Cryptocurrency & Blockchain · head to head
QuickNode vs Dune Analytics
The short version
- Each has a real cost: QuickNode rate limited by plan in requests per second, at 15 on the free trial, 50 on Build and 125 on Accelerate, so throughput is a paid feature separate from volume; Dune Analytics free tier has 10-minute query execution delay versus 1-2 minutes on paid plans
- They diverge on capability: QuickNode covers Node APIs, Dune Analytics covers SQL Queries.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which QuickNode and Dune Analytics actually diverge.
| Attribute | QuickNode | Dune Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Api, Web | Web |
| Founded | 2017 | 2018 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cryptocurrency & Blockchain).
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 QuickNode
- Node APIs
- NFT API
- Token API
- Streams
- Functions
- 25+ blockchains
- Marketplace add-ons
- Api support
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.
QuickNode
- Running blockchain node infrastructure without operating nodesnot Dune Analytics
- Querying chain data and broadcasting transactions over an APInot Dune Analytics
Dune Analytics
- Analyticsnot QuickNode
- Datanot QuickNode
- Researchnot QuickNode
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
QuickNode
- Rate limited by plan in requests per second, at 15 on the free trial, 50 on Build and 125 on Accelerate, so throughput is a paid feature separate from volume
- Endpoints are also rationed, at 1 on the free trial and 10 on Build
- Credit overage is charged per million and only falls with plan, from $0.62 on Build to $0.50 on Business
- Support response time is sold as a tier, from a 24 hour SLA on Build down to 8 hours on Scale
- SSO and RBAC are Enterprise only
- The free offering is a trial rather than a standing free tier
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
QuickNode
Free- FreeFree
- 10M API credits
- 1 endpoint
- Core add-ons
- Starter$49/month
- 100M API credits
- 3 endpoints
- All add-ons
- Growth$299/month
- 750M API credits
- 10 endpoints
- Priority support
Dune Analytics
Free- FreeFree
- Public queries
- Community dashboards
- Limited executions
- Plus$349/month
- Private queries
- CSV export
- Priority execution
Which should you pick?
Choose QuickNode if
- You need node apis.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Api, Web.
- You also want nft api.
Choose Dune Analytics if
- You need sql queries.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want dashboards.
Questions people ask
- Is QuickNode or Dune Analytics better?
- Neither clearly leads. QuickNode 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, QuickNode or Dune Analytics?
- QuickNode starts at Free and Dune Analytics at Free.
- Does QuickNode or Dune Analytics run on more platforms?
- QuickNode runs on Api, Web. Dune Analytics runs on Web.
- Can I use QuickNode for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is QuickNode best used for?
- QuickNode is most often used for running blockchain node infrastructure without operating nodes, querying chain data and broadcasting transactions over an api. Of those, running blockchain node infrastructure without operating nodes and querying chain data and broadcasting transactions over an api are not what Dune Analytics is typically brought in for.
- What can QuickNode do that Dune Analytics cannot?
- QuickNode covers Node APIs, NFT API, Token API, Streams. 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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