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Geckoboard vs Glassnode

Geckoboard logo

Geckoboard

Business Intelligence

Real-time KPI dashboards

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Glassnode

Crypto

On-chain market intelligence

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Geckoboard has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Geckoboard annual billing required; monthly billing not offered; Glassnode professional plan pricing requires custom quote contact
  • They diverge on capability: Geckoboard covers Real-time Updates, Glassnode covers On-chain Metrics.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Geckoboard and Glassnode actually diverge.

Attributes where Geckoboard and Glassnode differ
AttributeGeckoboardGlassnode
Starting priceFree$49/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Tv, MobileWeb, API, CLI, Snowflake integration
CategoryBusiness IntelligenceCrypto
Founded20102018

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Geckoboard

  • Real-time Updates
  • TV Mode
  • Custom Widgets
  • Data Blending
  • Sharing
  • Salesforce
  • Zendesk
  • Google Analytics

Only in Glassnode

  • On-chain Metrics
  • Market Indicators
  • Exchange Flows
  • Whale Tracking
  • Derivatives Data
  • API
  • Studio dashboards

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Geckoboard

  • TV wall dashboards for office and operations displaysnot Glassnode
  • Live KPI monitoring for sales and support teamsnot Glassnode
  • Sharing read-only metrics widely, since viewers are unlimited on every tiernot Glassnode
  • Alerting when a metric crosses a thresholdnot Glassnode

Glassnode

  • On-chain cryptocurrency analyticsnot Geckoboard
  • Bitcoin and Ethereum market researchnot Geckoboard
  • Institutional crypto asset analysisnot Geckoboard

Where each one falls short

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

Geckoboard

  • Annual billing required; monthly billing not offered
  • Add-on dashboards cost $24 each
  • Additional editors cost $20 each
  • Additional screens cost $20 each

Glassnode

  • Professional plan pricing requires custom quote contact
  • Personal use license restriction on Advanced plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Geckoboard

Free
  • Essentials$79/month
    • 2 dashboards
    • 1 editor
    • 1 screen
  • Performance$319/month
    • 20 dashboards
    • 3 editors
    • 5 screens
  • Enterprise$null/mo
    • Unlimited dashboards, editors, and screens
    • All Performance features
    • Dedicated support manager

Glassnode

$49/month
  • Advanced$49/month
    • 300+ metrics with daily resolution
    • 4 years data history
    • 24-hour updates
  • Professional$null/custom
    • 1500+ premium metrics
    • 40+ market metrics and 180+ on-chain metrics
    • Up to 15 years data history
  • Vector$749/month
    • Market regime analysis
    • Daily risk assessment

Which should you pick?

Choose Geckoboard if

  • You need real-time updates.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Tv, Mobile.
  • You also want tv mode.
Geckoboard review

Choose Glassnode if

  • You need on-chain metrics.
  • You work on Web, API, CLI, Snowflake integration.
  • You also want market indicators.
Glassnode review

Questions people ask

Is Geckoboard or Glassnode better?
Neither clearly leads. Geckoboard starts at Free and Glassnode at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Geckoboard or Glassnode?
Geckoboard has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Geckoboard and $49/month for Glassnode.
Does Geckoboard or Glassnode run on more platforms?
Geckoboard runs on Web, Tv, Mobile. Glassnode runs on Web, API, CLI, Snowflake integration.
Can I use Geckoboard for free?
Yes. Geckoboard has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Glassnode starts at $49/month.
What is Geckoboard best used for?
Geckoboard is most often used for tv wall dashboards for office and operations displays, live kpi monitoring for sales and support teams, sharing read-only metrics widely, since viewers are unlimited on every tier, alerting when a metric crosses a threshold. Of those, tv wall dashboards for office and operations displays and live kpi monitoring for sales and support teams are not what Glassnode is typically brought in for.
What can Geckoboard do that Glassnode cannot?
Geckoboard covers Real-time Updates, TV Mode, Custom Widgets, Data Blending. Glassnode covers On-chain Metrics, Market Indicators, Exchange Flows, Whale Tracking. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Geckoboard: How much does Geckoboard cost?

Geckoboard offers Essentials at $79 per month, Performance at $319 per month, and custom-priced Enterprise plans. All plans are billed annually. A 14-day free trial is available.

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Glassnode: How much does Glassnode cost?

Glassnode Advanced plan costs $49 per month with 300+ daily-resolution metrics. Professional plan pricing is custom and requires contacting sales. Vector service starts at $749 per month for market regime analysis.

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Geckoboard: Is there an annual billing discount for Geckoboard?

Yes, annual billing provides 20% savings compared to monthly pricing. Pricing is shown for annual billing with VAT not included.

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Glassnode: Does Glassnode have a free tier?

No free tier is available on the pricing page. Glassnode requires a paid subscription to access its metrics and analytics.

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Geckoboard: What are the add-on costs for additional Geckoboard resources?

Additional dashboards cost $24 each, extra editors cost $20 each, and additional screens cost $20 each. All add-ons are billed with the annual subscription.

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Glassnode: What is the difference between Advanced and Professional plans?

Advanced plan ($49/month) includes 300+ daily metrics, 4 years history, and is limited to personal use with 1 seat. Professional plan features 1500+ metrics, up to 15 years history, 10-minute updates, API access, and commercial use rights, but requires a custom quote.

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Geckoboard: Does Geckoboard offer discounts for nonprofits?

Yes, Geckoboard offers 20% off any plan for nonprofit organizations.

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