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Thursday, December 11, 2025

Tool Comparison

Dune vs Orion Advisor Tech 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, Wallet / Address Monitoring, NFT Markets, Data Visualizations, Custom Dashboards, and Alerts coverage that Orion Advisor Tech skips.

Orion Advisor Tech includes Portfolio Accounting / Book of Record, Client & Investor Reporting, GIPS Composite Reporting, Rebalancing & Trading, Model Portfolios & Sleeves, Fee Billing & Invoicing, Householding & Multi-Entity, Alternatives / Capital Calls & Distributions, Client Portal & Mobile App, CRM & Workflow, Risk Metrics, Scenario & Stress Tests, Monte Carlo, Tax Lots / Lot Optimization, Broker Connectors, Courses & Certs, and Newsletters categories that Dune omits.

Dune has a free tier, while Orion Advisor Tech requires a paid plan.

Orion Advisor Tech offers mobile access, which Dune skips.

In depth comparison

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Dune

dune.com

Community‑driven onchain data platform for SQL‑based dashboards, APIs and real‑time data across 100+ blockchains. Uses a usage‑based credit system (Free, Analyst, Plus, Enterprise) where query compute and API usage consume credits. CSV downloads are limited to higher‑tier plans (Plus / legacy Premium) and private data uploads require a premium‑tier plan.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

  • Web-based onchain analytics studio to query decoded blockchain data with SQL and build interactive dashboards across EVM and non‑EVM chains.
  • Analytics Hub surfaces include a query editor, visualization builder, dashboards, Dune AI, upload-data flows, search and alerts so analysts can go from raw onchain tables to shareable insights in one place.
  • Dashboards support multiple visualization types plus markdown/text widgets where you can embed images or GIFs, lay out tiles, and add widgets directly from the query editor.
  • Alerts run on scheduled queries and can deliver notifications by email or via webhooks (including Slack) whenever the query executes, making it easier to monitor custom onchain conditions.
  • Upload Data lets you import CSV files into Dune, query them like any other table, and optionally keep uploads private on premium plans; updates can be pushed via the API.

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Orion Advisor Tech

orion.com

Integrated advisor-technology stack for RIAs and wealth firms, combining portfolio accounting, trading, Redtail CRM, compliance, risk analytics, planning, and client/advisor portals. Modules can be purchased standalone (e.g., Risk Intelligence with per-user SaaS pricing) or bundled into Essentials / Advantage Stacks; pricing for most stacks is by custom proposal.

Platforms

WebMobileAPI

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Most-in-one advisor tech platform for RIAs that unifies portfolio accounting, trading, Redtail CRM, compliance, risk analytics, planning, client portal, and advisor portal under Orion Advisor Solutions.
  • Portfolio accounting engine positioned as the #1 portfolio accounting solution by market share among advisors, with integrated billing, configurable client reporting, trading, professional services, cloud data warehousing, and data services.
  • Trading (Eclipse) delivers tax-intelligent trading at scale with household-level rebalancing, asset location optimization, daily tax-loss harvesting, sleeves for separate trading/reporting/billing, advanced cash monitoring, block trading, and multi-custodian trade file/FIX connectivity.
  • Orion Risk Intelligence provides next-generation risk analytics: 100+ regression-based macro stress test scenarios, portfolio and business risk dashboards, asset-drift tracking, proposal and IPS workflows, and firm-level KPI tracking, fueled by Morningstar data.
  • Risk Intelligence standalone pricing is published at $275 per user per month (with optional annual billing discount) and includes full access to stress tests, portfolio construction, 3D risk profile, proposal builder, and related tools; the module is also bundled into the Orion Advantage Stack.

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Where they differ

Dune

Distinct strengths include:

  • Web-based onchain analytics studio to query decoded blockchain data with SQL and build interactive dashboards across EVM and non‑EVM chains.
  • Analytics Hub surfaces include a query editor, visualization builder, dashboards, Dune AI, upload-data flows, search and alerts so analysts can go from raw onchain tables to shareable insights in one place.
  • Dashboards support multiple visualization types plus markdown/text widgets where you can embed images or GIFs, lay out tiles, and add widgets directly from the query editor.
  • Alerts run on scheduled queries and can deliver notifications by email or via webhooks (including Slack) whenever the query executes, making it easier to monitor custom onchain conditions.

