Overview
3Commas is a powerful automation platform with DCA and grid bots that connect to many exchanges via API — capable, but you must lock down those API keys.
For traders who want serious automation across multiple exchanges, 3Commas offers deep bot configuration, backtesting and a marketplace. The catch is that it connects to your exchange accounts via API keys, so it sits in our caution tier: configure those keys carefully and never grant withdrawal permission.
Key features
- Powerful DCA and grid bots
- Connects to many major exchanges via API
- Backtesting and strategy templates
- A marketplace of ready-made strategies
Pricing & plans
Subscription from around $22/month depending on features. It runs on top of your existing exchange accounts. Crucially, create API keys with trading-only permissions and never enable withdrawals.
Security & trust
3Commas connects via exchange API keys, and has had a past incident involving compromised keys, which is why it's in our caution tier. Mitigate this by using trading-only API keys (no withdrawal permission), IP allow-listing where possible, and strong account security. Never share keys.
Pros & cons
👍 Pros
- Powerful DCA and grid bots
- Connects to many exchanges
- Backtesting tools
- Strategy marketplace
👎 Cons
- Needs exchange API keys — a real risk if misconfigured
- Learning curve
- Past security-incident history — restrict keys
Who it's for
✅ Good fit if…
Advanced users automating strategies across exchanges who will secure their API keys properly.
⛔ Look elsewhere if…
Beginners, and anyone unwilling to carefully manage trading-only API keys.
Frequently asked questions
How much does 3Commas cost?
3Commas starts from $22/mo. Subscription from around $22/month depending on features. It runs on top of your existing exchange accounts. Crucially, create API keys with trading-only permissions and never enable withdrawals.
What is 3Commas best for?
3Commas is best advanced automation. Advanced users automating strategies across exchanges who will secure their API keys properly.
Is 3Commas safe to connect to my accounts?
3Commas connects via exchange API keys, and has had a past incident involving compromised keys, which is why it's in our caution tier. Mitigate this by using trading-only API keys (no withdrawal permission), IP allow-listing where possible, and strong account security. Never share keys.
Verdict
Bottom line. Feature-rich automation — but only worth it if you lock down your API keys (trading-only, no withdrawals). Powerful in the right hands.