Last updated: 2026-05-21
Dune vs Cookie3 (2026)
Dune and Cookie3 sit in different categories. Dune is SQL over indexed blockchain data — raw and flexible. Cookie3 is a packaged analytics platform with AI-driven wallet scoring. Build vs buy, with a wallet-intelligence twist.
TL;DR verdict
Pick Dune if…
- you have analysts who write SQL
- you need 50+ chains and full query flexibility
- you prefer to own your analytics model
Pick Cookie3 if…
- you want AI-driven wallet scoring without writing SQL
- cohorts and audience analytics are the use case
- you'd rather have a UI than a query editor
Quick comparison
| Category | Dune | Cookie3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free → $349/mo → $849/mo | Free tier + paid plans |
| Primary focus | SQL analytics over blockchain data | AI analytics + wallet scoring |
| Setup | Hours–days (SQL required) | SDK integration |
| Chains | 50+ chains | Multi-chain (EVM) |
| Best for | Data analysts and engineers | AI-driven audience segments |
SQL warehouse vs packaged AI analytics
Dune ships data; you ship analysis. Cookie3 ships analysis; you ship campaigns. If you want raw flexibility and have the analyst capacity, Dune. If you want AI-driven wallet scoring and segmentation surfaced in a UI, Cookie3.
FAQs
Can I replicate Cookie3 on Dune?
Wallet scoring queries — yes, but you build the model. The ML clustering Cookie3 markets is not something Dune ships out of the box.
Do both have free tiers?
Yes — Dune (public queries) and Cookie3.
What does 'AI-driven' mean in Cookie3?
ML-based wallet scoring and audience clustering. Specific models and accuracy vary by tier.
Which has more chain coverage?
Dune — 50+ chains. Cookie3 covers multi-chain EVM.
Do I need an SDK?
Cookie3 yes. Dune no — it indexes the chain directly.
Which is faster to start?
Both can be quick. Dune is instant if you know SQL; Cookie3 requires SDK install but no SQL.
Is there a no-SDK, no-SQL option for channel attribution?
Web3 Trackers — pixel-only, free tier, 15-minute setup. Narrower scope (channel attribution) but lower friction.
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No SQL, no SDK
Web3 Trackers ships channel attribution as a pixel. Free tier, 15-minute setup.