Orion Advisor Tech

Distinct strengths include:

  • Most-in-one advisor tech platform for RIAs that unifies portfolio accounting, trading, Redtail CRM, compliance, risk analytics, planning, client portal, and advisor portal under Orion Advisor Solutions.
  • Portfolio accounting engine positioned as the #1 portfolio accounting solution by market share among advisors, with integrated billing, configurable client reporting, trading, professional services, cloud data warehousing, and data services.
  • Trading (Eclipse) delivers tax-intelligent trading at scale with household-level rebalancing, asset location optimization, daily tax-loss harvesting, sleeves for separate trading/reporting/billing, advanced cash monitoring, block trading, and multi-custodian trade file/FIX connectivity.
  • Orion Risk Intelligence provides next-generation risk analytics: 100+ regression-based macro stress test scenarios, portfolio and business risk dashboards, asset-drift tracking, proposal and IPS workflows, and firm-level KPI tracking, fueled by Morningstar data.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeDuneOrion Advisor Tech
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, Webhooks, Education, Videos, Blogs

Unique: On-chain Analytics, DEX / DeFi, Wallet / Address Monitoring, NFT Markets, Data Visualizations, Custom Dashboards, Alerts

Shared: Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, Webhooks, Education, Videos, Blogs

Unique: Portfolio Accounting / Book of Record, Client & Investor Reporting, GIPS Composite Reporting, Rebalancing & Trading, Model Portfolios & Sleeves, Fee Billing & Invoicing, Householding & Multi-Entity, Alternatives / Capital Calls & Distributions, Client Portal & Mobile App, CRM & Workflow, Risk Metrics, Scenario & Stress Tests, Monte Carlo, Tax Lots / Lot Optimization, Broker Connectors, Courses & Certs, Newsletters

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Cryptos

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds, Bonds, Options, Funds, Other

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, API

Web, Mobile, API

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Subscription

Key features

Core capabilities called out by each vendor

Unique

  • Web-based onchain analytics studio to query decoded blockchain data with SQL and build interactive dashboards across EVM and non‑EVM chains.
  • Analytics Hub surfaces include a query editor, visualization builder, dashboards, Dune AI, upload-data flows, search and alerts so analysts can go from raw onchain tables to shareable insights in one place.
  • Dashboards support multiple visualization types plus markdown/text widgets where you can embed images or GIFs, lay out tiles, and add widgets directly from the query editor.
  • Alerts run on scheduled queries and can deliver notifications by email or via webhooks (including Slack) whenever the query executes, making it easier to monitor custom onchain conditions.
  • Upload Data lets you import CSV files into Dune, query them like any other table, and optionally keep uploads private on premium plans; updates can be pushed via the API.
  • Analytics APIs expose the same datasets that power dashboards over REST, letting you execute saved queries, fetch results as JSON or CSV, and integrate via Trino/dbt connectors or other tools.

Unique

  • Most-in-one advisor tech platform for RIAs that unifies portfolio accounting, trading, Redtail CRM, compliance, risk analytics, planning, client portal, and advisor portal under Orion Advisor Solutions.
  • Portfolio accounting engine positioned as the #1 portfolio accounting solution by market share among advisors, with integrated billing, configurable client reporting, trading, professional services, cloud data warehousing, and data services.
  • Trading (Eclipse) delivers tax-intelligent trading at scale with household-level rebalancing, asset location optimization, daily tax-loss harvesting, sleeves for separate trading/reporting/billing, advanced cash monitoring, block trading, and multi-custodian trade file/FIX connectivity.
  • Orion Risk Intelligence provides next-generation risk analytics: 100+ regression-based macro stress test scenarios, portfolio and business risk dashboards, asset-drift tracking, proposal and IPS workflows, and firm-level KPI tracking, fueled by Morningstar data.
  • Risk Intelligence standalone pricing is published at $275 per user per month (with optional annual billing discount) and includes full access to stress tests, portfolio construction, 3D risk profile, proposal builder, and related tools; the module is also bundled into the Orion Advantage Stack.
  • Orion Planning adds goals- and cash-flow-based financial planning with Monte Carlo simulations and probability-of-success metrics, tying client financial goals back to Orion portfolios and reports.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Dune and Orion Advisor Tech both support?

Both platforms cover Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, Webhooks, Education, Videos, and Blogs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

Dune offers a free entry point, while Orion Advisor Tech requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

Which tool has mobile access?

Orion Advisor Tech ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Dune focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Dune differentiates itself with Web-based onchain analytics studio to query decoded blockchain data with SQL and build interactive dashboards across EVM and non‑EVM chains., Analytics Hub surfaces include a query editor, visualization builder, dashboards, Dune AI, upload-data flows, search and alerts so analysts can go from raw onchain tables to shareable insights in one place., and Dashboards support multiple visualization types plus markdown/text widgets where you can embed images or GIFs, lay out tiles, and add widgets directly from the query editor., whereas Orion Advisor Tech stands out for Most-in-one advisor tech platform for RIAs that unifies portfolio accounting, trading, Redtail CRM, compliance, risk analytics, planning, client portal, and advisor portal under Orion Advisor Solutions., Portfolio accounting engine positioned as the #1 portfolio accounting solution by market share among advisors, with integrated billing, configurable client reporting, trading, professional services, cloud data warehousing, and data services., and Trading (Eclipse) delivers tax-intelligent trading at scale with household-level rebalancing, asset location optimization, daily tax-loss harvesting, sleeves for separate trading/reporting/billing, advanced cash monitoring, block trading, and multi-custodian trade file/FIX connectivity..

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