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Argent vs Dune Analytics

Argent logo

Argent

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

The smart wallet for DeFi and NFTs

From
Free
Rated
-
Dune Analytics logo

Dune Analytics

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

Crypto's data platform

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Argent renamed Ready, and argent.xyz now redirects to ready.co, so the Argent name is retired; Dune Analytics free tier has 10-minute query execution delay versus 1-2 minutes on paid plans
  • They diverge on capability: Argent covers Smart Contract Wallet, Dune Analytics covers SQL Queries.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Argent and Dune Analytics actually diverge.

Attributes where Argent and Dune Analytics differ
AttributeArgentDune Analytics
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsIos, AndroidWeb

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cryptocurrency & Blockchain), founded (2018).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Argent

  • Smart Contract Wallet
  • Social Recovery
  • No Seed Phrase
  • Built-in DeFi
  • NFT Support
  • Ethereum
  • zkSync
  • Starknet

Only in Dune Analytics

  • SQL Queries
  • Dashboards
  • Multi-chain Data
  • API Access
  • Spellbook
  • 20+ blockchains
  • Community wizards
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Argent

  • Self-custodial wallet on mobilenot Dune Analytics
  • Holding digital dollars under your own controlnot Dune Analytics
  • Spending through a virtual card with Apple Pay or Google Paynot Dune Analytics
  • Connecting to dapps through WalletConnectnot Dune Analytics

Dune Analytics

  • Analyticsnot Argent
  • Datanot Argent
  • Researchnot Argent

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Argent

  • Renamed Ready, and argent.xyz now redirects to ready.co, so the Argent name is retired
  • The product has shifted toward community cards and digital dollars rather than being presented purely as a crypto wallet
  • Supported chains are no longer listed on the main site

Dune Analytics

  • Free tier has 10-minute query execution delay versus 1-2 minutes on paid plans
  • Decoded tables lag blockchain by 5-10 minutes on free tier
  • API rate limits on free tier capped at 40 requests per minute
  • Requires SQL knowledge to build custom queries; limited no-code dashboard creation

Pricing, plan by plan

Argent

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Smart wallet
    • Social recovery
    • DeFi

Dune Analytics

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Public queries
    • Community dashboards
    • Limited executions
  • Plus$349/month
    • Private queries
    • CSV export
    • Priority execution

Which should you pick?

Choose Argent if

  • You need smart contract wallet.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want social recovery.

Choose Dune Analytics if

  • You need sql queries.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want dashboards.

Questions people ask

Is Argent or Dune Analytics better?
Neither clearly leads. Argent starts at Free and Dune Analytics at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Argent or Dune Analytics?
Argent starts at Free and Dune Analytics at Free.
Does Argent or Dune Analytics run on more platforms?
Argent runs on Ios, Android. Dune Analytics runs on Web.
Can I use Argent for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Argent best used for?
Argent is most often used for self-custodial wallet on mobile, holding digital dollars under your own control, spending through a virtual card with apple pay or google pay, connecting to dapps through walletconnect. Of those, self-custodial wallet on mobile and holding digital dollars under your own control are not what Dune Analytics is typically brought in for.
What can Argent do that Dune Analytics cannot?
Argent covers Smart Contract Wallet, Social Recovery, No Seed Phrase, Built-in DeFi. Dune Analytics covers SQL Queries, Dashboards, Multi-chain Data, API Access.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dune Analytics: Does Dune Analytics have a free tier?

Yes. Dune offers a free tier with unlimited queries, up to 10-minute execution delays, public dashboards, and 100 MB storage. Paid plans (Plus at $399/month, Premium at $999/month) unlock faster execution and larger result sets.

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Dune Analytics: What blockchain networks does Dune support?

Dune supports over 130 blockchain networks including Ethereum, Polygon, Optimism, Solana, Bitcoin, and other EVM and non-EVM compatible chains with decoded transaction and event data.

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Dune Analytics: Can I export my Dune dashboards and data?

Yes. The free tier supports basic export. Paid tiers unlock CSV export and Datashare feature that allows you to stream curated blockchain data directly to Snowflake, BigQuery, or Databricks.

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Dune Analytics: What external tools can I connect to Dune?

Dune supports connections to Hex, Metabase, DBeaver, PowerBI, and other tools via its Trino warehouse connector, and can stream data to Snowflake, BigQuery, and Databricks. It also offers dbt integration and an API.

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