VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Sunday, December 7, 2025

Tool Comparison

Glassnode vs OpenCorporates comparison

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

Quick takeaways

Glassnode adds On-chain Analytics, DEX / DeFi, Crypto Derivatives, Data Visualizations, and Alerts coverage that OpenCorporates skips.

OpenCorporates includes Regulatory Filings Monitoring, and Other categories that Glassnode omits.

In depth comparison

Glassnode

glassnode.com

On-chain market intelligence platform covering BTC, ETH and multi-asset crypto with derivatives, spot/ETF, and DeFi datasets. Studio offers charts, Workbench (custom formulas), dashboards and alerts (email/Telegram). A production REST API is available as a paid add-on to the Professional plan, with plan-based credits and rate limiting. Metric resolutions include 10-minute, 1-hour, daily, weekly and monthly; new datapoints typically publish ~10 minutes after each aggregation window ends. Entity-adjusted and point-in-time metric variants are available for backtesting integrity.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Studio: charts library, dashboards, and data downloads for on-chain + market metrics.
Workbench: build custom charts by combining multiple metrics and applying formulas.
Alerts: set metric thresholds and receive notifications via email or Telegram.
Derivatives & market data: funding rates, open interest, options skews, spot/ETF flows.
REST API with API-key auth and plan-based credits; bulk endpoints available.

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OpenCorporates

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The world’s largest open database of legal entities, offering both a public-facing search and an API. Free access is available for personal or public-benefit use, while commercial API access and bulk datasets require a paid plan. Bulk deliveries are provided via SFTP in CSV format, and the platform includes a public status page for web, API, knowledge base, and SFTP availability.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

230M+ company records spanning 145+ jurisdictions, aggregated from 140+ official registries with full provenance and source links.
Versioned REST API with JSON (default) or XML output; API keys required. Free tier provides up to 200 requests per month (50 per day).
OpenRefine Reconciliation API allows entity-matching from company names to legal identifiers.
Enterprise bulk access via SFTP, with six structured CSV datasets (Companies, Officers, Non-Registered Addresses, Alternative Names, Additional Identifiers, and Relationships).
Relationships dataset includes 30M+ links covering subsidiaries, branches, control statements, and shareholdings, with data from sources like the SEC and UK PSC.

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Where they differ

Glassnode

Distinct strengths include:

On-chain Analytics DEX / DeFi Crypto Derivatives Data Visualizations Alerts

Studio: charts library, dashboards, and data downloads for on-chain + market metrics.
Workbench: build custom charts by combining multiple metrics and applying formulas.
Alerts: set metric thresholds and receive notifications via email or Telegram.
Derivatives & market data: funding rates, open interest, options skews, spot/ETF flows.

OpenCorporates

Distinct strengths include:

Regulatory Filings Monitoring Other

230M+ company records spanning 145+ jurisdictions, aggregated from 140+ official registries with full provenance and source links.
Versioned REST API with JSON (default) or XML output; API keys required. Free tier provides up to 200 requests per month (50 per day).
OpenRefine Reconciliation API allows entity-matching from company names to legal identifiers.
Enterprise bulk access via SFTP, with six structured CSV datasets (Companies, Officers, Non-Registered Addresses, Alternative Names, Additional Identifiers, and Relationships).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Glassnode	OpenCorporates
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data APIs Unique: On-chain Analytics, DEX / DeFi, Crypto Derivatives, Data Visualizations, Alerts	Shared: Data APIs Unique: Regulatory Filings Monitoring, Other
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Cryptos, Futures, Options	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 Studio: charts library, dashboards, and data downloads for on-chain + market metrics. Workbench: build custom charts by combining multiple metrics and applying formulas. Alerts: set metric thresholds and receive notifications via email or Telegram. Derivatives & market data: funding rates, open interest, options skews, spot/ETF flows. REST API with API-key auth and plan-based credits; bulk endpoints available. DeFi protocol coverage (e.g., Uniswap, Lido, Maker, Compound) via API endpoints.	Unique 230M+ company records spanning 145+ jurisdictions, aggregated from 140+ official registries with full provenance and source links. Versioned REST API with JSON (default) or XML output; API keys required. Free tier provides up to 200 requests per month (50 per day). OpenRefine Reconciliation API allows entity-matching from company names to legal identifiers. Enterprise bulk access via SFTP, with six structured CSV datasets (Companies, Officers, Non-Registered Addresses, Alternative Names, Additional Identifiers, and Relationships). Relationships dataset includes 30M+ links covering subsidiaries, branches, control statements, and shareholdings, with data from sources like the SEC and UK PSC. Data acquisition ranges from hourly to quarterly; registry ingestion checks run every 5 minutes. Bulk deliveries are typically no more than one month behind official registries.
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 Glassnode and OpenCorporates both support?

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

Do Glassnode and OpenCorporates require subscriptions?

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

How can you access Glassnode and OpenCorporates?

Both Glassnode and OpenCorporates 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?

Glassnode differentiates itself with Studio: charts library, dashboards, and data downloads for on-chain + market metrics., Workbench: build custom charts by combining multiple metrics and applying formulas., and Alerts: set metric thresholds and receive notifications via email or Telegram., whereas OpenCorporates stands out for 230M+ company records spanning 145+ jurisdictions, aggregated from 140+ official registries with full provenance and source links., Versioned REST API with JSON (default) or XML output; API keys required. Free tier provides up to 200 requests per month (50 per day)., and OpenRefine Reconciliation API allows entity-matching from company names to legal identifiers..

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