Security in depth
3Commas 3Commas experienced an API leak in 2022 (~100k keys impacted). Measures since: mandatory IP whitelisting, annual external audit, enforced 2FA. No PSAN/FCA status.
Pionex Pionex is on the AMF (French market authority) blacklist since March 30, 2023 for illegal exercise of investment services. Use with awareness. MiCA in 2026 may regularize via a CASP license.
Regulatory compliance
| Autorité | 3Commas | Pionex |
|---|---|---|
| AMF (FR) | Unclear | BLACKLISTED |
| MiCA (EU) | Partial | Unclear |
| FCA (UK) | Unclear | Partial |
| SEC (US) | Unclear | Unclear |
Strategies compared
3Commas : DCA, Grid, Signal, SmartTrade, Options, Futures
Pionex : Grid, DCA, Smart Trade, Arbitrage, Martingale, Infinity Grid, Leveraged Grid, Spot-Futures Arbitrage
Pricing compared
| Criterion | 3Commas | Pionex |
|---|---|---|
| Min / mois | Free | Free |
| Max / mois | $79 | $0 |
| Free tier | Oui | Oui |
Duel verdict
3Commas leads our 2026 duel. Pionex isn't disqualified: each bot has use profiles where it dominates. Read both individual reviews for an informed choice.