Polymarket Bots and Tools Compared: Apps, Telegram Bots, SDKs
There are four kinds of Polymarket tools: desktop apps that trade from your computer, Telegram bots that trade from a chat, analytics sites that track whales without trading, and the official SDKs you build on yourself. They differ most in who holds your keys and whether you can practise on paper first.
Disclosure: Krypt makes Krypt PolyBot and Polybot US. Everything about the other products comes from their own sites, docs or repositories, checked in November 2026. Prices and features change often, so confirm on their site before you choose. No affiliation with any of them is implied.
At a glance (November 2026)
| Type | Price | Keys | Paper trading | AI / MCP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krypt PolyBot | Desktop app, polymarket.com | Free, MIT licence | Your wallet key, stored on your computer | Yes, against the real order book | Yes, MCP agents with caps |
| Polybot US | Desktop app, Polymarket US | Free, open source | Polymarket US API key, on your computer | Yes | Yes, MCP agents with caps |
| PolyGun | Telegram bot | 1% per transaction per its site (its docs now describe dynamic fees) | Bot-created wallet you can export | Not mentioned | Not mentioned |
| Polywhaler | Whale-tracking web app | Free tier; paid from $9/month | No wallet: research only | n/a | AI agent; MCP and API on its top tier |
| Official SDKs | Python / TypeScript libraries | Free, MIT | Your key or API key, in your code | Not built in | Build your own |
The question that matters most: where your key lives
A tool that holds your private key on its own server can lose it for everyone at once. In January 2026 the Polycule Telegram bot, which stored users' keys centrally, was reported hacked for about $230,000 of user funds. That doesn't mean every Telegram bot is unsafe, but it's the risk to understand. Tools that keep the key on your own machine remove that single point of failure; you take on the job of securing your computer and backups instead.
Whatever you use, trade from a dedicated wallet holding only what you mean to trade, and only follow links from a bot's official site. Look-alike domains for popular bots exist.
Building your own
Polymarket's official Python SDK for the global exchange is now polymarket-client (the older py-clob-client repo is archived and says not to use it), and Polymarket US has its own Python and TypeScript SDKs. Polymarket's open-source agents framework is archived (read-only since May 2026), so it's a reference rather than a maintained tool.
When each one fits
- [Krypt PolyBot](/blog/krypt-polybot-setup-guide) for polymarket.com from a desktop app: paper trading, strategy presets, whale tracking, copy trading and AI agents fenced in by caps, with the key on your machine.
- [Polybot US](/blog/polybot-us-setup-guide) if you trade on the regulated Polymarket US exchange, which uses API keys instead of a wallet.
- PolyGun if you want to trade from Telegram.
- Polywhaler if you only want whale alerts and research, without connecting a wallet.
- The SDKs if you're a developer building your own strategy.
FAQ
What is the best Polymarket bot?
It depends on how you want to trade. Desktop apps like Krypt PolyBot keep your key on your computer and let you paper trade first; Telegram bots like PolyGun trade from a chat; Polywhaler tracks whales without trading. None has a proven edge.
Is there an official Polymarket bot?
Polymarket publishes official SDKs, and its open-source "agents" framework has been archived since May 2026. It doesn't run a trading bot for users.
Can I paper trade Polymarket?
Polymarket has no demo exchange. Krypt PolyBot and Polybot US paper trade against the real order book with imaginary money.
Are Polymarket Telegram bots safe?
Some have been hacked, including Polycule in January 2026, which stored keys centrally. Use a dedicated wallet, small amounts, and only the bot's official links.