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Brain vs 3Commas
3Commas is a subscription-based trading terminal and bot builder (DCA, grid and signal bots) that connects to exchanges through API keys. Brain (braintrade.ai) takes a different approach: ready-made, research-validated strategies on your own exchange account, with a fee only on fee-eligible profit (net realized profit above your high-water mark).
| Brain | 3Commas | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Performance fee only on fee-eligible profit (20% in $BRAIN / 30% in USDT). No profit, no fee. | Monthly or annual subscription, paid whether or not the bots are profitable. |
| Who builds the strategy | Brain - research-validated strategies with predefined risk rules. You pick one and activate it in the Brain bot. | You - configure bot parameters yourself (or copy third-party presets). |
| Where your funds are held | Your own exchange account (non-custodial, trade-only API key). | Your own exchange account (connected via API key). |
| Ongoing effort | Hands-off after activation; the strategy applies its predefined risk rules. | Ongoing tuning of bot settings as markets change. |
| Trial | 14 days free - one trial per user, from the first confirmed strategy start. | Varies by plan - check their site. |
Based on publicly available information as of October 2026. Check 3Commas's website for current plans and features. 3Commas is a trademark of its owner; Brain is not affiliated with it.
Choose Brain if
- You want ready-made strategies without configuring anything
- You prefer paying only when the system actually makes profit
Choose 3Commas if
- You want to design and fine-tune your own bots
- You need a manual trading terminal alongside bots
Try Brain free for 14 days
Non-custodial. Pay only on new profit after the trial.