Best Kraken trading bots
Kraken has no built-in grid or DCA bot, but 9 bot platforms we review connect to Kraken through API keys. Each list of supported exchanges comes from the platform’s own website.
Kraken’s own bots
Kraken has no built-in trading bot. It offers scheduled recurring buys in the Kraken app and on kraken.com (not on Kraken Pro), and Kraken Pro has conditional orders such as stop-loss and take-profit. Kraken announced natural-language strategies from its Capitalise.ai acquisition, but we found no official page saying they are live. To automate trading on Kraken, connect an API bot platform such as Cryptohopper, Coinrule or TradeSanta. Base spot fees are 0.40% / 0.80%.
Read the Kraken review →Bot platforms that support Kraken 9
| Platform | Strategies | Price | Score | Source | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-day trial; from $11.99/mo | 8.0 | Supported exchanges ↗ · 6 Nov 2026 | ReviewVisit ↗ | ||
| Free plan (3 COMBO bots on Evedex + demo bots); paid from $23/mo (billed annually), $29/mo monthly | 7.7 | Supported exchanges ↗ · 6 Nov 2026 | ReviewVisit ↗ | ||
| Free trial; from $18/mo | 7.1 | Supported exchanges ↗ · 6 Nov 2026 | ReviewVisit ↗ | ||
| Free plan; from $19/mo | 6.9 | Supported exchanges ↗ · 6 Nov 2026 | ReviewVisit ↗ | ||
| Free plan; paid from $12/mo (billed annually), $15/mo monthly | 6.8 | Supported exchanges ↗ · 6 Nov 2026 | ReviewVisit ↗ | ||
| Free plan; from $29.92/mo | 6.6 | Supported exchanges ↗ · 6 Nov 2026 | ReviewVisit ↗ | ||
| From $24.16/mo (billed annually), $29/mo monthly (Explorer); no free plan on pricing page, 3-day free trial | 6.5 | Supported exchanges ↗ · 6 Nov 2026 | ReviewVisit ↗ | ||
| From $29/mo (Unlimited) | 6.3 | Supported exchanges ↗ · 6 Nov 2026 | ReviewVisit ↗ | ||
| From $15/mo (billed annually), $20/mo monthly (Starter, spot only); no free plan listed on pricing page | 5.7 | Supported exchanges ↗ · 6 Nov 2026 | ReviewVisit ↗ |
Support can differ by product: some platforms support only spot or only futures on Kraken. Check the platform’s page before you subscribe.
How to connect a bot to Kraken
- Create an API key in your Kraken account with read and trade permissions only. Never enable withdrawals.
- If Kraken supports it, restrict the key to the bot platform’s IP addresses.
- Paste the key into the bot platform, start with a small amount and check the first orders on Kraken.
FAQ
Does Kraken have a trading bot?
Kraken has no built-in grid or DCA bot; it offers recurring buy. To automate trading on Kraken, connect a bot platform through API keys, such as HaasOnline, Bitsgap, TradeSanta.
Which bots work with Kraken?
9 platforms we review list Kraken as a supported exchange: HaasOnline, Bitsgap, TradeSanta, WunderTrading, Gainium, Coinrule, Cryptohopper, Gunbot, 3Commas.
Is it safe to connect a bot to Kraken?
Create an API key with trading permission only, never withdrawals, and restrict it to the platform’s IP addresses where Kraken supports that. See our API key safety guide.