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Dune Analytics vs Argent

Dune Analytics logo

Dune Analytics

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

Crypto's data platform

From
Free
Rated
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Argent logo

Argent

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

The smart wallet for DeFi and NFTs

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

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

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Dune Analytics and Argent differ
AttributeDune AnalyticsArgent
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsWebIos, Android

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 Dune Analytics

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

Only in Argent

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

What people use each for

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

Dune Analytics

  • Analyticsnot Argent
  • Datanot Argent
  • Researchnot Argent

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Dune Analytics

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

Argent

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Smart wallet
    • Social recovery
    • DeFi

Which should you pick?

Choose Dune Analytics if

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

Choose Argent if

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

Questions people ask

Is Dune Analytics or Argent better?
Neither clearly leads. Dune Analytics starts at Free and Argent at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dune Analytics or Argent?
Dune Analytics starts at Free and Argent at Free.
Does Dune Analytics or Argent run on more platforms?
Dune Analytics runs on Web. Argent runs on Ios, Android.
Can I use Dune Analytics for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Dune Analytics best used for?
Dune Analytics is most often used for analytics, data, research. Of those, analytics and data are not what Argent is typically brought in for.
What can Dune Analytics do that Argent cannot?
Dune Analytics covers SQL Queries, Dashboards, Multi-chain Data, API Access. Argent covers Smart Contract Wallet, Social Recovery, No Seed Phrase, Built-in DeFi.

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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