★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Dune vs Glassnode
Pick Dune if
Dune
Best for wallet / address monitoring and NFT markets
Free • From $75/mo · Web · API
- You care about wallet / address monitoring, NFT markets, and custom dashboards, things Glassnode doesn't offer
Pick Glassnode if
Glassnode
Best for crypto derivatives and backtesting
Free • From $49/mo · Web · API
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $49/mo instead of $75/mo
- You care about crypto derivatives and backtesting, things Dune doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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The verdict
The bottom line
Dune and Glassnode cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including on-chain analytics, DEX / defi, and data visualizations), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Dune simply does more: 12 categories to Glassnode's 7, including wallet / address monitoring, NFT markets, and custom dashboards. Glassnode counters by starting cheaper at $49/mo.
Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- Glassnode$49/mo vs $75/mo
- Broader coverage
- Dune12 vs 7 categories
- Asset coverage
- GlassnodeAdds ETFs and futures
- Free plan
- Both
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $75/mo | Free • From $49/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 6 limits: Free: credits per month: 2,500, Free: low rpm: 15 rpm +4 more | 11 limits: Free: access: Limited evaluation access, Advanced: metrics: 300+ +9 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | No |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | No | — |
Integrations | Trino, dbt +4 more | Snowflake, BigQuery +2 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +5 more |
Categories covered | 12 | 7 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time | Latency: Real-time and End of Day and Granularity: Minute and EOD |
Capabilities | DEX data and Wallet tracking | DEX data and Crypto derivatives |
Security | Status page | Status page |
| Try it | Visit Dune | Visit Glassnode |
Standout features
What Dune does best
- Query decoded blockchain data with SQL and build interactive dashboards across EVM and non-EVM chains.
- Use the Analytics Hub for query editing, visualizations, dashboards, Dune AI, uploaded data, search, and alerts in one workflow.
- Build dashboards with charts, markdown, text widgets, images, GIFs, tiles, and visualizations created directly from query results.
- Create scheduled query alerts that notify by email or webhook, including Slack-style workflows, when custom onchain conditions update.
- Upload CSV data into Dune, query it alongside onchain tables, and keep uploads private on plans that support private data.
What Glassnode does best
- Use Glassnode Studio for crypto dashboards, charting, metrics libraries, workbench analysis, and hypothesis testing.
- Analyze on-chain metrics alongside spot, ETF, futures, and options market data for digital assets.
- Choose metric tiers by plan: Free covers evaluation access, Advanced adds 300+ daily-resolution metrics, and Professional unlocks up to 1,500+ premium metrics where configured.
- Use Professional for entity-adjusted metrics and point-in-time metric versions designed to reduce look-ahead bias in backtesting.
- Create custom alerts, with current plan limits listed as 10 on Advanced and 500 on Professional.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Cryptos | CryptosETFsFuturesOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersStudents/Researchers | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersHedge FundsAsset Managers |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | Not specified |
Coverage details | Not specified | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | MinuteEOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | REST |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python, TS, and GoWebhooksDocs | Auth: APIKeyDocs |
Import methods | CSV | Not specified |
Integrations | TrinodbtSnowflakeBigQueryDatabricksMCP | SnowflakeBigQueryMicrosoft ExcelMCP |
Export formats | CSVJSON | CSVJSON |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status page | Status page |
Capability signals | DEX dataWallet tracking | DEX dataCrypto derivatives |
Vendor & support | DuneCountry: NorwayFounded 2018Support: Email | GlassnodeSupport: Email |
Green tags are exclusive to that tool in this comparison.
Pricing breakdown
$75/mo
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- credits per month: 2,500
- low rpm: 15 rpm
- +1 more
- credits per month: 4,000
- credits per month: 25,000
- api calls per minute: 200
$49/mo
Lower starting price
Plans & pricing
- access: Limited evaluation access
- metrics: 300+
- metric resolution: 24h
- +3 more
- metrics: Up to 1,500+
- history: Up to 15+ years
- +3 more
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
5Where the two tools cover the same ground.
Dune strengths
7What you only get with Dune.
Glassnode strengths
2What you only get with Glassnode.
Community category leaders
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Dune and Glassnode?
Dune leans toward on-chain analytics, DEX / defi, and wallet / address monitoring, while Glassnode puts more weight on on-chain analytics, DEX / defi, and crypto derivatives. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Dune and Glassnode cost?
Good news: both Dune and Glassnode have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Do Dune and Glassnode have APIs?
Yes, both offer API access, so developers and quants can pull data programmatically or wire up their own integrations.
Should I choose Dune or Glassnode?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Dune if wallet / address monitoring and NFT markets matter to you; go with Glassnode if you'd rather have crypto derivatives and backtesting. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Dune and Glassnode cover?
Both cover cryptos. Glassnode adds ETFs, futures, and options on top.
Do Dune and Glassnode offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from Dune and Glassnode?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
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