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Dune Analytics vs NocoDB

Dune Analytics logo

Dune Analytics

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

Crypto's data platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
NocoDB logo

NocoDB

Spreadsheet & Data

Open-source no-code database platform with REST and GraphQL APIs

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; NocoDB the free cloud tier is capped at 3 editor seats, 1,000 records and 1 GB of storage
  • They diverge on capability: Dune Analytics covers SQL Queries, NocoDB covers REST API.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Dune Analytics and NocoDB differ
AttributeDune AnalyticsNocoDB
Pricing modelfreemiumopen-source
PlatformsWebCloud, Self-hosted, Docker
CategoryCryptocurrency & BlockchainSpreadsheet & Data
Founded20182020

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
  • Web support

Only in NocoDB

  • REST API
  • GraphQL API
  • No-code database
  • Multiple SQL databases
  • Webhooks
  • Automation
  • Cloud support
  • Self-hosted support

What people use each for

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

Dune Analytics

  • Analyticsnot NocoDB
  • Datanot NocoDB
  • Researchnot NocoDB

NocoDB

  • Self-hosting an open source alternative to a spreadsheet databasenot Dune Analytics
  • Putting a spreadsheet interface over an existing Postgres or MySQL databasenot Dune Analytics
  • Building internal tools on structured data with an APInot Dune Analytics
  • Team bases with per-field and per-table permissions on the paid tiersnot 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

NocoDB

  • The free cloud tier is capped at 3 editor seats, 1,000 records and 1 GB of storage
  • Records are the metering unit on cloud, so Plus covers 50K and Business 300K rather than scaling by seat alone
  • Row-level security, audit log retention and team hierarchy require the Scale tier
  • SCIM provisioning and air-gapped deployment are Enterprise only
  • The self-hosted Community edition is unlimited on records and seats but does without workflows, scripts and dashboards, which start at the paid self-hosted tiers

Pricing, plan by plan

Dune Analytics

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

NocoDB

Free
  • CommunityFree
    • Self-hosted NocoDB
    • Community support
  • Starter$5/monthly
    • Cloud hosting
    • Basic features

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 NocoDB if

  • You need rest api.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud, Self-hosted, Docker.
  • You also want graphql api.
NocoDB review

Questions people ask

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

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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