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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
Simply Safe Dividends vs Snowball Analytics
Pick Simply Safe Dividends if
Simply Safe Dividends
From $39/mo · Web
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about screeners, data visualizations, and education, things Snowball Analytics doesn't offer
Pick Snowball Analytics if
Snowball Analytics
Free • From $79.99/yr · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $6.67/mo instead of $39/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Simply Safe Dividends and Snowball Analytics cover a lot of the same ground (6 shared categories, including portfolio, watchlist, and alerts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Snowball Analytics simply does more: 18 categories to Simply Safe Dividends's 11, including backtesting, dividend tax / ADR withholding, and calendar, plus a mobile app. Simply Safe Dividends counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- Snowball Analytics
- Cheaper paid plan
- Snowball Analytics$6.67/mo vs $39/mo
- Broader coverage
- Snowball Analytics18 vs 11 categories
- Mobile app
- Snowball Analytics
- Real-time data
- Simply Safe Dividends
- Global coverage
- Snowball Analytics
See for yourself
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 | From $39/mo | Free • From $79.99/yr |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
Plan limits | — | 22 limits: Free: portfolios: 1, Free: holdings: 10 +20 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | — | Yodlee, SnapTrade +2 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 11 | 18 |
Regions | North America | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time and End of Day and Granularity: EOD | 6 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +4 more |
Data partners | — | 3 partners: EODHD, SnapTrade +1 more |
Capabilities | Universe builder and Broker sync | 7 signals: Ranking backtests, Performance attribution +5 more |
Security | — | 3 signals: Data residency: EU, Encryption at rest +1 more |
| Try it | Visit Simply Safe Dividends | Visit Snowball Analytics |
Where each one shines
What Simply Safe Dividends and Snowball Analytics each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Simply Safe Dividends and Snowball Analytics each do best.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.
What Snowball Analytics does best
- Tracking global multi-asset portfolios across stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, crypto, currencies, commodities, real estate, cash, and custom assets.
- Import support for data through broker connections, Yodlee, SnapTrade, Interactive Brokers support, broker statements, CSV uploads, or manual entry where supported by plan.
- Consolidate accounts and custom assets into composite views such as My Net Worth for combined portfolio analytics.
- Analysis of performance with portfolio value, invested capital, total profit, dividends, realized P&L, fees, dividend taxes, IRR, TWR, beta, and multi-period returns.
- Dividend analytics for forward income, dividend growth, yield, yield on cost, withholding-tax settings, dividend ratings, calendars, projected payouts, and DRIP planning.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Simply Safe Dividends and Snowball Analytics, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Simply Safe Dividends and Snowball Analytics, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksClosed-End FundsETFsBonds | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesCryptosReal Estate+2 more |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Not specified | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsDividend InvestorsIndex/Passive InvestorsGrowth Investors |
Regions | North America | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Countries: USIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | End of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | EOD |
Pricing sources | Not specified | VendorManual |
Data partners | Not specified | EODHDSnapTradeYodlee |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | CSVBrokerOAuthManual | BrokerOAuthCSVManual |
Integrations | Not specified | YodleeSnapTradeBinanceEODHD |
Export formats | CSV | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Not specified | Data residency: EUEncryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Universe builderBroker sync | Ranking backtestsPerformance attributionBroker syncPortfolio attributionRebalancingMulti-currencyComposite performance |
Vendor & support | Simply Safe DividendsCountry: USFounded 2015Support: Email | Snowball Analytics SASCountry: FranceSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 5/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Not specified |
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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 | — | Freeportfolios: 1 · holdings: 10 · +4 more |
| Entry paid plan | $39/mo“Annual” | $79.99/yr≈ $6.67/mo“Starter”portfolios: 1 · holdings: Unlimited · +4 more |
| Tier 2 | — | $149.99/yr≈ $12.50/mo“Investor”portfolios: 10 · holdings: Unlimited · +4 more |
| Top plan | — | $249.99/yr≈ $20.83/mo“Expert”portfolios: Unlimited · holdings: Unlimited · +2 more |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Simply Safe Dividends and Snowball Analytics?
Simply Safe Dividends leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and alerts, while Snowball Analytics puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and backtesting. They overlap in 6 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Simply Safe Dividends or Snowball Analytics free to use?
Snowball Analytics has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Simply Safe Dividends is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Snowball Analytics and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Can I use Simply Safe Dividends or Snowball Analytics on my phone?
Snowball Analytics 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 Simply Safe Dividends or Snowball Analytics?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Simply Safe Dividends if screeners and data visualizations matter to you; go with Snowball Analytics if you'd rather have backtesting and dividend tax / ADR withholding. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Simply Safe Dividends and Snowball Analytics cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, and bonds. Simply Safe Dividends also handles closed-end funds. Snowball Analytics adds mutual funds, commodities, and currencies on top.
Does Simply Safe Dividends or Snowball Analytics have real-time data?
Simply Safe Dividends offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Snowball Analytics 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: Simply Safe Dividends or Snowball Analytics?
Snowball Analytics 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 Simply Safe Dividends and Snowball Analytics?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Simply Safe Dividends or Snowball Analytics connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Which has a better stock screener: Simply Safe Dividends or Snowball Analytics?
Simply Safe Dividends has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Snowball Analytics doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Simply Safe Dividends or Snowball Analytics?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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