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Dune vs Similarweb 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 Similarweb skips.

Similarweb includes App & Website Traffic, APIs & SDKs, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins categories that Dune omits.

In depth comparison

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

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

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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Similarweb

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Digital intelligence platform providing website and app traffic data, engagement benchmarks, and competitive insights. API access is sold separately or bundled with Enterprise plans, and is required for most native integrations (Excel, Sheets, Tableau, Power BI, Salesforce, HubSpot, Snowflake, Databricks). Webhooks support daily and monthly data release notifications. A free DigitalRank API offers basic website ranking data.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Website traffic and engagement analytics, including keyword research, referral sources, and a free traffic checker tool.
APIs available in REST and Batch modes: REST delivers JSON responses, while Batch handles large CSV reports.
Webhook support for subscribing to daily or monthly data releases, with options to manage subscriptions directly.
Data Exporter for no-code bulk exports, including scheduled email delivery and CSV downloads.
Bulk input support for uploading CSV lists (up to ~1M entries per report) to create large exports.

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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.

Similarweb

Distinct strengths include:

App & Website Traffic APIs & SDKs Sheets / Excel Add-ins

Website traffic and engagement analytics, including keyword research, referral sources, and a free traffic checker tool.
APIs available in REST and Batch modes: REST delivers JSON responses, while Batch handles large CSV reports.
Webhook support for subscribing to daily or monthly data releases, with options to manage subscriptions directly.
Data Exporter for no-code bulk exports, including scheduled email delivery and CSV downloads.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Dune	Similarweb
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: App & Website Traffic, APIs & SDKs, Sheets / Excel Add-ins
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Cryptos	Other
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 Website traffic and engagement analytics, including keyword research, referral sources, and a free traffic checker tool. APIs available in REST and Batch modes: REST delivers JSON responses, while Batch handles large CSV reports. Webhook support for subscribing to daily or monthly data releases, with options to manage subscriptions directly. Data Exporter for no-code bulk exports, including scheduled email delivery and CSV downloads. Bulk input support for uploading CSV lists (up to ~1M entries per report) to create large exports. Dashboard and table exports in Excel, PDF, PPT, and PNG formats.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Yes
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Dune and Similarweb 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 Similarweb require subscriptions?

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

How can you access Dune and Similarweb?

Both Dune and Similarweb 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 Similarweb stands out for Website traffic and engagement analytics, including keyword research, referral sources, and a free traffic checker tool., APIs available in REST and Batch modes: REST delivers JSON responses, while Batch handles large CSV reports., and Webhook support for subscribing to daily or monthly data releases, with options to manage subscriptions directly..

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