Updated September 28, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
Coinrule vs Cryptohopper
Coinrule
Cryptohopper
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | CoinruleReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | CryptohopperReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $29.99 | $29Lower |
| Free plan | YesHas it | No |
| Integrations | 25Higher | 16 |
| Free plan limits | Starter: 2 strategies, 1 exchange, $3k monthly volume | 3-day free trial of Explorer on sign up |
| Tool type | Bot | Bot, ChartingCovers more |
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Key differences
- Cryptohopper scores higher overall: 8.9 vs 8.8.
- Founded is lower at Cryptohopper: 2017 vs 2018.
- Price from is lower at Cryptohopper: $29 vs $29.99.
- Free plan: only Coinrule.
- Integrations is higher at Coinrule: 25 vs 16.
- Tool type: only Cryptohopper offers Charting.
Our verdict on each
Coinrule
Coinrule is a bot trading tool with a free plan that lets newcomers automate a small setup before paying $29.99 for a paid tier. It suits traders on a single exchange who read the help centre, and suits less anyone chasing the cheapest entry or the widest exchange catalogue.
Cryptohopper
Cryptohopper suits you if you want both bot trading and charting in one place and you are ready to pay. It has no free plan, so the $29 entry point decides whether it earns its keep, and the offer score of 3.5 sits below the cost score of 4.7.
Score breakdown
| Area | Coinrule | Cryptohopper |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0HigherEntry at $29.99 is above $13 at Cryptorobotics and $15 at Gainium, though the free plan softens the opening step. | 8.5 |
| Offer | 8.7HigherFree tier capped at Starter: 2 strategies, 1 exchange, $3k monthly volume, with 25 integrations listed. | 8.5 |
| Trust | 8.8 | 9.4Higher |
Pick Coinrule if, pick Cryptohopper if
Pick Coinrule if cost, free plan, and integrations matter most.
Pick Cryptohopper if trust, price from, and tool type matter most.
What it costs in practice
A year on the entry plan
Coinrule
$359.88
12 × $29.99
Cryptohopper
$348
12 × $29
Cryptohopper costs $11.88 less.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.
A third option
CoinTracking has integrations at 400, against 25 for Coinrule and 16 for Cryptohopper.
CoinTracking reviewWhat we checked
Coinrule
- coinrule.com: 7 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- help.coinrule.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Cryptohopper
- cryptohopper.com: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Coinrule | Cryptohopper |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto trading bots | 10 of 22 | 9 of 22 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Coinrule | Cryptohopper |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Coinrule Limited | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Netherlands |
| Founded | 2018 | 2017Lower |
| Support channels | Help centre | Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Coinrule | Cryptohopper | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $29.99above the median | $29at the median | $29 |
| Integrations | 25below the median | 16below the median | 30 |
Median across 31 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Coinrule
Pros
- A free plan exists, so a bot can be put to work before any payment and the $29.99 entry point can be tested against a real exchange.
- Automation is the whole product: the listed tool type is bot, so the service is built around running rules rather than reporting on holdings.
- The terms name Coinrule Limited, a company trading since 2018, which gives readers a named counterparty rather than an anonymous dashboard.
Cons
- Paid plans open at $29.99, above Cryptorobotics at $13, 3Commas at $20 and Gainium at $15.
- Support runs on help centre only, so a bot that stalls mid-cycle has to be diagnosed from articles.
- The free Starter tier is thin, capped at Starter: 2 strategies, 1 exchange, $3k monthly volume, so a serious multi-exchange setup needs a paid tier.
Cryptohopper
Pros
- One subscription covers bot trading and charting, both named in bot and charting.
- $29 is the entry price, close to the trading bot median of €21.84.
- The company has been running since 2017, so it is a long established name rather than a new one.
Cons
- There is no free plan, so 3-day free trial of Explorer on sign up is the only free taste of the tool before you pay.
- Support runs through help centre alone, so a live chat or phone line is not part of what you get.
- The 16 exchange connections sit below the trading bot median of 12.5, and below the charting set.
Who each suits
Coinrule
Who it suits
- New users who want to run bots on a free plan before paying $29.99.
- Single-exchange traders, since the free tier is Starter: 2 strategies, 1 exchange, $3k monthly volume and a catalogue of 25 integrations covers a straightforward setup.
- Readers who want a named company behind the tool, with the terms pointing to Coinrule Limited, founded 2018.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers on the smallest budget, since Cryptorobotics opens at $13 and Gainium at $15, both below Coinrule at $29.99.
- Traders who want a person rather than articles, because support runs on help centre only, which is worth checking against 3Commas and Gainium before you commit.
- Anyone needing a wide connection catalogue, since Coinrule places 16 of 28 brands on our integrations ranking and 3Commas is the alternative to weigh for breadth.
Cryptohopper
Who it suits
- Traders who want a bot and a charting workspace under one paid subscription.
- Readers who accept a trial instead of a free plan and are comfortable paying from the start.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want a free plan, when BingX and Pionex both offer one.
- Readers who need live chat or phone support, which the charting group rarely has either.
Current offers
Cryptohopper
Current offer
Free trial
3 days free trial: 3 days free
starts directly with each sign up, Explorer package
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Coinrule | Cryptohopper |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | No | Yes |
| Aland Islands | No | Yes |
| Albania | No | Yes |
| Algeria | No | Yes |
| American Samoa | No | Yes |
| Andorra | No | Yes |
| Angola | No | Yes |
| Anguilla | No | Yes |
8 of 243 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Coinrule
How much does Coinrule cost?+
Paid plans start at $29.99, which is an entry price rather than the only price. A free plan also exists, so the sensible route is to start there, judge the strategies on your own exchange, and treat $29.99 as the point where a subscription begins. Exchange trading fees sit with your exchange, not with the bot.
What does the free Coinrule plan let you run?+
The free Starter tier is limited: Starter: 2 strategies, 1 exchange, $3k monthly volume. That covers a short strategy list on a single exchange, which is enough to see how the bots behave before you commit to a subscription. Anyone trading across several exchanges or running a larger strategy set will need a paid tier, and should budget from $29.99.
Cryptohopper
Does Cryptohopper have a free plan?+
No, there is no free plan. The only free access listed is 3-day free trial of Explorer on sign up. After that, paid use starts at $29. Readers who want to keep a bot running on a free basis should look at BingX or Pionex, both of which offer a free plan.
What does Cryptohopper cost to start?+
Paid plans begin at $29. That sits close to the median entry price for trading bots, €21.84, and a little above the charting median of €20.90. If a bot and charts are both on your list, the combined price is easier to weigh against one tool than two.
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