VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Monday, October 6, 2025

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Simply Safe Dividends vs Track Your Dividends (TYD) comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Simply Safe Dividends adds Newsletters, and Other coverage that Track Your Dividends (TYD) skips.

Track Your Dividends (TYD) includes Valuation Models, Stock Ideas, and Courses & Certs categories that Simply Safe Dividends omits.

Simply Safe Dividends 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., and Stock & closed‑end fund screeners with dozens of filters; idea lists and model portfolios..

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..

Track Your Dividends (TYD) keeps a free entry point that Simply Safe Dividends lacks.

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.

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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Track Your Dividends (TYD)

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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

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Mutual strengths include Portfolio, Watchlist, and Alerts plus 6 more areas.

Where they differ

Simply Safe Dividends

Distinct strengths include:

Newsletters

Other

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.

Track Your Dividends (TYD)

Distinct strengths include:

Valuation Models

Stock Ideas

Courses & Certs

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

Attribute	Simply Safe Dividends	Track Your Dividends (TYD)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Dividends, Screeners, Scores, Financials, Data Visualizations, Education Unique: Newsletters, Other	Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Dividends, Screeners, Scores, Financials, Data Visualizations, Education Unique: Valuation Models, Stock Ideas, Courses & Certs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, Closed-End Funds, ETFs, Bonds	Stocks, ETFs
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique 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.	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.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Simply Safe Dividends and Track Your Dividends (TYD) both support?

Both platforms cover Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Dividends, Screeners, Scores, Financials, Data Visualizations, and Education workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Track Your Dividends (TYD) offers a free entry point, while Simply Safe Dividends requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access Simply Safe Dividends and Track Your Dividends (TYD)?

Both Simply Safe Dividends and Track Your Dividends (TYD) prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Simply Safe Dividends differentiates itself with 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., 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..

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