Editorial comparison · Reviewed August 2026

3Commas vs Altrady

3Commas offers more specialized bot depth. Altrady combines Grid and Signal bots with a strong manual terminal, scanners and clearly documented API controls.

3Commas72/100
Moderate risk
Altrady78/100
Moderate risk
Why this comparison exists

Automation-first platform versus unified trading terminal with focused bots.

Altrady has stronger current legal and permission transparency; 3Commas provides more automation modes and exchange-oriented bot tooling. The 2022 3Commas incident remains a material differentiator.

Research factor3CommasAltrady
Expert Score72/10078/100
Trust Score78/10080/100
Risk LevelModerate riskModerate risk
PricingFree plan; Starter $20, Pro $50 and Expert $140 per month at monthly billingBasic €28, Essential €50 and Premium €90 monthly; lower annual rates
Free PlanYes– No
Supported ExchangesBinance, Bybit, OKX, Kraken, KuCoin, Coinbase Advanced, Gate.io, BitgetBinance, Bybit, Coinbase, Kraken, KuCoin, OKX, Bitget
Bot TypesDCA Bot, Grid Bot, Signal BotGrid Bot, Signal Bot, Webhook automation
Security Score62/10082/100
Transparency Score82/10088/100
Features Score92/10086/100
API TradingYesYes
Withdrawal AccessNot required for documented bot connectionsNever requested according to current pricing and security pages
Paper TradingYesYes
BacktestingYesYes
Mobile AppYesYes
Concerns Found3 documented3 documented
02

Features and target users

The scores are comparable; the workflows are not identical.

3Commas

The platform covers DCA, Grid and Signal automation with backtesting, paper trading and many exchange connections. Feature depth is a strength, but it increases configuration and operational risk.

Best aligned with
  • Experienced multi-exchange automation users
  • Traders who need DCA, Grid and Signal workflows together

Altrady

Altrady is primarily a multi-exchange terminal with focused Grid and Signal automation, scanners and backtesting rather than dozens of specialized bot types.

Best aligned with
  • Multi-exchange manual and automated traders
  • Users combining scanners with Grid or Signal bots
03

Security and custody

Permissions and architecture matter more than security slogans.

3Commas

3Commas is non-custodial in the sense that connected funds stay at the exchange, but trading API keys remain powerful credentials. Official documentation says withdrawal permission is unnecessary and describes an isolated signing system. The 2022 key exposure materially limits confidence until users can review current independent assurance.

Security score 62/100

Altrady

Altrady documents a thoughtful cloud API model, including client-side encryption, encrypted server storage, IP restrictions, read-only mode and 2FA.

Non-custodial SaaS; connected assets remain at exchanges

Security score 82/100
04

Pricing, bot types and limitations

3Commas

Pricing: Free plan; Starter $20, Pro $50 and Expert $140 per month at monthly billing

Bot types: DCA Bot, Grid Bot, Signal Bot

Main limitation: Documented 2022 API-key exposure

Read the 3Commas research profile

Altrady

Pricing: Basic €28, Essential €50 and Premium €90 monthly; lower annual rates

Bot types: Grid Bot, Signal Bot, Webhook automation

Main limitation: No permanent free live tier

Read the Altrady research profile
Editorial conclusion

Altrady scores higher overall; that does not make it the right architecture for everyone.

Altrady better fits terminal-centered traders; 3Commas fits users needing broader dedicated automation.

Scores evaluate product quality and evidence, not expected returns. Confirm current prices, eligibility and API scopes before connecting an exchange.

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