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Dune Analytics vs Zapper

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Dune Analytics

Software

Crypto's data platform

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Zapper

Software

Track and manage your entire DeFi portfolio

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Dune Analytics covers SQL Queries, Zapper covers Portfolio Tracking.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Dune Analytics and Zapper differ
AttributeDune AnalyticsZapper
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
Founded20182020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), 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

Only in Zapper

  • Portfolio Tracking
  • Zaps
  • NFT Gallery
  • Event Feed
  • Quests
  • Multi-chain
  • DeFi protocols

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Dune Analytics

  • Analytics
  • Datanot Zapper
  • Researchnot Zapper

Zapper

  • Portfolionot Dune Analytics
  • Definot Dune Analytics
  • Analytics

Both are used for analytics, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

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

Zapper

Nothing recorded yet. See the Zapper review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Dune Analytics

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

Zapper

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Portfolio tracking
    • Zaps
    • NFT gallery

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 Zapper if

  • You need portfolio tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want zaps.
Zapper review

Questions people ask

Is Dune Analytics or Zapper better?
Neither clearly leads. Dune Analytics starts at Free and Zapper at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dune Analytics or Zapper?
Dune Analytics starts at Free and Zapper at Free.
Does Dune Analytics or Zapper run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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, data and research are not what Zapper is typically brought in for.
What can Dune Analytics do that Zapper cannot?
Dune Analytics covers SQL Queries, Dashboards, Multi-chain Data, API Access. Zapper covers Portfolio Tracking, Zaps, NFT Gallery, Event Feed. 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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