The only AI trading software covering stocks, crypto and gold in one subscription, plus free forex
See exactly how AutoCoin stacks up against 3Commas, Cryptohopper, Pionex, Bitsgap, TradeSanta, Shrimpy, Gainium, and Composer. Real prices, real features, cited, no spin.
Four ways to automate a trade
Automated trading platforms fall into four groups: AI strategy software like AutoCoin, grid and DCA template platforms, manual builders, and portfolio rebalancers. AutoCoin sits in the first, with named AI strategies that run hands-off after setup. Here is how the four compare.
Crypto (10+ exchanges) AND US stocks, including Roth and Traditional IRA via Public.com. Named AI strategies with regime-aware rebalancing, hands-off after setup, no coding. $999 once for Lifetime, free for the first 7 days, or $149/month.
Crypto-only. You configure a grid or DCA template and the bot loops the same rule until you change it. Free or cheap entry tiers.
You assemble a bot from indicators, signals, or rules yourself. Crypto-only for 3Commas and Cryptohopper; Composer is stocks/ETFs only. Roughly $20 to $140 a month once you go live.
Crypto-only scheduled rebalancing back to fixed target weights, not a strategy-trading bot. $19 to $299 a month.
AutoCoin vs every named rival
AutoCoin covers stocks, crypto, forex and gold in one membership, runs inside IRA accounts and publishes a verifiable daily record; most rivals below cover crypto only. Pricing and features are as published on each company's site, July 2026. Scroll right to compare each rival against the AutoCoin column.
| AutoCoin | 3Commas | Cryptohopper | Pionex | Bitsgap | TradeSanta | Shrimpy | Gainium | Composer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (starting) | $999 once for Lifetime (7 days free first), or $149/mo | $20/mo, up to $140/mo (Expert) | Free tier, or $24 to $108/mo | No subscription, 0.05% per trade | Free plan, or $23 to $119/mo | Free plan, or $25 to $90/mo | Free app, or $19 to $299/mo | Free tier, or ~$23 to ~$117/mo | Free to build, $32/mo to invest live |
| Assets covered | Crypto (10+ exchanges) AND US stocks/ETFs | Crypto only | Crypto only | Crypto only | Crypto only | Crypto only | Crypto only | Crypto only | US stocks/ETFs only, no crypto |
| Free entry point | 7 days free on Lifetime (no forever-free tier) | No free tier, demo account only | Yes, free Pioneer tier | Yes, no subscription at all | Yes, free plan | Yes, free plan | Yes, free core app | Yes, free self-hosted plus free cloud tier | Yes, backtesting and building are free |
| Strategy model | Named AI models that auto-adjust to regime | You assemble bots from indicators and templates | Rule-based signals; AI gated to top tier | Fixed grid, DCA, and arbitrage templates | Rule-based grid/DCA; AI mode at higher tiers | Rule-based grid/DCA templates | Scheduled rebalancing to fixed target weights | Rule-based grid/DCA, credit-metered | You assemble the rules yourself, no-code builder |
| IRA support | Yes, Roth and Traditional IRA via Public.com | N/A, crypto-only | N/A, crypto-only | N/A, crypto-only | N/A, crypto-only | N/A, crypto-only | N/A, crypto-only | N/A, crypto-only | Yes, Roth/Traditional/Rollover IRA (paid tier) |
| Custody | Non-custodial. Trade-only keys, withdrawals impossible | Non-custodial. Your exchange holds the funds | Non-custodial. Your exchange holds the funds | Custodial. Pionex itself holds your funds | Non-custodial. Your exchange holds the funds | Non-custodial. Your exchange holds the funds | Non-custodial. Your exchange holds the funds | Non-custodial. Your exchange holds the funds | Non-custodial. Your own brokerage account |
| Regulatory registration | FinCEN-registered MSB, Florida LLC, USA | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Verifiable track record | Daily results hashed, signed, independently checkable | No public verifiable trade record | No public verifiable trade record | No public verifiable trade record | No public verifiable trade record | No public verifiable trade record | No public verifiable trade record | No public verifiable trade record | No public verifiable trade record |
| Finds trades, not just executes rules | Yes. The strategies continuously read regime, trend, and momentum signals to decide what and when to trade. | No. You choose the pair and the rule; the bot only executes it. | No. You browse a marketplace of other traders' rules to copy. | No. The bot loops the same template until you change it. | No. You set the grid range; the bot only executes it. | No. You set the grid range; the bot only executes it. | No. It rebalances your fixed portfolio mix on schedule. | No. You set the grid range; the bot only executes it. | No. You design and backtest the rule yourself. |
Sources: each company's own pricing page, July 2026. Verify current terms directly with the provider before deciding.
AutoCoin vs each platform
AutoCoin runs named AI strategies across stocks, crypto, forex and gold in one membership, while each rival below covers crypto only or stocks only. For each one we also say where its tool is the better fit.
