Gunbot Unlimited vs Coinrule: Which Crypto Trading Bot Is Better? (2026)
Gunbot Unlimited and Coinrule both automate trades. The main difference is where your trading engine runs and how you build strategies. Gunbot Unlimited costs $29/month, runs on your computer or VPS, and includes a hosted or local Gunbot Live workspace. Coinrule offers hosted rule-based automation and Coinrule Cloud agents, with different plan limits for each.
At a glance
| Area | Gunbot Unlimited | Coinrule |
|---|---|---|
| Product model | Trading engine on your computer or VPS; hosted or local Gunbot Live workspace | Hosted rule-based automation and Coinrule Cloud agents |
| Current price | $29/month | Rule plans: Investor $29.99/mo and Trader $59.99/mo with annual billing; Cloud has separate agent and credit limits |
| Strategy creation | Built-in strategies, custom JavaScript, TradingView alerts | Visual rules; Cloud turns Python, Pine Script or plain English into editable trading rules |
| Backtesting | Historical Gunbot backtesting, including hosted Gunbot Live backtesting where supported | Historical backtesting; availability and usage depend on the Cloud plan |
| Integrations | 25+ supported exchanges across spot, futures and DeFi, with market-specific support | Current Cloud says 25+ exchanges, blockchains and brokers |
| Credential model | Self-hosted installations encrypt API secrets locally; hosted workspace requires hosted-service trust | Trade-only API connections; Coinrule says keys are AES-256 encrypted at rest and withdrawals are rejected |
Coinrule rule plans and Cloud agents
The Coinrule rule plans include a free Starter account. The paid plans display Investor at $29.99/month ($359 billed yearly), Trader at $59.99/month ($719 billed yearly), and Pro at $749/month ($8,988 billed yearly). Investor includes 7 live rules and 3 connected exchanges; Trader includes 25 live rules and 5 exchanges; Pro includes 50 live rules and unlimited exchanges. These plans also advertise AI features.
Coinrule Cloud lets you describe or paste a strategy, review the generated trading rules, and test them before going live. Its Cloud plans have these limits:
| Cloud plan | Concurrent live agents | Connected exchanges | Credits per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor | 3 | 1 | 1,000 |
| Trader | 10 | 5 | 10,000 |
| Pro | Unlimited | Unlimited | 100,000 |
The Investor name appears in both products, but the allowances differ: the rule plan includes 7 live rules and 3 exchanges, while Cloud Investor includes 3 concurrent live agents and 1 exchange. Choose the product first, then check whether its plan has enough capacity for your setup.
Hosting, execution and API security
Gunbot's trading engine runs on the user's computer or VPS. The current Unlimited plan also provides a hosted or local Gunbot Live workspace. Exchange secrets remain configured on each Gunbot installation rather than in the hosted workspace, while public API-key registrations are shared license-wide. Using the hosted workspace still means trusting that service for remote configuration and control, but it does not move trade execution away from the connected Gunbot instance.
Coinrule is a hosted service for ordinary Cloud use. Its current product page says funds remain at the connected venue, API keys use trade-only permissions, keys are encrypted at rest, and withdrawal scope is rejected. That is non-custodial in the sense that Coinrule does not hold the trading funds; it still operates the API connection.
Strategies and testing
Gunbot Unlimited includes the built-in strategy library, custom JavaScript strategies, TradingView alerts, and historical backtesting. Custom code can use Gunbot's market data and trading methods, but external APIs and live timing details may not reproduce exactly in a historical test.
Coinrule's rule-based product includes a visual condition/action builder and templates. In Cloud, you can paste Python, Pine Script or plain English, review and edit the generated rules, paper trade, and run historical backtests. Cloud also supports TradingView webhooks.
Exchanges and market coverage
Gunbot supports 25+ exchanges, including Binance, Bybit, Bitget, OKX, Kraken, KuCoin, Coinbase Advanced Trade, dYdX, HyperLiquid and PancakeSwap. Spot, futures and DeFi support varies by venue.
Coinrule Cloud connects to crypto exchanges, blockchains and US stock brokers, including Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, KuCoin, OKX, Bybit, Bitget, Hyperliquid and Alpaca. Check the Cloud connection guide for the specific venue and market you want to trade.
Which is a better fit?
Choose Gunbot Unlimited when you want a complete Gunbot license for $29/month, user-controlled execution infrastructure, custom JavaScript, broad venue choice, and Gunbot backtesting. Choose Coinrule when you prefer a managed service, visual rules or AI-assisted agent creation, and do not want to operate the trading engine yourself.
Neither product can promise profitable trading. For Coinrule, check how many agents or rules you need, which exchanges you can connect, and how credits affect your costs.
Verdict
Gunbot Unlimited suits traders who want control of their trading engine, custom JavaScript, and a complete toolkit for $29/month. Coinrule suits traders who prefer a hosted service with visual rules or AI-assisted strategy creation. Your choice depends on the workflow you prefer and the plan capacity your trading setup needs.
Sources checked
- Gunbot pricing and plan source
- Coinrule primary pricing
- Coinrule Cloud
- Coinrule Cloud pricing
- Coinrule Cloud documentation
- Coinrule exchange/product overview
- Gunbot supported exchanges
Sources checked 27 August 2026. Coinrule rule-plan prices and allowances, Cloud agent limits, and the strategy-creation workflow rechecked 9 November 2026.