VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

PRICE: 5 CENTS

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Head-to-head

Simply Safe Dividends vs Visual Capitalist comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Simply Safe Dividends adds Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Dividends, Screeners, Scores, Financials, and Other coverage that Visual Capitalist skips.

Visual Capitalist includes Blogs 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..

Visual Capitalist is known for: Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics., Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices., and VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events..

Visual Capitalist keeps a free entry point that Simply Safe Dividends lacks.

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Simply Safe Dividends

simplysafedividends.com

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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Visual Capitalist

visualcapitalist.com

Publisher of striking, data-driven infographics and explainers on business, markets, and the global economy. Their premium tier, VC+, offers exclusive research notes, newsletters, webinars, and ad-free browsing, while a licensing program enables organizations to reuse and reprint their visuals under set terms.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics.
  • Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices.
  • VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events.
  • Ad-free browsing included with VC+ for a cleaner reading experience.
  • Content licensing available through a dedicated portal, with clear guidelines for reprints and permitted reuse.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Data Visualizations, Education, and Newsletters.

Where they differ

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.

Visual Capitalist

Distinct strengths include:

  • Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics.
  • Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices.
  • VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events.
  • Ad-free browsing included with VC+ for a cleaner reading experience.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeSimply Safe DividendsVisual Capitalist
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Data Visualizations, Education, Newsletters

Unique: Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Dividends, Screeners, Scores, Financials, Other

Shared: Data Visualizations, Education, Newsletters

Unique: Blogs

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, Closed-End Funds, ETFs, Bonds

Other

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

  • Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics.
  • Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices.
  • VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events.
  • Ad-free browsing included with VC+ for a cleaner reading experience.
  • Content licensing available through a dedicated portal, with clear guidelines for reprints and permitted reuse.
  • VC+ has also been offered in a lifetime membership format with the same core benefits.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Simply Safe Dividends and Visual Capitalist both support?

Both platforms cover Data Visualizations, Education, and Newsletters workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Visual Capitalist 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 Visual Capitalist?

Both Simply Safe Dividends and Visual Capitalist 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 Visual Capitalist stands out for Well-known for data-rich charts, maps, and infographics across markets, energy, technology, and macroeconomics., Coverage spans major themes like GDP trends, market share breakdowns, commodities, and economic freedom indices., and VC+ membership unlocks The Trendline newsletter (twice weekly), monthly market outlooks, special research dispatches, archives, and member-only events..

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.