3Commas vs Gunbot

How 3Commas vs Gunbot compare on our ratings, trading tool specs, funding, pros and cons.

3Commas3.4/5
VS
Gunbot4.1/5
Feature
Ratings
Our score3.4/54.1/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Strategies4.54.5
Pricing3.04.5
Security2.54.5
Ease of use4.03.0
Support3.54.0
Specs
StrategiesDCA, Grid, Signal / copy trading, Smart tradeGrid, DCA, Terminal
Exchanges supportedNot disclosed25
CustodyNon-custodial (API keys)Non-custodial (API keys)
Backtesting Yes Yes
Paper trading YesNot disclosed
On-chain (DEX) trading No Yes
Mobile app YesNot disclosed
Supported chainsHyperliquidNot disclosed
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Desktop
Perpetual futures Yes Yes
Limit orders YesNot disclosed
Copy trading / wallet tracking YesNot disclosed
Points or rewards program YesNot disclosed
Referral program YesNot disclosed
Company
Founded20172016
HeadquartersEstonia—
InvestorsAlameda Research, Jump Crypto, Target Global, Dmitry TokarevNot disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Funds remain on connected exchanges rather than with 3Commas
  • Backtesting uses 1-minute candles and 11 indicators
  • DCA bots can monitor more than 100 pairs
  • Supports TradingView and webhook signal automation
  • API keys and secrets remain encrypted on user-owned hardware
  • One-time lifetime licenses available from $199 without monthly software subscriptions
  • Continuous operational track record dating back to 2016
  • Supports both centralized exchanges and decentralized platforms like dYdX
Cons
  • API credentials remain an access risk after the 2022 disclosure
  • Malicious exchange orders were investigated in October 2022
  • Automated bots can magnify losses during unsuitable market conditions
  • V1 closure required users to rebuild strategies in V2
  • Steep learning curve and complex setup noted by independent reviewers
  • Users must manage local hardware uptime and connection reliability
  • Top-tier features like DeFi exchange integrations require higher-priced license tiers
  • Dated interface compared to modern cloud-hosted trading terminals
Best forMulti-exchange bot trading, TradingView signal users, DCA and grid strategiesTraders requiring local API custody, Developers writing custom JavaScript algorithms, Users avoiding recurring software subscriptions

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