Platform Comparison

Dividend.com vs Public

Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best platform for dividend investing

Dividend.com

★4

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

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Higher Rated

Public

★4.4

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

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Feature Comparison

Feature	Dividend.com	Public
Our Rating	4/5	4.4/5
Trading Commissions	N/A	$0
Account Minimum	N/A	$0
Fractional Shares	N/A	$1 minimum
DRIP	N/A	Free
Research Tools	Good	Basic
Best For	Dividend Researchers	Transparency-Focused Investors

Pros & 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 Platform is Right for You?

Choose Dividend.com if you...

Want dividend researchers focused features

Choose Public if you...

Want transparency-focused investors focused features
Prefer a higher-rated overall platform

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