# Quantilan vs cloud trading bots

Self-hosted open-source agent vs cloud platforms (3Commas, Cryptohopper, Bitsgap).

HTML table: https://quantilan.com/comparison.html

## Core difference

Cloud bots typically require sharing exchange API keys with a third party. **Quantilan never holds your keys** — they stay on your machine / VPS.

## Snapshot

| Topic | Quantilan | Typical cloud bots |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Your infrastructure | Vendor cloud |
| API keys | Local only | Shared with vendor |
| Starting price | $0 (test periods / Start free) | Paid monthly tiers |
| Control | Telegram agent on your side | Vendor UI |
| Open source | Execution agent yes | Usually closed |

## Related

- Home: https://quantilan.com/index.md
- Marketplace: https://quantilan.com/marketplace.md
- Agent repo: https://gitlab.com/quantilan/trading-agent