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Head-to-head · Blockchain Analytics Software

Chainalysis vs Dune

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Chainalysis #1 in Blockchain Analytics Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Chainalysis
Dune #7 in Blockchain Analytics Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Dune

Chainalysis leads on 1 check, Dune on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreChainalysis · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly Dune
  • Most featuresChainalysis · 4 of 4

Chainalysis scores higher on our rubric for blockchain analytics software: 9.3 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Chainalysis offers investigation tools; Dune doesn't.

Chainalysis is the better fit for compliance teams needing a broad investigation suite. Dune is the better fit for analysts building custom on-chain dashboards.

  • Chainalysis fits best

    Compliance teams needing a broad investigation suite

  • Dune fits best

    Analysts building custom on-chain dashboards

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Side by side

Feature Chainalysis 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Dune 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.4
Ranking #1 in Blockchain Analytics Software #7 in Blockchain Analytics Software
Best for Compliance teams needing a broad investigation suite Analysts building custom on-chain dashboards
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request Free plan
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Community Email, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 3 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Chainalysis 4/4 · Dune 3/4
Investigation tools ✓ (best) —
Wallet & entity intelligence ✓ ✓
DeFi & protocol analytics ✓ ✓
Market & network analytics ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported chains Not checked yet Not checked yet
Data access Api Api
Our review
Pros
  • Cross-blockchain tracing with entity mapping to real-world identities
  • Real-time monitoring, screening, alerts, and case-management workflows
  • APIs and feeds connect blockchain intelligence to investigation workflows
  • Query datasets across 100+ blockchains with SQL in a web editor
  • Build, visualize, publish, and share dashboards
  • Use the Data API and connect to BI tools and data warehouses
Cons
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than self-serve checkout
  • Cloud deployment may not suit teams requiring on-premises infrastructure
  • Community support may not fit buyers seeking dedicated service
  • No dedicated investigation tools
  • Less suited to wallet-screening workflows
  • Cloud deployment only
Our verdict

Chainalysis provides blockchain analytics and intelligence software for government agencies, financial institutions, exchanges, and other organizations. Its tools support crypto investigations, transaction monitoring, risk assessment, and…

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Dune is an on-chain data platform for analysts, crypto teams, and institutions that need to explore blockchain activity and present their findings. Its web-based editor supports SQL queries across datasets spanning 100+ blockchains, and…

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  1. ChainalysisBlockchain Analytics Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. DuneBlockchain Analytics Software 8.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Chainalysis — where it wins

    • Cross-blockchain tracing with entity mapping to real-world identities
    • Real-time monitoring, screening, alerts, and case-management workflows
    • APIs and feeds connect blockchain intelligence to investigation workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than self-serve checkout
    • Cloud deployment may not suit teams requiring on-premises infrastructure
    • Community support may not fit buyers seeking dedicated service

  • Dune — where it wins

    • Query datasets across 100+ blockchains with SQL in a web editor
    • Build, visualize, publish, and share dashboards
    • Use the Data API and connect to BI tools and data warehouses

    Where it doesn't

    • No dedicated investigation tools
    • Less suited to wallet-screening workflows
    • Cloud deployment only

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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