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Gunbot vs Pionex

How Gunbot and Pionex differ on type, pricing and what they’re best at.

GunbotPionex
TypeSelf-hostedExchange + bots
How it worksA bot you run locally or on your own server. You keep full control of your API keys, pay a one-time license (no monthly fee), and trade spot, futures and DeFi markets with deeply customizable strategies.Pionex is itself an exchange with 16 bots built in (grid, DCA, arbitrage and more). You trade on its own aggregated liquidity, so there are no external API connections and no monthly fee — only the 0.05% maker/taker fee.
PricingOne-time from $59Free · 0.05% fee
ExchangesMany (CEX + DeFi)Built-in
CodingTechnicalNo-code
Best forAdvanced users who self-custody keysFree bots & beginners

Gunbot

  • One-time cost, no subscription
  • You control API keys (self-hosted)
  • Spot, futures & DeFi
  • Requires technical setup
  • You run and maintain it yourself

Pionex

  • 16 bots free, no subscription
  • No API connection to manage
  • Low 0.05% trading fees
  • You must trade on Pionex itself
  • Fewer advanced/custom strategies

Bottom line

Pick Gunbot for advanced users who self-custody keys; pick Pionex for free bots & beginners.