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Dune Analytics vs Metabase

Dune Analytics logo

Dune Analytics

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

Crypto's data platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Metabase logo

Metabase

Spreadsheet & Data

Fast analytics with the friendly UX

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Metabase row and column level permissions and SSO available only in Pro tier and above
  • They diverge on capability: Dune Analytics covers SQL Queries, Metabase covers No-code Query Builder.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Dune Analytics and Metabase differ
AttributeDune AnalyticsMetabase
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, Self-hosted cloud
CategoryCryptocurrency & BlockchainSpreadsheet & Data
Founded20182014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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

Only in Metabase

  • No-code Query Builder
  • SQL Editor
  • Interactive Dashboards
  • Alerts
  • Embedding
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Dune Analytics

  • Analyticsnot Metabase
  • Datanot Metabase
  • Researchnot Metabase

Metabase

  • Business intelligence and data exploration for non-technical usersnot Dune Analytics
  • Embedded analytics for SaaS applicationsnot Dune Analytics
  • Self-service reporting and dashboard creationnot Dune Analytics
  • Integration with 40+ data sources including cloud warehousesnot 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

Metabase

  • Row and column level permissions and SSO available only in Pro tier and above
  • Advanced analytics features like multi-tenant embedded analytics require Pro tier or higher
  • AI-powered features incur additional usage-based costs: $3.75 per 1M tokens
  • Self-hosted deployment on Free/Open Source tier requires infrastructure management

Pricing, plan by plan

Dune Analytics

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

Metabase

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Metabase review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Dune Analytics if

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

Choose Metabase if

  • You need no-code query builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Self-hosted cloud.
  • You also want sql editor.
Metabase review

Questions people ask

Is Dune Analytics or Metabase better?
Neither clearly leads. Dune Analytics starts at Free and Metabase at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dune Analytics or Metabase?
Dune Analytics starts at Free and Metabase at Free.
Does Dune Analytics or Metabase run on more platforms?
Dune Analytics runs on Web. Metabase runs on Web, Self-hosted cloud.
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 Metabase is typically brought in for.
What can Dune Analytics do that Metabase cannot?
Dune Analytics covers SQL Queries, Dashboards, Multi-chain Data, API Access. Metabase covers No-code Query Builder, SQL Editor, Interactive Dashboards, Alerts. 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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