TradersPost vs 3Commas
By Jay Rocco, Chief Editor, FullStack Alpha. Updated . Prices checked on each vendor's own site.
Quick answer
Pick TradersPost for MCP / AI connector. Pick 3Commas for backtesting.
Key differences
- Cheaper paid plan: 3Commas ($41.65/mo vs $15/mo)
- MCP / AI connector: TradersPost (Only TradersPost has it)
- Backtesting: 3Commas (Only 3Commas has it)
- Mobile app: 3Commas (Only 3Commas has it)
Pick TradersPost if
- You want it inside Claude or ChatGPT
- Automating TradingView alerts
- Prop firm traders
- Paper testing before live
Pick 3Commas if
- You test strategies before risking money
- Crypto DCA and grid bots
- Automating TradingView signals
- Testing bots with a demo account
Side by side
| Feature | TradersPost | 3Commas |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free, paid from $41.65/mo | Free, paid from $15/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Backtesting | No | Yes |
| Automated trading | Yes | Yes |
| Broker connection | Yes | Yes |
| Paper trading | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | Yes |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| MCP / AI connector | Yes | No |
| Mobile app | No | Yes |
Plans
TradersPost
- Free: Free
- Starter: $41.65/mo billed yearly
- Basic: $84.15/mo billed yearly
- Pro: $169.15/mo billed yearly
- Premium: $254.15/mo billed yearly
3Commas
- Free: Free, 1-2 basic bots
- Starter: $15/mo (regular $20)
- Pro: $38/mo (regular $50)
- Expert: $105/mo (regular $140)
Questions people ask
What is the main difference between TradersPost and 3Commas?
Pick TradersPost for MCP / AI connector. Pick 3Commas for backtesting.
Which is cheaper, TradersPost or 3Commas?
3Commas has the cheaper paid plan: $41.65/mo for TradersPost vs $15/mo for 3Commas (monthly equivalent, checked Oct 2026).
Do TradersPost or 3Commas have a free plan?
Both have a free plan.
Which is better for beginners?
Both target intermediate users. Start with whichever has the free plan or trial so you can test before you pay.
Which has better AI features?
They are level on AI depth (2 AI features each). TradersPost: automated trading, MCP / AI connector. 3Commas: automated trading, backtesting.
Can I connect TradersPost or 3Commas to ChatGPT or Claude?
TradersPost offers an MCP server or official AI connector.
Is TradersPost or 3Commas better for active trading?
They are about even on active-trading features (alerts, scanning, signals and charts).
Should I use both TradersPost and 3Commas?
Probably not. They overlap on 5 core features, so paying for both doubles up.