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Dune vs Total Real Returns 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, Custom Dashboards, Alerts, Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, Webhooks, Education, Videos, and Blogs coverage that Total Real Returns skips.

Total Real Returns includes Risk Metrics categories that Dune omits.

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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Total Real Returns

totalrealreturns.com

Web tool for CPI-U inflation-adjusted ("real") and nominal total return charts with dividends reinvested, plus returns tables and drawdowns (EOD; daily updates ~8pm ET).

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

  • CPI-U inflation-adjusted "Total Real Return" charts with dividends reinvested (purchasing-power view).
  • Toggle inflation adjustment on/off (real vs. nominal dollars) on chart pages.
  • Compare multiple symbols on a single chart by entering comma-separated tickers.
  • Controls for custom date ranges and normalization modes (Start=1, End=1, IPO=1, Off).
  • Per-symbol performance breakdown includes overall return, exponential trendline/annualized rates (with R^2), growth of $10,000, annual returns, and drawdowns.

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Where they differ

Dune

Distinct strengths include:

On-chain AnalyticsDEX / DeFiWallet / Address MonitoringNFT MarketsCustom DashboardsAlertsData APIsAPIs & SDKs
  • 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.

Total Real Returns

Distinct strengths include:

Risk Metrics
  • CPI-U inflation-adjusted "Total Real Return" charts with dividends reinvested (purchasing-power view).
  • Toggle inflation adjustment on/off (real vs. nominal dollars) on chart pages.
  • Compare multiple symbols on a single chart by entering comma-separated tickers.
  • Controls for custom date ranges and normalization modes (Start=1, End=1, IPO=1, Off).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeDuneTotal Real Returns
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Data Visualizations

Unique: On-chain Analytics, DEX / DeFi, Wallet / Address Monitoring, NFT Markets, Custom Dashboards, Alerts, Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, Webhooks, Education, Videos, Blogs

Shared: Data Visualizations

Unique: Risk Metrics

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Cryptos

Stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Currencies

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, API

Web

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

Free

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

  • CPI-U inflation-adjusted "Total Real Return" charts with dividends reinvested (purchasing-power view).
  • Toggle inflation adjustment on/off (real vs. nominal dollars) on chart pages.
  • Compare multiple symbols on a single chart by entering comma-separated tickers.
  • Controls for custom date ranges and normalization modes (Start=1, End=1, IPO=1, Off).
  • Per-symbol performance breakdown includes overall return, exponential trendline/annualized rates (with R^2), growth of $10,000, annual returns, and drawdowns.
  • Instrument pages include common stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and a USDOLLAR cash/currency series.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Dune and Total Real Returns both support?

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

Do Dune and Total Real Returns require subscriptions?

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

How can you access Dune and Total Real Returns?

Both Dune and Total Real Returns 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 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 Total Real Returns stands out for CPI-U inflation-adjusted "Total Real Return" charts with dividends reinvested (purchasing-power view)., Toggle inflation adjustment on/off (real vs. nominal dollars) on chart pages., and Compare multiple symbols on a single chart by entering comma-separated tickers..

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