Platform Comparison

Dividend.com vs Public

Compare Dividend.com and Public on fees, DRIP, fractional shares and research for dividend investing.

DC

Dividend.com

4

A dedicated dividend research platform with stock screeners, ratings, and tracking tools—pair it with your broker for comprehensive dividend investing.

Higher Rated
PB

Public

4.4

A transparent, community-focused investing platform that rejects payment for order flow in favor of optional tipping—putting your interests first.

Dividend.com vs Public: Fees, Minimums & DRIP Compared

FeatureDividend.comPublic
Our Rating4/54.4/5
Trading CommissionsN/A$0
Account MinimumN/A$0
Fractional SharesN/A$1 minimum
DRIPN/AFree
Research ToolsGoodBasic
Best ForDividend ResearchersTransparency-Focused Investors

Dividend.com vs Public: Pros and Cons

Dividend.com

Pros

  • + Dedicated dividend stock screener with multiple filters
  • + DARS rating system evaluates stocks on 5 dividend criteria
  • + Ex-dividend date tracker helps time purchases
  • + Watchlist with email alerts for portfolio events
  • + Covers stocks, ADRs, REITs, MLPs, and dividend ETFs

Cons

  • - NOT a brokerage—you cannot trade through Dividend.com
  • - Premium subscription required for best data
  • - Interface showing its age compared to modern alternatives
  • - Premium pricing may not justify cost for casual users

Public

Pros

  • + No payment for order flow—potentially better trade execution
  • + Commission-free stocks, ETFs, and options trading
  • + Fractional shares starting at just $1
  • + Free dividend reinvestment with fractional share support
  • + High interest rate on uninvested cash

Cons

  • - No mutual funds available
  • - Limited research and screening tools
  • - Extended hours trading costs $2.99 per order (non-Premium)
  • - Penny stocks cost $2.99 per trade (non-Premium)

Which Is Better for Dividend Investors: Dividend.com or Public?

Choose Dividend.com if you...

  • Are in Dividend.com's core audience: dividend researchers

Choose Public if you...

  • Are in Public's core audience: transparency-focused investors
  • Prefer a higher-rated overall platform

Want the full breakdown of fees, DRIP, and research tools? Read our Dividend.com review and Public review.

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Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.