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IMMD
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How to Choose Between a Cloud-Based and Local Trading Bot?
In brief
Choosing between cloud-based and local trading bots changes where the trading core runs, how you access it, and which operating setup you manage. The right arrangement depends on how you want to run and maintain your trading system.
A closer look
Let's explore the differences between provider-managed execution and a user-run trading core. Gunbot separates the core that handles trading from workspace access: the core runs on a computer, VPS, or server you operate, while the hosted workspace provides remote access, multi-bot management, and tools.
Cloud-Based vs. Local Trading Bots: What's the Difference?
Cloud-hosted bots run on servers managed by their provider. With Gunbot, the trading core runs on a computer, VPS, or server you operate. The hosted workspace is a separate way to access and manage the setup, including multiple bots and tools. Exchange API secrets stay with the user-run trading core, outside the hosted workspace. Choose the operating environment and access arrangement that fit how you want to run your trading system.
Cloud Convenience
Cloud-hosted bots run on provider-managed servers and are accessed through the provider's service.
Local Control
With Gunbot, the trading core runs on a computer, VPS, or server you operate, giving you control over its operating environment.
Customization
Gunbot supports configurable strategies, including custom scripts, so you can shape how the trading core follows your rules.
Security & Privacy
Gunbot's exchange API secrets stay with the trading core you run. The hosted workspace provides remote access and tools for managing multiple bots.
“Running the Gunbot trading bot locally gave me total control over my trading strategies and execution speed, something I couldn't achieve with cloud-based trading bots.”
How Gunbot Separates Execution and Workspace Access
Gunbot's trading core runs on a computer, VPS, or server you operate, while the hosted workspace provides remote access, multi-bot management, and tools for your setup. Exchange API secrets stay with the user-run core. This arrangement lets you choose the environment where execution runs and use the workspace to access and manage your bots.
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AL2021
Trader
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Full access to every Gunbot feature, with ongoing updates.
- The full Gunbot toolkitBuilt-in strategies, DeFi, BitRage arbitrage, visual backtesting and Gunbot Replay.
- Built for active tradersAutomate, test, analyze, and manage multiple bots from one modern workspace.
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Gunbot Unlimited
€ 29/month
Full access to every Gunbot feature, with ongoing updates.
- ✓Spot, futures, DeFi, and arbitrageUse the complete Gunbot trading toolkit across centralized and decentralized markets.
- ✓Unlimited exchange accessTrade on all supported exchanges with unlimited API keys and exchange connections.
- ✓Multi bot workspace. Cloud or self hosted.Easily manage trading bots through a single, modern interface. Use our hosted version, or run it from your own hardware.
- ✓Large trading strategy libraryUse the full library of built-in spot, futures, grid, DCA, trend, and custom strategy workflows.
- ✓AI agents for strategy development and bot reviewReview bot activity, prepare settings drafts and develop custom JavaScript. Connect your own AI provider; API usage may incur separate charges.
- ✓MetaTrader 4/5 & NinjaTrader 8 integrationsRun Gunbot automated trading strategies with either platform. Broker, platform and market-data access are separate.
- ✓Advanced backtesting toolkitBacktest strategies with historical market data, trade-path charts, and performance metrics before deploying live.
- ✓Arbitrage and risk managementAccess arbitrage workflows plus capital controls, stop limits, DCA safeguards, and automated risk rules.
- ✓For Windows, Mac, LinuxRuns locally on all major desktop systems.
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