Comparison · per Review Methodology v1.0

3Commas vs Bitsgap: Which should you pick?

Both launched in 2017 as non-custodial, subscription-priced third-party bot platforms. On the same scale, Bitsgap scores 67/100 and 3Commas scores 60/100 — Bitsgap edges ahead, mainly on security track record and cost structure. Below we break both down, then note the one layer both still lack.

3Commas
60/100 · since 2017 · TradingView signals
VS
Bitsgap
67/100 · 17+ exchanges · COMBO bot

3Commas · Strengths

  • 15+ exchanges with deep integration (Binance/OKX/Bybit/Bitget/Coinbase/Kraken/KuCoin, etc.)
  • TradingView signal integration for custom entry/exit logic
  • 4 bot types (DCA/Grid/Signal/Smart Trade) + a mature Smart Trade terminal
  • Lower entry tier (Starter $15-20/mo) with granular plan splits
  • UI in 7 languages — broader localization breadth than Bitsgap

Bitsgap · Strengths

  • Cleaner record: 9 years with no major public security incident (3Commas had the 2022 API-key incident)
  • 17+ exchanges, more than 3Commas
  • 7 bot types (GRID/DCA/BTD/LOOP/COMBO/QFL/DCA Futures), incl. the unique COMBO
  • Free tier + demo bot to try at zero cost
  • Higher methodology score: 67/100 vs 60/100, with better cost transparency

Verdict

Want TradingView signal integration, deeper exchange coverage (15+), and a toolbox for experienced quant traders → 3Commas. Want a cleaner security record, a lower entry subscription ($23/mo), plus the COMBO bot and a free tier to try → Bitsgap, which is why it scores higher. Both are English-only, lack platform-level live proof, and require manual tuning — if those are your sticking points, see the third option at the end.

Comparison

Dimension 3Commas Bitsgap
Category Non-custodial 3rd-party bot platform Non-custodial 3rd-party bot platform
Founded 2017 (9 yrs) 2017 (9 yrs)
Exchange support 15+ 17+
Bot types 4 (DCA/Grid/Signal/Smart Trade) 7 (incl. COMBO/QFL/BTD/LOOP)
Smart trading / terminal Mature Smart Trade terminal Smart Orders + AI assistant
TradingView signals ✓ Direct integration Limited support
Entry subscription Starter $15-20/mo Basic $23/mo
Free tier None (trial only) ✓ Yes (Evedex + demo)
Major security incident 2022 API-key theft incident None on public record
UI languages 7 languages English only
Localized support English only English only
Platform-level live proof None Marketing aggregate claims (not live API)
Methodology score 60/100 67/100

Which should you pick?

Pick 3Commas if you:

  • Rely on TradingView signals for custom entry/exit logic
  • Need broader exchange access like Coinbase / Kraken / Gate.io
  • Want a mature Smart Trade terminal for manual + automated orders
  • Have larger capital (≥$10k) where a low entry subscription is a small %
  • Are fine with English support and want granular plan tiers

Pick Bitsgap if you:

  • Put security track record first — prefer a platform with no major incident
  • Want unique bot strategies like COMBO (grid + DCA hybrid)
  • Want to test at zero cost first with a free tier + demo bot
  • Value a lower entry price ($23/mo) and better cost transparency
  • Need an exchange among Bitsgap's 17+ that 3Commas lacks

FAQ

Which is safer, 3Commas or Bitsgap?

Both are non-custodial (funds stay on your own exchange; the platform cannot withdraw). The difference is history: 3Commas had a large-scale API-key theft incident in 2022 (1,000+ users reported losses); the platform blamed phishing and responsibility is still disputed. Bitsgap has 9 years with no major public security incident. On our methodology their safety dimensions score 23/30 and 25/30. See the 3Commas review and Bitsgap review.

Which is cheaper?

Both are subscription-based (charged whether you win or lose). Bitsgap entry is Basic $23/mo and has a free tier to test at zero cost; 3Commas Starter is $15-20/mo (lower entry) but with more fragmented feature gating. Overall cost transparency is slightly better on Bitsgap (12/15 vs 3Commas 10/15).

Why does Bitsgap score higher than 3Commas?

Bitsgap 67/100 vs 3Commas 60/100. The gap comes from three places: security record (no 2022-style incident), cost transparency (free tier, clearer entry structure), and aggregate-data disclosure ($203M claimed annual user profit, etc.). But both lack platform-level live data you can independently verify.

Can I run both through the safety checklist myself?

Yes. Run each through the bot safety checklist (11 questions) to get your own Pass/Warning result, then compare against our scores.

Compared. Now see one with live proof.

3Commas and Bitsgap are both English-only, both need tuning, and neither has platform-level live proof. If that is your concern, CoinTech2u is the live-proof baseline in our 5-way comparison — non-custodial, pay-on-profit (charged only when a trade closes in profit), multilingual incl. Chinese. Decide for yourself.

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