VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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Dune vs OpenBB comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

Dune adds On-chain Analytics, DEX / DeFi, and Crypto Derivatives coverage that OpenBB skips.

OpenBB includes APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Custom Dashboards, News, IPO, Dividends, Splits, Interest Rates, GDP, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Options & Derivatives, Quant, Financials, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, AI, and AI Chat categories that Dune omits.

Dune highlights: Interactive dashboards and charts built with DuneSQL over raw, decoded, and curated ‘Spellbook’ datasets., Cross-chain catalog for EVM and non-EVM chains (e.g., Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin, NEAR), including curated token price tables., and Dune API with SQL endpoints, preset endpoints (DEX, EVM contracts, markets, Farcaster, projects), and executions/results retrieval..

OpenBB is known for: REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported., Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings., and Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows..

Dune

dune.com

Community-powered, cross-chain analytics platform with SQL-based dashboards and a production API. Supports 100+ blockchains (raw, decoded, and curated ‘Spellbook’ tables). API returns JSON/CSV from saved queries and preset endpoints (DEX, markets, Farcaster, contracts, etc.).

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Interactive dashboards and charts built with DuneSQL over raw, decoded, and curated ‘Spellbook’ datasets.
Cross-chain catalog for EVM and non-EVM chains (e.g., Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin, NEAR), including curated token price tables.
Dune API with SQL endpoints, preset endpoints (DEX, EVM contracts, markets, Farcaster, projects), and executions/results retrieval.
Programmatic exports (JSON/CSV) for embedding and downstream analytics; plan-based rate limits.
“Sim by Dune” developer offering with self-serve (Builder) tier for realtime multi-chain API access and separate enterprise IDX.

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OpenBB

openbb.co

Open-source data and analytics platform with a REST API, Python SDK, and an enterprise workspace for custom dashboards and apps. The free Community plan includes unlimited dashboards and 20 AI Copilot queries per day. Pro adds collaboration features, Excel integration, secure deployment (VPC/on-prem), and export options. Infrastructure is SOC 2 Type II certified, with SSO support and a public status page.

Platforms

Web

API

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported.
Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings.
Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows.
Workspace dashboards and apps with customizable widgets; unlimited dashboards on the Community tier.
OpenBB Copilot AI chat that integrates dashboard widgets as context and supports attachments (PDF, CSV, XLSX).

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

2 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Data APIs, and Data Visualizations.

Where they differ

Dune

Distinct strengths include:

On-chain Analytics

DEX / DeFi

Crypto Derivatives

Interactive dashboards and charts built with DuneSQL over raw, decoded, and curated ‘Spellbook’ datasets.
Cross-chain catalog for EVM and non-EVM chains (e.g., Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin, NEAR), including curated token price tables.
Dune API with SQL endpoints, preset endpoints (DEX, EVM contracts, markets, Farcaster, projects), and executions/results retrieval.
Programmatic exports (JSON/CSV) for embedding and downstream analytics; plan-based rate limits.

OpenBB

Distinct strengths include:

APIs & SDKs

Sheets / Excel Add-ins

REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported.
Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings.
Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows.
Workspace dashboards and apps with customizable widgets; unlimited dashboards on the Community tier.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Dune	OpenBB
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data APIs, Data Visualizations Unique: On-chain Analytics, DEX / DeFi, Crypto Derivatives	Shared: Data APIs, Data Visualizations Unique: APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Custom Dashboards, News, IPO, Dividends, Splits, Interest Rates, GDP, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, Commitment of Traders (COT), Dark Pool & Off-Exchange, Options & Derivatives, Quant, Financials, Transcripts, ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Price Targets, Regulatory Filings Monitoring, AI, AI Chat
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Cryptos	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Cryptos
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Interactive dashboards and charts built with DuneSQL over raw, decoded, and curated ‘Spellbook’ datasets. Cross-chain catalog for EVM and non-EVM chains (e.g., Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin, NEAR), including curated token price tables. Dune API with SQL endpoints, preset endpoints (DEX, EVM contracts, markets, Farcaster, projects), and executions/results retrieval. Programmatic exports (JSON/CSV) for embedding and downstream analytics; plan-based rate limits. “Sim by Dune” developer offering with self-serve (Builder) tier for realtime multi-chain API access and separate enterprise IDX.	Unique REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported. Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings. Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows. Workspace dashboards and apps with customizable widgets; unlimited dashboards on the Community tier. OpenBB Copilot AI chat that integrates dashboard widgets as context and supports attachments (PDF, CSV, XLSX). Community plan includes 20 Copilot queries/day; Pro adds Excel Add-in, data export, team roles and sharing, and SSO (Azure/Google).
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Dune and OpenBB both support?

Both platforms cover Data APIs, and Data Visualizations workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Dune and OpenBB require subscriptions?

Both Dune and OpenBB keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Dune and OpenBB?

Both Dune and OpenBB prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Dune differentiates itself with Interactive dashboards and charts built with DuneSQL over raw, decoded, and curated ‘Spellbook’ datasets., Cross-chain catalog for EVM and non-EVM chains (e.g., Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin, NEAR), including curated token price tables., and Dune API with SQL endpoints, preset endpoints (DEX, EVM contracts, markets, Farcaster, projects), and executions/results retrieval., whereas OpenBB stands out for REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported., Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings., and Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows..

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