What is the difference between Gunbot Unlimited and 3Commas?

Gunbot Unlimited costs $29 per month and runs its trading engine on your computer or VPS, with local exchange credentials and custom JavaScript. 3Commas is a cloud service with Starter, Pro, and Expert subscriptions, cloud API-key infrastructure, DCA/Grid/Signal bots, and SmartTrade tools.

Which is better for beginners?

3Commas generally has the shorter web-based setup path. Unlimited requires more installation and host management, but provides presets, backtesting, a spot simulator, and deeper local control.

Is either bot guaranteed to be more profitable?

No. Neither product guarantees returns. Results depend on strategy, market conditions, execution, fees, and risk management.

Gunbot Unlimited vs 3Commas: Which Crypto Trading Bot Is Better? (2026)

Gunbot Unlimited and 3Commas are both active crypto-trading products, but they make different operational trade-offs. Unlimited's trading engine runs on a computer or VPS you control, while Unlimited Live can be hosted or local. 3Commas is a cloud service that orchestrates trades through exchange API connections.

At a glance

Feature	Gunbot Unlimited	3Commas
Trading runtime	User computer or VPS	3Commas cloud infrastructure
Workspace	Hosted or local Unlimited Live	Web and mobile cloud interface
Price	$29/month	Starter $20, Pro $50, Expert $140 monthly; annual equivalents $15, $38, and $105
Automation	Built-in strategies, Strategy Builder, custom JavaScript, AutoConfig	DCA, Grid, Signal, SmartTrade/Terminal, TradingView/Pine Script and webhooks
Credentials	Configured on the user’s Unlimited installation	API connections handled through 3Commas infrastructure; no withdrawal permission
Exchanges	25+ supported exchanges, subject to market flags	Current global exchange page lists nine venues; regional support varies

Deployment and security

Unlimited runs the trading logic on the selected installation. Self-hosted Unlimited Live is included in the download; Hosted Unlimited Live provides browser access to connected installations and can run many backtests on Unlimited servers. Exchange secrets remain configured per installation.

3Commas uses cloud infrastructure and connects to exchange accounts with API keys or Fast Connect. Its security documentation describes Sign Center storage/signing, IP whitelisting, and trading-only API permissions. 3Commas says it is non-custodial and cannot withdraw or transfer funds, but the API connection is still managed through its service.

Pricing and limits

Gunbot Unlimited is $29/month and includes the current Unlimited feature set, custom JavaScript, backtesting, and unlimited registered exchange keys within Unlimited's supported venues.

3Commas lists Starter at $20/month, Pro at $50/month, and Expert at $140/month. The help-center plan table allows one, three, and fifteen active trading accounts respectively. API-key allowances are separate: the pricing display lists one, five, and twenty-five active API-key slots per exchange. DCA bot limits are 5/20/1,000, Signal bot limits are 2/20/1,000, and Grid bot limits are 2/10/1,000 for Starter/Pro/Expert. Starter supports live spot trading; the Free plan does not.

3Commas Pro is listed at a higher monthly price than Gunbot Unlimited; that price comparison is not a promise that either tool will produce better results. Exchange availability, operating effort, and preferred workflow matter more than the headline price.

Strategies and customization

Unlimited includes grid, DCA, indicator-based, liquidity-provider builder modes, scalping, trailing, futures strategies, AutoConfig, backtesting, and custom JavaScript. TradingView alerts can reach Unlimited through email or webhooks; webhook deployments require the documented network setup.

3Commas provides DCA, Grid, Signal, and SmartTrade/Terminal workflows. Signal bots can receive custom webhooks or TradingView strategies written in Pine Script. 3Commas does not document a general-purpose JavaScript engine embedded in the bot, but its Developer API and webhook model support external integrations.

Exchange coverage

Unlimited supports 25+ exchanges, including Binance, Bybit, Bitget, OKX, Kraken, KuCoin, Coinbase Advanced Trade, dYdX, Hyperliquid, and other spot or derivatives venues. Spot/futures availability differs by connector.

The current 3Commas global exchange page displays Binance, Hyperliquid, Bybit, OKX, Bitget, Gate, Kraken, KuCoin, and Coinbase. Regional restrictions and individual bot capabilities can reduce that practical set.

Best fit

Choose Gunbot Unlimited when you want a user-operated trading engine, local exchange credentials, custom JavaScript, configurable strategies, and a broad supported-venue list. Choose 3Commas when a managed web workflow, cloud maintenance, presets, Pine Script/webhooks, and its Terminal experience are more important than local execution.

Neither product is a profit guarantee. Backtest and simulator results are historical or simulated evidence, not forecasts.

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Checked 27 August 2026.

At a glance​

Deployment and security​

Pricing and limits​

Strategies and customization​

Exchange coverage​

Best fit​

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