Cryptocurrency & Blockchain · head to head
Zapper vs Dune Analytics
Zapper
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
Track and manage your entire DeFi portfolio
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Zapper covers Portfolio Tracking, Dune Analytics covers SQL Queries.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Zapper and Dune Analytics actually diverge.
| Attribute | Zapper | Dune Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | freemium |
| Category | Cryptocurrency & Blockchain | Unknown |
| Founded | 2020 | 2018 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), 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 Zapper
- Portfolio Tracking
- Zaps
- NFT Gallery
- Event Feed
- Quests
- Multi-chain
- DeFi protocols
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.
Zapper
- Portfolionot Dune Analytics
- Definot Dune Analytics
- Analytics
Dune Analytics
- Analytics
- Datanot Zapper
- Researchnot Zapper
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.
Zapper
Nothing recorded yet. See the Zapper review.
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
Zapper
Free- FreeFree
- Portfolio tracking
- Zaps
- NFT gallery
Dune Analytics
Free- FreeFree
- Public queries
- Community dashboards
- Limited executions
- Plus$349/month
- Private queries
- CSV export
- Priority execution
Which should you pick?
Choose Zapper if
- You need portfolio tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want zaps.
Choose Dune Analytics if
- You need sql queries.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want dashboards.
Questions people ask
- Is Zapper or Dune Analytics better?
- Neither clearly leads. Zapper 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, Zapper or Dune Analytics?
- Zapper starts at Free and Dune Analytics at Free.
- Does Zapper or Dune Analytics run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Zapper for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Zapper best used for?
- Zapper is most often used for portfolio, defi, analytics. Of those, portfolio and defi are not what Dune Analytics is typically brought in for.
- What can Zapper do that Dune Analytics cannot?
- Zapper covers Portfolio Tracking, Zaps, NFT Gallery, Event Feed. 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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