Analytics Hub | Datashare | Sim-Realtime APIs | |
|---|---|---|---|
Query & Architecture | |||
| Query Infra | DuneSQL / Trino | Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks | - |
| Query Speed | ~3 seconds | - | - |
| Engine | Custom Trino (Small, Medium, Large) | - | - |
| Architecture | Analytics | Analytics | Real-time |
Data Coverage | |||
| Freshness | Raw: ~20 min Decoded: ~25 min Curated: ~30 min - 6 hours | 1-24 hours | < 1 second |
| Blockchains | 115+ chains (see more) | 115+ chains (see more) | 60+ chains |
| Schemas | Raw, Decoded, Curated (DEX Trades, Prices, Token Transfers, and more!) | Same as Analytics Hub | Curated (Balances, Activity, DeFi, Token Info) |
Interface & Pricing | |||
| Interface | Dune App, Analytics API, External BI Tools | BigQuery, Snowflake, Databricks | APIs (Balances, Activity, Collectibles, DeFi Positions, Transactions, Token Info, Token Holders) |
| Pricing | Credits (compute-based) | Number of chains & schemas | API Call Volume (CUs) |
Capabilities | |||
| Best For | Your primary onchain data warehouse, Analytic workflows, Transforming data | Data warehouse integration & Interoperability | Realtime apps, wallet tracking, portfolio apps |
| SQL Access | ✓ Full SQL | ✓ Full SQL | REST APIs only |
| Historical Data | ✓ Full historical | ✓ Full historical | Realtime |
| Authentication | Dune account, API key | Warehouse credentials | Sim account, API key |
Quick Selection Guide
Analytics Hub
Best for: Your primary onchain data warehouse, analytic workflows, and data transformationsFull SQL access with 115+ chains, flexible schemas, and compute-based pricing
Datashare
Best for: Data warehouse integration and interoperabilityDirect access via Snowflake, BigQuery, or Databricks with full historical data
Sim-Realtime APIs
Best for: Realtime applications, wallet tracking, and portfolio appsSub-second response times with 60+ chains via REST APIs
Catalyst
Best for: Blockchain integration and data infrastructureDune’s blockchain integration toolkit for chains and protocols