Two mature cloud automation suites with different strengths in bot operations and strategy experimentation.
3Commas is more tightly centered on dedicated DCA, Grid and Signal workflows, with current monthly tiers and a free tier that excludes real trading. Cryptohopper offers broader visual experimentation and marketplace-oriented tools, while its headline monthly prices assume annual billing and its trial is short. The security histories also differ: 3Commas documented a 2022 customer API-key exposure; Cryptohopper disclosed a 2024 account-data and phishing incident that it said did not affect trading operations.
| Research factor | 3Commas | Cryptohopper |
|---|---|---|
| Expert Score | 72/100 | 74/100 |
| Trust Score | 78/100 | 76/100 |
| Risk Level | Moderate | Moderate |
| Evidence Confidence | Moderate | Moderate |
| Product Architecture | Cloud SaaS · Cloud SaaS | Cloud SaaS · Cloud SaaS |
| Pricing | Free plan; Starter $20, Pro $50 and Expert $140 per month at monthly billing | Explorer $24.16, Adventurer $57.50 and Hero $107.50 per month at annual billing |
| Free Plan | Yes | – No |
| Supported Exchanges | Binance, Bybit, OKX, Kraken, KuCoin, Coinbase Advanced, Gate.io, Bitget | Binance, Bybit, Kraken, Coinbase, Bitvavo, OKX, KuCoin, Crypto.com |
| Bot Types | DCA Bot, Grid Bot, Signal Bot | Trading Bot, Copy Bot, Market-Making Bot, Exchange Arbitrage, Market Arbitrage |
| Security Score | 62/100 | 70/100 |
| Transparency Score | 82/100 | 82/100 |
| Features Score | 92/100 | 91/100 |
| API Trading | Yes | Yes |
| Withdrawal Access | Not required for documented bot connections | Not required for documented exchange connections |
| Paper Trading | Yes | Yes |
| Backtesting | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile App | Yes | Yes |
| Concerns Found | 3 documented | 3 documented |
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
Cryptohopper
This is one of the broadest feature sets reviewed: visual strategies, backtesting, paper trading, copy tools, arbitrage and market making. Complexity and exchange-specific limits remain important.
Best aligned with- Users who want visual strategy design and paper trading
- Traders comparing copy, arbitrage and market-making tools
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 62/100Cryptohopper
Cryptohopper connects to external exchanges rather than holding connected balances itself and says withdrawal permissions are unnecessary. Users still delegate order authority. The 2024 phishing-related incident shows that non-trading account data and session credentials also matter.
Security score 70/100Pricing, 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
Important limitations- Documented 2022 API-key exposure
- EEA service transition and restrictions
Cryptohopper
Pricing: Explorer $24.16, Adventurer $57.50 and Hero $107.50 per month at annual billing
Bot types: Trading Bot, Copy Bot, Market-Making Bot, Exchange Arbitrage, Market Arbitrage
Important limitations- Documented 2024 account-data incident
- AI outcomes are not independently validated
Different workflows create different trade-offs.
There is no simple overall winner. 3Commas may fit users prioritizing established DCA, Grid and Signal operations; Cryptohopper may fit users who value visual strategy testing, paper trading, copy, arbitrage or market-making tools. Both require strict API-key hygiene, careful plan comparison and skepticism toward unverified performance implications.
Scores evaluate product quality and evidence, not expected returns. Confirm current prices, eligibility and API scopes before connecting an exchange.