The complété face-to-face between Cryptohopper and Pionex on our public grid: security, compliance, exchanges, stratégies, backtest, pricing, UX, support. Scored verdict, no opinion.
| Persona | Cryptohopper | Pionex | Prefer if | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Recommended | ← | Neutral | Cryptohopper |
| Intermediate | Recommended | = | Recommended | Tie |
| Pro | Neutral | = | Neutral | Tie |
| AMF/MiCA-conscious | Recommended | ← | Avoid | Cryptohopper |
Cryptohopper
$228
Pionex
Free
Pionex leads on Pricing (+27 pts). Pionex's radical advantage is the combination of '16 free bots + ultra-low fees + integrated platform.' No competitor offers this equation: Cryptohopper and 3Commas cost 25-50 € per month, Bitsgap sta
Cryptohopper leads on Exchanges (+48 pts). Cryptohopper's major differentiator is the combination of 'unlimited free paper trading + marketplace + premium onboarding UX'. No competitor offers all three together: 3Commas has functional depth bu
Cryptohopper Based in the Netherlands, under DNB (central bank) jurisdiction. MiCA process ongoing 2026. No explicit FCA.
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.
| Autorité | Cryptohopper | Pionex |
|---|---|---|
| AMF (FR) | Partial | BLACKLISTED |
| MiCA (EU) | Partial | Unclear |
| FCA (UK) | Unclear | Partial |
| SEC (US) | Unclear | Unclear |
Cryptohopper : DCA, Grid, Signal, AI, Arbitrage, Copy, Market Making
Pionex : Grid, DCA, Smart Trade, Arbitrage, Martingale, Infinity Grid, Leveraged Grid, Spot-Futures Arbitrage
| Criterion | Cryptohopper | Pionex |
|---|---|---|
| Min / mois | Free | Free |
| Max / mois | $107 | $0 |
| Free tier | Oui | Oui |
Cryptohopper leads our 2026 duel. Pionex isn't disqualified: each bot has use profiles where it dominates. Read both individual reviews for an informed choice.
Start with the full 2026 ranking or dive straight into the methodology.