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Baserow vs Dune Analytics

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Baserow

Software

Open-source no-code database platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Dune Analytics

Software

Crypto's data platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Baserow the free tier is capped at 3,000 rows and 2GB of storage per workspace; Dune Analytics free tier has 10-minute query execution delay versus 1-2 minutes on paid plans
  • They diverge on capability: Baserow covers Database tables, Dune Analytics covers SQL Queries.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Baserow and Dune Analytics differ
AttributeBaserowDune Analytics
PlatformsWeb, Api, Self-hostedWeb
Founded20192018

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Baserow

  • Database tables
  • Multiple views
  • Forms
  • API access
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Templates
  • Plugins
  • Self-hosting

Only in Dune Analytics

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

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Baserow

  • Self-hosting an open source alternative to a spreadsheet databasenot Dune Analytics
  • Structured team data with Kanban, calendar and grid viewsnot Dune Analytics
  • Building internal tools on top of a database with an APInot Dune Analytics
  • Sharing data with external app users without giving them full seatsnot Dune Analytics

Dune Analytics

  • Analyticsnot Baserow
  • Datanot Baserow
  • Researchnot Baserow

Where each one falls short

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

Baserow

  • The free tier is capped at 3,000 rows and 2GB of storage per workspace
  • Kanban, calendar and survey views need Premium at $10 per user per month billed yearly
  • Role-based permissions, audit logs and SSO require Premium or higher
  • Row limits are per workspace rather than per table, so splitting data across bases does not raise the ceiling
  • Automation runs are metered as credits, 2,000 a month on free

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

Baserow

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited rows
    • Core features
    • Community support
  • Premium$5/user/month
    • Row comments
    • Kanban view
    • Survey form

Dune Analytics

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Baserow if

  • You need database tables.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api, Self-hosted.
  • You also want multiple views.
Baserow review

Choose Dune Analytics if

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

Questions people ask

Is Baserow or Dune Analytics better?
Neither clearly leads. Baserow 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, Baserow or Dune Analytics?
Baserow starts at Free and Dune Analytics at Free.
Does Baserow or Dune Analytics run on more platforms?
Baserow runs on Web, Api, Self-hosted. Dune Analytics runs on Web.
Can I use Baserow for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Baserow best used for?
Baserow is most often used for self-hosting an open source alternative to a spreadsheet database, structured team data with kanban, calendar and grid views, building internal tools on top of a database with an api, sharing data with external app users without giving them full seats. Of those, self-hosting an open source alternative to a spreadsheet database and structured team data with kanban, calendar and grid views are not what Dune Analytics is typically brought in for.
What can Baserow do that Dune Analytics cannot?
Baserow covers Database tables, Multiple views, Forms, API access. Dune Analytics covers SQL Queries, Dashboards, Multi-chain Data, API Access. Both handle Web support.

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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