Comparison
CopyTrail vs PolyGun
PolyGun is a non-custodial Telegram copy bot for Polymarket. CopyTrail adds a free Paper mode, a 5-language web app, and flat subscription pricing.
At a glance
| CopyTrail | PolyGun | |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | Web app, 5-language UI | Telegram bot, chat-based |
| Free paper mode | Yes — free on-chain simulation | Not advertised |
| Entry pricing | Paper free; paid from $24/mo | Free to start; standard Polymarket fees |
| Live key handling | ECIES sealed-box; bot-server decrypt only | In-Telegram wallet; exportable private key |
| Custody | Non-custodial | Non-custodial |
How CopyTrail differs
- CopyTrail is a web app with a 5-language UI; PolyGun is a Telegram-only interface.
- CopyTrail's free Paper mode simulates real on-chain fills before you risk capital; PolyGun's site doesn't mention a paper/simulation mode.
- Monetization differs: CopyTrail uses a flat subscription (free Paper, then $24 / $69 / $249), while PolyGun is free-to-start on Polymarket's standard trading fees.
- Both are non-custodial: PolyGun uses a dedicated in-Telegram smart wallet with an exportable key, whereas CopyTrail keeps funds in your existing wallet and encrypts the live trading key with an ECIES sealed-box (decrypt key isolated to the bot server).
What PolyGun does
- A Telegram bot connected to the Polymarket API for trading prediction markets from chat.
- Non-custodial: you create or import a dedicated smart wallet inside Telegram, hold and can export the private key, and the bot cannot withdraw on your behalf.
- Free to start; on orders you pay Polymarket's standard trading fees (same as the website).
- When the smart wallet enters a position, the bot auto-mirrors 1:1 at the same price when possible; you can set a per-trade size cap and pause copying anytime.
The honest bottom line
These tools are all non-custodial — your funds stay in your wallet either way, so that's table stakes, not a reason to pick one. The differences that matter are what you can prove before risking money and how the live key is handled: CopyTrail's free Paper mode logs real on-chain fills at zero risk first, and its live trading key is sealed with ECIES so the web app and database never hold the decryption key. Weigh the specifics above and pick what fits.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between CopyTrail and PolyGun?
CopyTrail is a web app with a 5-language UI and a free Paper mode that simulates fills on-chain before you opt in to live trading, on flat monthly plans (Paper free, paid from $24/mo). PolyGun is a Telegram bot that trades Polymarket prediction markets from chat, free to start with Polymarket's standard trading fees on orders. Both are non-custodial, so your funds stay in your own wallet.
Does PolyGun have a free or paper trading mode?
PolyGun is free to start and you pay Polymarket's standard trading fees when you place orders, but its site doesn't advertise a paper (simulated) trading mode. CopyTrail, by contrast, includes a free Paper mode that simulates fills on-chain at zero risk before you turn on live trading.
How does CopyTrail's pricing compare to PolyGun's?
PolyGun is free to start and charges Polymarket's standard trading fees when you place orders. CopyTrail keeps its Paper mode free and uses flat monthly subscriptions for live tiers — Starter $24, Pro $69, and Whale $249 per month, billed in USDC on Polygon.
See it on your own trades first
Free paper mode mirrors a top trader into a risk-free simulation and logs the real on-chain fills — two weeks of your own data before you decide.