VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

Seeking Alpha vs Track Your Dividends (TYD) comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

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 Track Your Dividends (TYD) skips.

Track Your Dividends (TYD) includes Valuation Models, Stock Ideas, Education, and Courses & Certs 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..

Track Your Dividends (TYD) is known for: Broker and bank integration through Plaid; accounts update automatically each night., Free plan includes one linked account, unlimited manual portfolios, basic dividend alerts, a dividend calculator, diversification analysis, and future value projections., and Premium plan adds unlimited linked accounts, hand-picked alerts (including ex-dividend and payment dates), the TYD Dividend Safety Score, stock analysis and popularity rankings, a dividend screener, watchlists, ad-free browsing, and priority support..

Seeking Alpha ships a mobile app. Track Your Dividends (TYD) is web/desktop only.

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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.

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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Track Your Dividends (TYD)

trackyourdividends.com

A dividend-focused portfolio tracker for US investors. Free users can link one brokerage account, create unlimited manual portfolios, and set up basic dividend alerts. Premium unlocks unlimited linked accounts, advanced alerts (ex-date and payment), the TYD Dividend Safety Score, screeners, watchlists, research tools, and an ad-free experience. Broker linking is handled through Plaid, with nightly account updates. Premium comes with a 7-day free trial and money-back guarantee.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Broker and bank integration through Plaid; accounts update automatically each night.
  • Free plan includes one linked account, unlimited manual portfolios, basic dividend alerts, a dividend calculator, diversification analysis, and future value projections.
  • Premium plan adds unlimited linked accounts, hand-picked alerts (including ex-dividend and payment dates), the TYD Dividend Safety Score, stock analysis and popularity rankings, a dividend screener, watchlists, ad-free browsing, and priority support.
  • Dividend alerts cover declarations on the Free plan, with Premium extending to ex-dates, payment dates, and optional weekly recaps.
  • Dividend tools include an upcoming payout calendar, future growth projections, and a dividend safety scoring system based on payout ratios, streaks, and earnings growth.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

8 overlaps

Mutual 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.

Track Your Dividends (TYD)

Distinct strengths include:

  • Broker and bank integration through Plaid; accounts update automatically each night.
  • Free plan includes one linked account, unlimited manual portfolios, basic dividend alerts, a dividend calculator, diversification analysis, and future value projections.
  • Premium plan adds unlimited linked accounts, hand-picked alerts (including ex-dividend and payment dates), the TYD Dividend Safety Score, stock analysis and popularity rankings, a dividend screener, watchlists, ad-free browsing, and priority support.
  • Dividend alerts cover declarations on the Free plan, with Premium extending to ex-dates, payment dates, and optional weekly recaps.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeSeeking AlphaTrack Your Dividends (TYD)
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: Valuation Models, Stock Ideas, Education, Courses & Certs

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Options

Stocks, ETFs

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

Free, Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • 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.
  • Full library of earnings call transcripts, with AI-generated “Earnings Call Insights” and “Virtual Analyst” summaries.

Unique

  • Broker and bank integration through Plaid; accounts update automatically each night.
  • Free plan includes one linked account, unlimited manual portfolios, basic dividend alerts, a dividend calculator, diversification analysis, and future value projections.
  • Premium plan adds unlimited linked accounts, hand-picked alerts (including ex-dividend and payment dates), the TYD Dividend Safety Score, stock analysis and popularity rankings, a dividend screener, watchlists, ad-free browsing, and priority support.
  • Dividend alerts cover declarations on the Free plan, with Premium extending to ex-dates, payment dates, and optional weekly recaps.
  • Dividend tools include an upcoming payout calendar, future growth projections, and a dividend safety scoring system based on payout ratios, streaks, and earnings growth.
  • Holdings can be uploaded in bulk via CSV, entered manually, or synced from brokers.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Seeking Alpha and Track Your Dividends (TYD) 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.

Do Seeking Alpha and Track Your Dividends (TYD) require subscriptions?

Both Seeking Alpha and Track Your Dividends (TYD) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

Seeking Alpha ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Track Your Dividends (TYD) 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 Track Your Dividends (TYD) stands out for Broker and bank integration through Plaid; accounts update automatically each night., Free plan includes one linked account, unlimited manual portfolios, basic dividend alerts, a dividend calculator, diversification analysis, and future value projections., and Premium plan adds unlimited linked accounts, hand-picked alerts (including ex-dividend and payment dates), the TYD Dividend Safety Score, stock analysis and popularity rankings, a dividend screener, watchlists, ad-free browsing, and priority support..

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.