Two advanced platforms with self-hosted deployment options.
Both transfer meaningful security responsibility to self-hosted users. HaasOnline has stronger company and product documentation; Gunbot has clearer local encrypted-key claims and lower-cost lifetime entry during promotions.
| Research factor | Gunbot | HaasOnline |
|---|---|---|
| Expert Score | 72/100 | 74/100 |
| Trust Score | 65/100 | 71/100 |
| Risk Level | Moderate | Moderate |
| Evidence Confidence | Moderate | Moderate |
| Product Architecture | Self-Hosted · Self-Hosted | Hybrid · Hybrid |
| Current Availability | Active | Active |
| Execution Environment | User Infrastructure | Mixed |
| Source Model | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Technical Requirements | User-managed host, updates and operational security | Requirements depend on selected deployment |
| Custody Model | Self-hosted, non-custodial software; exchange funds remain on exchanges | Non-custodial software; funds remain on connected exchanges |
| Pricing | Lifetime Standard, Pro and DeFi licenses; Gunbot Unlimited $29 monthly; promotional lifetime prices change | Cloud Starter, Standard and Professional subscriptions; TradeServer self-hosted or managed plan—current checkout price varies |
| Free Plan | – No | – No |
| Supported Exchanges | Binance, Bybit, Kraken, KuCoin, OKX, Bitget, Hyperliquid, dYdX | Binance, Bybit, Coinbase Advanced, Kraken, KuCoin, OKX, Bitfinex, Bitget |
| Bot Types | Gridbot, Native strategies, Custom JavaScript strategies, DeFi automation | Prebuilt trade bots, HaasScript bots, Grid bots, Copy bots |
| Security Score | 82/100 | 80/100 |
| Transparency Score | 55/100 | 72/100 |
| Features Score | 93/100 | 95/100 |
| API Trading | Yes | Yes |
| Withdrawal Access | Usually unnecessary and should remain disabled | Not required for normal exchange trading automation |
| Paper Trading | Yes | Yes |
| Backtesting | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile App | Yes | Unknown |
| Concerns Found | 3 documented | 3 documented |
Features and target users
The scores are comparable; the workflows are not identical.
Gunbot
Gunbot suits advanced users seeking Grid, native, custom JavaScript and DeFi automation with programmatic control.
Best aligned with- Technical self-hosting users
- Custom strategy developers
HaasOnline
TradeServer supports prebuilt bots, custom HaasScript, paper trading and long historical backtests. Its flexibility is better suited to experienced users than simple template seekers.
Best aligned with- Advanced strategy builders
- Users who specifically want self-hosted credential control
Security and custody
Permissions and architecture matter more than security slogans.
Gunbot
Gunbot's local model removes a central cloud key database but makes each installation its own security perimeter.
Self-hosted, non-custodial software; exchange funds remain on exchanges
Security score 82/100HaasOnline
HaasOnline's dual deployment model requires separate assessment. Cloud centralizes operational controls; self-hosting localizes secrets but exposes users to server-administration mistakes.
Non-custodial software; funds remain on connected exchanges
Security score 80/100Pricing, bot types and limitations
Gunbot
Pricing: Lifetime Standard, Pro and DeFi licenses; Gunbot Unlimited $29 monthly; promotional lifetime prices change
Bot types: Gridbot, Native strategies, Custom JavaScript strategies, DeFi automation
Important limitations- Requires secure host administration
- Legal operator not verified
HaasOnline
Pricing: Cloud Starter, Standard and Professional subscriptions; TradeServer self-hosted or managed plan—current checkout price varies
Bot types: Prebuilt trade bots, HaasScript bots, Grid bots, Copy bots
Important limitations- Steep learning curve
- Self-hosting creates operational responsibility
Sources used for this comparison
The comparison reuses the structured product research; provider evidence establishes product claims but does not independently validate them.
Gunbot
- Gunbot plans (Pricing)
- Gunbot security measures (Security Documentation)
- Gunbot API introduction (Documentation)
- Gunbot Live security basics (Security Documentation)
HaasOnline
- Pricing and plan comparison (Pricing)
- TradeServer Cloud security (Security Documentation)
- Product classification (Terms)
- Terms of Service (Terms)
Different workflows create different trade-offs.
Gunbot is attractive for local-first customization; HaasOnline is stronger for sophisticated scripting and mixed cloud/self-hosted deployment.
Scores evaluate product quality and evidence, not expected returns. Confirm current prices, eligibility and API scopes before connecting an exchange.