Cryptocurrency & Blockchain · head to head
Glassnode vs Dune Analytics
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Glassnode pricing tiers and free tier limitations not published on public website; requires direct inquiry; Dune Analytics free tier has 10-minute query execution delay versus 1-2 minutes on paid plans
- They diverge on capability: Glassnode covers On-chain Metrics, Dune Analytics covers SQL Queries.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Glassnode and Dune Analytics actually diverge.
| Attribute | Glassnode | Dune Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Platforms | Web, API, CLI, Snowflake integration | Web |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cryptocurrency & Blockchain), founded (2018).
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 Glassnode
- On-chain Metrics
- Market Indicators
- Exchange Flows
- Whale Tracking
- Derivatives Data
- API
- Studio dashboards
Only in Dune Analytics
- SQL Queries
- Dashboards
- Multi-chain Data
- API Access
- Spellbook
- 20+ blockchains
- Community wizards
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Glassnode
- On-chain cryptocurrency analyticsnot Dune Analytics
- Bitcoin and Ethereum market researchnot Dune Analytics
- Institutional crypto asset analysisnot Dune Analytics
Dune Analytics
- Analyticsnot Glassnode
- Datanot Glassnode
- Researchnot Glassnode
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Glassnode
- Pricing tiers and free tier limitations not published on public website; requires direct inquiry
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Glassnode
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Glassnode review.
Dune Analytics
Free- FreeFree
- Public queries
- Community dashboards
- Limited executions
- Plus$349/month
- Private queries
- CSV export
- Priority execution
Which should you pick?
Choose Glassnode if
- You need on-chain metrics.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, API, CLI, Snowflake integration.
- You also want market indicators.
Choose Dune Analytics if
- You need sql queries.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want dashboards.
Questions people ask
- Is Glassnode or Dune Analytics better?
- Neither clearly leads. Glassnode starts at Free and Dune Analytics at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Glassnode or Dune Analytics?
- Glassnode starts at Free and Dune Analytics at Free.
- Does Glassnode or Dune Analytics run on more platforms?
- Glassnode runs on Web, API, CLI, Snowflake integration. Dune Analytics runs on Web.
- Can I use Glassnode for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Glassnode best used for?
- Glassnode is most often used for on-chain cryptocurrency analytics, bitcoin and ethereum market research, institutional crypto asset analysis. Of those, on-chain cryptocurrency analytics and bitcoin and ethereum market research are not what Dune Analytics is typically brought in for.
- What can Glassnode do that Dune Analytics cannot?
- Glassnode covers On-chain Metrics, Market Indicators, Exchange Flows, Whale Tracking. Dune Analytics covers SQL Queries, Dashboards, Multi-chain Data, API Access. 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.
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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