Paid local automation versus free open-source and managed cloud options.
Gunbot provides deeper proprietary strategies and REST tooling. OctoBot provides public code and lower entry cost, but public source does not itself prove security.
| Research factor | Gunbot | OctoBot |
|---|---|---|
| Expert Score | 72/100 | 74/100 |
| Trust Score | 65/100 | 69/100 |
| 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 | Mixed |
| 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 | Self-hosted or managed non-custodial exchange automation; optional self-custody wallet features change the key model |
| Pricing | Lifetime Standard, Pro and DeFi licenses; Gunbot Unlimited $29 monthly; promotional lifetime prices change | Open-source edition free; Cloud Investor free, Investor Plus $9.99 and Pro $29.99 monthly |
| Free Plan | – No | Yes |
| Supported Exchanges | Binance, Bybit, Kraken, KuCoin, OKX, Bitget, Hyperliquid, dYdX | Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, Bybit, KuCoin, OKX |
| Bot Types | Gridbot, Native strategies, Custom JavaScript strategies, DeFi automation | DCA Bot, Crypto Basket, TradingView Bot, AI Strategy, Market Making |
| Security Score | 82/100 | 78/100 |
| Transparency Score | 55/100 | 72/100 |
| Features Score | 93/100 | 88/100 |
| API Trading | Yes | Yes |
| Withdrawal Access | Usually unnecessary and should remain disabled | Not required for normal CEX bot trading |
| 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
OctoBot
OctoBot spans longer-term baskets and DCA through TradingView and futures features, with accessible simulation.
Best aligned with- Open-source users wanting visual automation
- People testing with virtual funds
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 82/100OctoBot
OctoBot's public code and local option are meaningful, but users must distinguish source visibility from assurance and secure their own installations.
Self-hosted or managed non-custodial exchange automation; optional self-custody wallet features change the key model
Security score 78/100Pricing, 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
OctoBot
Pricing: Open-source edition free; Cloud Investor free, Investor Plus $9.99 and Pro $29.99 monthly
Bot types: DCA Bot, Crypto Basket, TradingView Bot, AI Strategy, Market Making
Important limitations- Open source is not independent assurance
- Aggressive testimonial content
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)
OctoBot
- OctoBot product and pricing (Official Website)
- OctoBot source code (Documentation)
- OctoBot documentation (Documentation)
Different workflows create different trade-offs.
Choose Gunbot for mature local strategy depth; choose OctoBot for open-source inspectability and lower-cost experimentation.
Scores evaluate product quality and evidence, not expected returns. Confirm current prices, eligibility and API scopes before connecting an exchange.