3Commas is a mature, crypto-only platform where you build bots yourself from indicators, DCA, and grid templates, priced from $20/mo up to $140/mo (Expert) depending on how many active bots and API keys you need. AutoCoin ships a full lineup of named AI strategies across US stocks, crypto, forex and gold that auto-adjust to market regime, so there is no bot-building step.
Cryptohopper has a free Pioneer tier and a marketplace of copyable signal strategies, crypto-only, with AI strategies and market-making reserved for its top Hero plan at $107.50/mo. AutoCoin's AI strategies are not gated behind a top tier, and cover US stocks alongside crypto in the same subscription.
Pionex is a crypto exchange with free, built-in grid and DCA bots and a per-trade fee instead of a subscription. It is custodial, meaning Pionex itself holds your funds. AutoCoin connects to exchanges and brokerages you already use, stays non-custodial, runs AI strategies instead of fixed grids, and covers US stocks too.
Bitsgap has a free plan and paid tiers from $23 to $119/mo, crypto-only, built around grid and DCA bots with an AI Portfolio Mode reserved for higher tiers. AutoCoin's full AI lineup is included at one flat price, across US stocks, crypto and gold, and the forex software is free.
TradeSanta is a budget crypto grid and DCA bot platform, free plan up to $70 to $90/mo (Maximum), crypto-only. AutoCoin adds AI-driven regime detection and covers US stocks in the same subscription.
Shrimpy is a crypto portfolio rebalancer, not a signal-driven trading bot. It keeps your holdings at fixed target weights on a schedule, priced from $19 to $299/mo. AutoCoin runs active AI strategies that change exposure based on market conditions, across US stocks, crypto, forex and gold.
Gainium offers a free self-hosted Community Edition plus a free cloud tier, crypto-only, with credit-metered grid and DCA bots from roughly $23 to $117/mo above that. AutoCoin includes every AI strategy at one flat price, with IRA support and a public verifiable record.
Composer lets you build and backtest stock and ETF strategies from indicators for free, then pay $32/mo (Trading Pass) to actually invest, with Roth, Traditional, and Rollover IRA support. It does not cover crypto, and you still assemble the rules yourself rather than run a named AI strategy. AutoCoin runs a full lineup of named AI strategies across US stocks, crypto, forex and gold, no rule-building required.
The comparison questions people actually ask
Is AutoCoin better than 3Commas, Cryptohopper, or Pionex?
Yes, if you want named AI strategies that auto-adjust to market regime, cover US stocks alongside crypto, and publish a daily verifiable record, which is what AutoCoin is built for. If you want to hand-build your own crypto grid or DCA rules, 3Commas, Cryptohopper, Pionex, Bitsgap, TradeSanta, and Gainium all do that well. See the full matrix above for the specific differences.
Does AutoCoin have a free plan like some competitors?
Yes, for forex: the AutoCoin forex engine is free on your own broker account. For the full desk, Lifetime is free for 7 days, then $999 once at this price while the 50 spots last, or Monthly at $149 a month. Cryptohopper, Pionex, Bitsgap, TradeSanta, Shrimpy and Gainium have free or fee-only entry points, and what you get for them is a fixed number of self-built rule bots; AutoCoin's fee covers a full lineup of named AI strategies across stocks, crypto and gold.
Can I trade stocks, crypto, forex and gold with AutoCoin?
Yes. One membership covers every strategy: US stocks through your own brokerage, crypto across 10+ exchanges and gold, and the forex software is free. None of the platforms in this comparison cover both stocks and crypto; they are crypto-only, or, in Composer's case, stocks-only.
Is AutoCoin custodial like Pionex?
No. AutoCoin connects to the exchange or brokerage you already use with trade-only API or broker permissions that cannot withdraw funds. Your money stays at your own exchange or broker the entire time, the same non-custodial model 3Commas, Cryptohopper, Bitsgap, TradeSanta, Shrimpy, and Gainium use. Pionex is the one platform here that is custodial, because Pionex itself is the exchange.
How is AutoCoin's track record different from other trading bot platforms?
AutoCoin hashes and signs its daily results and publishes them at autocoin.ai/live, with an independent verification page at autocoin.ai/live/verify. None of the platforms compared on this page publish anything equivalent: you can check our record without trusting us, and you cannot check theirs at all.
Can I run AutoCoin inside an IRA the way I can with Composer?
Yes. AutoCoin supports Roth and Traditional IRA accounts through Public.com, in addition to standard brokerage accounts. Composer is the only other platform in this comparison with IRA support (Roth, Traditional, and Rollover, on its paid Trading Pass tier); the crypto-only platforms do not offer it because IRAs do not hold crypto through these venues.
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AutoCoin LLC is a software platform, not a registered investment advisor or broker-dealer with the SEC or FINRA. Users hold the brokerage or exchange relationship and full custody of their assets at all times. AutoCoin requests only trading permissions on connected accounts, never withdrawal or fund-movement permissions.
Competitor pricing, features, and plan names on this page reflect each company's own published pricing page as of July 2026 and are subject to change without notice; verify current terms directly with each provider. Backtest figures on this site are simulations on historical data and are labeled as such. Full Risk Disclosure in Legal.
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