AI-driven “Virtual Analyst” reports. PRO goes further with curated Top Ideas, Short Ideas, and the PRO Quant Portfolio. Market quotes are a mix of real-time and 15-minute delayed, depending on the exchange.
Categories
Screeners
ETF Screeners
Stock Comparison
Data Visualizations
Portfolio
Watchlist
News
Alerts
Calendar
Dividends
Financials
Scores
Bulls Say Bear Say
Transcripts
ETF Overview
ETF Performance
ETF Holdings
ETF Fundamentals
ETF Factors
Analyst Forecasts
Analyst Recommendations
Analyst Price Targets
Options
Which ETF includes this Stock?
AI Report
AI Earnings Summary
Platforms
Web
Mobile
Pricing
Free
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity).
- Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse.
- Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF.
- Portfolio tools with custom views, health scores, and Excel export. Premium users can link brokers for daily auto-sync through Plaid or SnapTrade.
- Market data includes both real-time and delayed quotes, with advanced charts covering intraday to multi-year intervals.
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Simply Safe Dividends
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Dividend‑focused research and portfolio tracker built around 0–100 Dividend Safety Scores with a public track record (97% of cuts avoided). One annual plan ($39/mo billed annually), 14‑day free trial (no card), and 60‑day money‑back guarantee. Features include stock & CEF screeners, valuation & 10‑year financial charts with analyst estimates, income calendar/forecast, alerts for dividend changes and score updates, S&P credit ratings, model portfolios & newsletter, plus portfolio sync or manual entry; portfolios can include US stocks/funds and even bonds & CDs.
Categories
Platforms
Web
Pricing
Subscription
Quick highlights
- Dividend Safety Scores™ (0–100) with labeled buckets (Very Unsafe → Very Safe) and a maintained, real‑time track record of dividend cuts avoided.
- Portfolio tracker with broker syncing or manual/CSV import; near real‑time price updates; export of portfolio/table data.
- Stock & closed‑end fund screeners with dozens of filters; idea lists and model portfolios.
- Income calendar and forecast; email alerts for dividend changes and special dividends; monthly recap emails.
- Valuation indicators (yield vs history, P/E vs history) and 10‑year financial charts with analyst projections; S&P credit ratings shown.
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Overlap
Shared focus areas
8 overlapsMutual strengths include Screeners, Data Visualizations, and Portfolio plus 5 more areas.
Where they differ
Seeking Alpha
Distinct strengths include:
- Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity).
- Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse.
- Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF.
- Portfolio tools with custom views, health scores, and Excel export. Premium users can link brokers for daily auto-sync through Plaid or SnapTrade.
Simply Safe Dividends
Distinct strengths include:
- Dividend Safety Scores™ (0–100) with labeled buckets (Very Unsafe → Very Safe) and a maintained, real‑time track record of dividend cuts avoided.
- Portfolio tracker with broker syncing or manual/CSV import; near real‑time price updates; export of portfolio/table data.
- Stock & closed‑end fund screeners with dozens of filters; idea lists and model portfolios.
- Income calendar and forecast; email alerts for dividend changes and special dividends; monthly recap emails.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
| Attribute | Seeking Alpha | Simply Safe Dividends |
|---|---|---|
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Dividends, Financials, Scores Unique: ETF Screeners, Stock Comparison, News, Calendar, Bulls Say Bear Say, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, ETF Fundamentals, ETF Factors, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Options, Which ETF includes this Stock?, AI Report, AI Earnings Summary | Shared: Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Dividends, Financials, Scores Unique: Education, Newsletters, Other |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Options | Stocks, Closed-End Funds, ETFs, Bonds |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile | Web |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription | Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
|
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Yes | Not yet |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Highlighted | Standard listing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do Seeking Alpha and Simply Safe Dividends both support?
Both platforms cover Screeners, Data Visualizations, Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Dividends, Financials, and Scores workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Which tool offers a free plan?
Seeking Alpha offers a free entry point, while Simply Safe Dividends requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.
Which tool has mobile access?
Seeking Alpha ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Simply Safe Dividends focuses on web or desktop access.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
Seeking Alpha differentiates itself with Quant Ratings for stocks with five Factor Grades (Value, Growth, Profitability, Momentum, EPS Revisions), plus ETF Factor Grades (Momentum, Expenses, Dividends, Risk, Liquidity)., Stock and ETF screeners with ratings, grades, and advanced filters. Premium members can save screens for reuse., and Side-by-side comparison of up to 20 stocks, with export to Excel or PDF., whereas Simply Safe Dividends stands out for Dividend Safety Scores™ (0–100) with labeled buckets (Very Unsafe → Very Safe) and a maintained, real‑time track record of dividend cuts avoided., Portfolio tracker with broker syncing or manual/CSV import; near real‑time price updates; export of portfolio/table data., and Stock & closed‑end fund screeners with dozens of filters; idea lists and model portfolios..
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