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Glassnode vs SpotGamma 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, and Data APIs coverage that SpotGamma skips.

SpotGamma includes Options & Derivatives, Screeners, Courses & Certs, and Blogs categories that Glassnode omits.

Glassnode has a free tier, while SpotGamma requires a paid plan.

In depth comparison

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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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SpotGamma

spotgamma.com

Options‑market microstructure & dealer‑positioning analytics. Core modules: Equity Hub (key levels for 3,500+ US stocks/ETFs), HIRO real‑time options‑flow indicator (down‑to‑the‑second), an S&P 500 heatmap (TRACE), a Volatility Dashboard, FlowPatrol unusual flow insights, plus Compass & Scanners for setups. Widely used by intraday/index traders; integrates with TradingView, Bookmap, NinjaTrader, Sierra Chart, Thinkorswim, and more. No public API disclosed.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

  • HIRO Indicator: see options activity and estimated hedging impact in real time-down to the second.
  • Equity Hub: proprietary key levels, buy/sell indicators, and alerts across 3,500+ stocks & indices.
  • Volatility Dashboard: analyze IV across strikes/expirations; identify extremes/mispricing.
  • TRACE Heatmap: S&P 500 real‑time support/resistance & volatility zones.
  • 0DTE volume/open‑interest indicator; delta, vanna & gamma modeling for indices.

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Where they differ

Glassnode

Distinct strengths include:

On-chain AnalyticsDEX / DeFiCrypto DerivativesData APIs
  • 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.

SpotGamma

Distinct strengths include:

Options & DerivativesScreenersCourses & CertsBlogs
  • HIRO Indicator: see options activity and estimated hedging impact in real time-down to the second.
  • Equity Hub: proprietary key levels, buy/sell indicators, and alerts across 3,500+ stocks & indices.
  • Volatility Dashboard: analyze IV across strikes/expirations; identify extremes/mispricing.
  • TRACE Heatmap: S&P 500 real‑time support/resistance & volatility zones.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeGlassnodeSpotGamma
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Data Visualizations, Alerts

Unique: On-chain Analytics, DEX / DeFi, Crypto Derivatives, Data APIs

Shared: Data Visualizations, Alerts

Unique: Options & Derivatives, Screeners, Courses & Certs, Blogs

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Cryptos, Futures, Options

Stocks, ETFs, Options

Experience levels

Who each product is built for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Intermediate, Advanced

Platforms

Where you can access the product

Web, API

Web

Pricing

High-level pricing models

Free, Subscription

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

  • HIRO Indicator: see options activity and estimated hedging impact in real time-down to the second.
  • Equity Hub: proprietary key levels, buy/sell indicators, and alerts across 3,500+ stocks & indices.
  • Volatility Dashboard: analyze IV across strikes/expirations; identify extremes/mispricing.
  • TRACE Heatmap: S&P 500 real‑time support/resistance & volatility zones.
  • 0DTE volume/open‑interest indicator; delta, vanna & gamma modeling for indices.
  • Compass & Scanners: directional + volatility signals; daily names‑to‑watch.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Glassnode and SpotGamma both support?

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

Which tool offers a free plan?

Glassnode offers a free entry point, while SpotGamma requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

How can you access Glassnode and SpotGamma?

Both Glassnode and SpotGamma 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 SpotGamma stands out for HIRO Indicator: see options activity and estimated hedging impact in real time-down to the second., Equity Hub: proprietary key levels, buy/sell indicators, and alerts across 3,500+ stocks & indices., and Volatility Dashboard: analyze IV across strikes/expirations; identify extremes/mispricing..

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