Software · head to head
Dune Analytics vs Exodus
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; Exodus in-app crypto swap rates start at 0.5%, charged on top of any network blockchain fees
- They diverge on capability: Dune Analytics covers SQL Queries, Exodus covers Multi-chain Wallet.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Dune Analytics and Exodus actually diverge.
| Attribute | Dune Analytics | Exodus |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | free |
| Platforms | Web | Desktop, Ios, Android, Chrome |
| Founded | 2018 | 2015 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Dune Analytics
- SQL Queries
- Dashboards
- Multi-chain Data
- API Access
- Spellbook
- 20+ blockchains
- Community wizards
- Web support
Only in Exodus
- Multi-chain Wallet
- Built-in Exchange
- Staking
- Portfolio Tracking
- Web3 Browser
- Trezor
- 300+ assets
- Desktop support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Dune Analytics
- Analyticsnot Exodus
- Datanot Exodus
- Researchnot Exodus
Exodus
- Self custody multi-chain crypto wallet with built in swap and buy featuresnot 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
Exodus
- In-app crypto swap rates start at 0.5%, charged on top of any network blockchain fees
Pricing, plan by plan
Dune Analytics
Free- FreeFree
- Public queries
- Community dashboards
- Limited executions
- Plus$349/month
- Private queries
- CSV export
- Priority execution
Exodus
Free- FreeFree
- Multi-chain wallet
- Built-in exchange
- Staking
Which should you pick?
Choose Dune Analytics if
- You need sql queries.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want dashboards.
Choose Exodus if
- You need multi-chain wallet.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Desktop, Ios, Android, Chrome.
- You also want built-in exchange.
Questions people ask
- Is Dune Analytics or Exodus better?
- Neither clearly leads. Dune Analytics starts at Free and Exodus at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Dune Analytics or Exodus?
- Dune Analytics starts at Free and Exodus at Free.
- Does Dune Analytics or Exodus run on more platforms?
- Dune Analytics runs on Web. Exodus runs on Desktop, Ios, Android, Chrome.
- 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 Exodus is typically brought in for.
- What can Dune Analytics do that Exodus cannot?
- Dune Analytics covers SQL Queries, Dashboards, Multi-chain Data, API Access. Exodus covers Multi-chain Wallet, Built-in Exchange, Staking, Portfolio Tracking.
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.
SourceDune 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.
SourceDune 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.
SourceDune 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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