Gunbot Review
Runs locally, keys never leave your device
of 10
Gunbot is privacy-first bot software that runs locally on your own machine, so API secrets never leave your device and you configure key scopes and withdrawal permissions yourself. It sells one-time lifetime licences from EUR 199, covers 20+ exchanges, and names its operating entity.
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Pricing
Standard EUR 199, Pro EUR 299, DeFi EUR 499 — one-time, lifetime
Custody
Non-custodial; runs locally, API secrets stay on device
Key control
User sets scopes, withdrawal permissions, IP allowlists
Exchanges
20+ named
Entity
Gunthar de Niro S.L.R; jurisdiction not stated
Scores
Each criterion carries equal weight. The overall score is the average of these 5 scores — (10.0 + 10.0 + 8.0 + 9.0 + 4.0) ÷ 5 = 8.2.
Pros
- One-time lifetime licences published: Standard EUR 199, Pro EUR 299, DeFi EUR 499, no monthly cost
- Runs locally on Windows, Linux and macOS; API secrets stay on your own device
- User controls API key scopes, withdrawal permissions and IP allowlists directly
- 20+ exchanges named including Binance, Bybit, Kraken, KuCoin, OKX and Hyperliquid
Cons
- The operating entity is named as Gunthar de Niro S.L.R but no jurisdiction is stated
- Local-only operation requires the user to run and secure the software themselves
- No third-party audit is published
The strongest security model in the category
Gunbot runs locally on your own hardware, which means the API secrets never leave your device and there is no cloud service holding your credentials at all. The user configures the API key scopes, withdrawal permissions and IP allowlists themselves. For a trader who does not want a third party holding exchange access, that local-only model is materially safer than any cloud bot, and it earns top marks on both custody and security.
A one-time price, published
Unusually, Gunbot sells one-time lifetime licences rather than subscriptions — Standard, Pro and DeFi at EUR 199, 299 and 499 with no monthly cost — and publishes them plainly. Twenty-plus exchanges are named.
The entity gap
The operating entity is named as Gunthar de Niro S.L.R, but without a stated jurisdiction, which is the one disclosure gap against an otherwise exemplary safety posture.
Who builds it
Gunbot is a self-hosted trading bot published under the entity Gunthar de Niro S.L.R., shown in its site footer; its creator is known only by the handle "Gunthar de Niro," a pseudonym whose real identity is not disclosed. Licences are tied to its Gunthy token through a blockchain-based licensing system. Because Gunbot runs on the user's own machine rather than a hosted service, the pseudonymous creator matters less for custody than it would elsewhere — but it is still the disclosure reality to note.
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Sources
Scored from published primary sources rather than hands-on use. Every figure above comes from one of the pages below, on the date shown. Manufacturers change prices and specifications without notice — if something here no longer matches the source, tell us and we will correct it.
- 1.Gunbot — homepage (pricing, local operation, exchanges, entity) — checked
- 2.Gunbot — official site — checked
Frequently asked questions
Does Gunbot take custody or hold my API keys?
No. Gunbot runs locally on your own machine, so API secrets stay on your device, and you configure key scopes and withdrawal permissions yourself.
How much does Gunbot cost?
One-time lifetime licences: Standard EUR 199, Pro EUR 299 and DeFi EUR 499, with no monthly cost.
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