★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Glassnode vs MarineTraffic
Pick Glassnode if
Glassnode
Free • From $49/mo · Web · API
- You care about on-chain analytics, DEX / defi, and crypto derivatives, things MarineTraffic doesn't offer
Pick MarineTraffic if
MarineTraffic
Free • Paid plans available · Web · Mobile · API
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about shipping & trade, something Glassnode doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Glassnode and MarineTraffic cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, APIs & data feeds, data visualizations, and alerts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. Glassnode simply does more: 7 categories to MarineTraffic's 4, including on-chain analytics, DEX / defi, and crypto derivatives. MarineTraffic counters by being completely free.
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Key differences at a glance
- Mobile app
- MarineTraffic
- Broader coverage
- Glassnode7 vs 4 categories
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $49/mo | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | 11 limits: Free: access: Limited evaluation access, Advanced: metrics: 300+ +9 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | No | Yes |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | — | No |
Integrations | Snowflake, BigQuery +2 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +5 more | — |
Categories covered | 7 | 4 |
Regions | — | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Real-time and End of Day and Granularity: Minute and EOD | Latency: Streaming |
Capabilities | DEX data and Crypto derivatives | — |
Security | Status page | — |
| Try it | Visit Glassnode | Visit MarineTraffic |
Where each one shines
What Glassnode and MarineTraffic each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Glassnode and MarineTraffic each do best.What Glassnode does best
- Glassnode Studio for crypto dashboards, charting, metrics libraries, workbench analysis, and hypothesis testing.
- Analysis of on-chain metrics alongside spot, ETF, futures, and options market data for digital assets.
- 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.
- Professional for entity-adjusted metrics and point-in-time metric versions designed to reduce look-ahead bias in backtesting.
- Tools for creating custom alerts, with current plan limits listed as 10 on Advanced and 500 on Professional.
What MarineTraffic does best
- Tracking vessels on a live AIS map with filters for ship type, capacity, status, destination, and custom smart filters.
- Tools for creating notifications for port calls, area entries, speed or course changes, drifting, ETA updates, draught updates, proximity events, and AIS coverage changes.
- Email, mobile push, and notification archives to monitor maritime events are available without constantly watching the map.
- Views for reviewing Past Track playback, with history depth varying by plan from limited free access to deeper Enterprise history.
- Route-forecast tools for path previews, ETA detail, and speed detail where the plan supports them.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Glassnode and MarineTraffic, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Glassnode and MarineTraffic, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | CryptosETFsFuturesOptions | Other |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailInstitutional InvestorsAnalystsQuants/DevelopersHedge FundsAsset Managers | Not specified |
Regions | Not specified | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker | Not specified |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | Streaming |
Data granularity | MinuteEOD | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | REST |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeyDocs | Auth: APIKey |
Import methods | Not specified | CSVManual |
Integrations | SnowflakeBigQueryMicrosoft ExcelMCP | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVJSON | CSV |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status page | Not specified |
Capability signals | DEX dataCrypto derivatives | Not specified |
Vendor & support | GlassnodeSupport: Email | Kpler (MarineTraffic)Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Freeaccess: Limited evaluation access | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $49/mo“Advanced”metrics: 300+ · metric resolution: 24h · +3 more | Subscription“Basic” |
| Tier 2 | $749/mo“Glassnode Vector” | Subscription“Essential” |
| Top plan | — | Subscription“Enterprise” |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“Professional”metrics: Up to 1,500+ · history: Up to 15+ years · +3 more | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Glassnode and MarineTraffic?
Glassnode leans toward on-chain analytics, DEX / defi, and crypto derivatives, while MarineTraffic puts more weight on data visualizations, APIs & data feeds, and shipping & trade. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Glassnode and MarineTraffic cost?
Good news: both Glassnode and MarineTraffic have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use Glassnode or MarineTraffic on my phone?
MarineTraffic lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Glassnode doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Do Glassnode and MarineTraffic have APIs?
Yes, both offer API access, so developers and quants can pull data programmatically or wire up their own integrations.
Should I choose Glassnode or MarineTraffic?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Glassnode if on-chain analytics and DEX / defi matter to you; go with MarineTraffic if you'd rather have shipping & trade. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Glassnode and MarineTraffic cover?
Glassnode covers cryptos, ETFs, and futures. MarineTraffic covers other.
Do Glassnode and MarineTraffic offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from Glassnode and MarineTraffic?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
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