Updated September 28, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
Cryptohopper vs Gainium
Cryptohopper
Higher score in this comparison
Gainium
What sets them apart
| Compare | CryptohopperReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | GainiumReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $29 | $15Lower |
| Free plan | No | YesHas it |
| Integrations | 16Higher | 8 |
| Free plan limits | 3-day free trial of Explorer on sign up | 250 Bot Credits, single-pair bots on 4 exchanges |
| Tool type | Bot, ChartingCovers more | Bot |
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Key differences
- Cryptohopper scores higher overall: 8.9 vs 8.8.
- Price from is lower at Gainium: $15 vs $29.
- Free plan: only Gainium.
- Integrations is higher at Cryptohopper: 16 vs 8.
- Tool type: only Cryptohopper offers Charting.
Our verdict on each
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.
Gainium
Gainium is a bot-focused platform that suits traders who want to start small on a free plan and stay on a low monthly bill. It connects to 8 exchanges, sits at 25 of 28 on that measure, and starts at $15.
Score breakdown
| Area | Cryptohopper | Gainium |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.5 | 9.3HigherEntry pricing of $15 sits under 3Commas at $20 and Bitsgap at $29, with a free plan available. |
| Offer | 8.5Higher | 8.2A free plan limited to 250 Bot Credits, single-pair bots on 4 exchanges alongside 8 exchange integrations. |
| Trust | 9.4 | Not confirmed |
Cost in a real example
A year on the entry plan
Cryptohopper
$348
12 × $29
Gainium
$180
12 × $15
Gainium costs $168 less.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.
How they place
| Ranking | Cryptohopper | Gainium |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto trading bots | 9 of 22 | 11 of 22 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Cryptohopper | Gainium |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Netherlands | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2017 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Help centre | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Cryptohopper | Gainium | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $29at the median | $15lowest quarter | $29 |
| Integrations | 16below the median | 8lowest quarter | 30 |
Median across 31 listed providers.
Pros and cons
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.
Gainium
Pros
- There is a free plan, and it covers real use: 250 Bot Credits, single-pair bots on 4 exchanges.
- Entry pricing sits at $15, below $20 and $29.
- The platform is a bot tool, listed under bot, rather than a tracker or tax product.
Cons
- The free plan is narrow: 250 Bot Credits, single-pair bots on 4 exchanges, so multi-pair bot work sits above it.
- Exchange coverage is 8, and integrations rank at 25 of 28.
- The bot focus means Gainium sits in a narrower lane than tools that also cover tracking.
Who each suits
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.
Gainium
Who it suits
- Traders starting with a small budget who can work on a free plan first
- Single-pair bot runners who only need a few exchange connections
- Readers who keep the monthly software bill close to the entry price of $15
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders who need many exchange connections, since integrations total 8
- Anyone wanting multi-pair bots on the free tier, limited to 250 Bot Credits, single-pair bots on 4 exchanges
- Readers who prefer a broader suite, where 3Commas starts at $20
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 | Cryptohopper | Gainium |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Yes | No |
| Aland Islands | Yes | No |
| Albania | Yes | No |
| Algeria | Yes | No |
| American Samoa | Yes | No |
| Andorra | Yes | No |
| Angola | Yes | No |
| Anguilla | Yes | No |
8 of 243 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
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.
Gainium
Does Gainium have a free plan?+
Yes. The free plan exists, and its limits are 250 Bot Credits, single-pair bots on 4 exchanges. That covers single-pair bots within a short exchange list, so a reader can test the tool without paying. Paid access starts at $15.
What does Gainium cost?+
Paid plans start at $15. For comparison, 3Commas starts at $20, Bitsgap at $29 and Cryptorobotics at $13, so Gainium sits at the lower end of this group.
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