Tool comparison · as of 16 September 2026
Polycopy vs PolyCop: which Polymarket copy tool should you use?
hosted bots vs client-side key. This is a tool comparison, not a venue comparison. For Kalshi versus Polymarket see Kalshi vs Polymarket.
Quick verdict
Choose PolyCop if you want a fast 1:1 copy dApp that runs in the browser and you are willing to paste a private key. Choose Polycopy if you want hosted bots, Copy Score, and no key paste.
Choose PolyCop if
You want one wallet mirrored fast, take-profit, and a 0.05% fee only on profitable trades, and you accept pasting a key into a client-side app.
Choose Polycopy if
You do not want to paste a private key, and you want Copy Score, paper trading, and a hosted bot with your own caps.
Live product page checked. Rendered polycop.io on 16 September 2026. Claims below are from that page, not from a private dApp session. Their public site.
Feature by feature
| Feature | Polycopy | PolyCop |
|---|---|---|
| 1:1 copy of a wallet you pick | Yes | Yes |
| Hosted bot (no key in the browser) | Yes | No |
| Paste a private key to start Their setup step says enter your private key. They say it stays in memory. | No | Yes |
| Copy Score | Yes | No |
| Paper trading | Yes | Not on their public site |
| Take-profit on the public page | No | Yes |
| Fee only when a copy is profitable | No | Yes |
Where each tool shines
PolyCop
- Triple detection (WebSocket, CLOB API, data-api) and a speed-first pitch.
- Take-profit, smart retry, trade-age filter, and live P&L on the public page.
- 0.05% fee only on profitable trades, per their FAQ.
Polycopy
- We do not ask you to paste a private key.
- Copy Score before you pick who to follow.
- Strategy Bots copy a list of traders, not only one wallet.
Pricing
PolyCop
0.05% fee applied only to profitable trades, per polycop.io on 16 September 2026. No monthly price listed on that page.
Polycopy
Follow and copy by hand for free. Paper trading is free. Premium is $30/mo and unlocks live Auto Copy Bots. Eligible new users can try Premium for 7 days.
FAQ
Can I use both?
Yes, if you accept two different trust models. PolyCop is a client-side dApp. Polycopy is a hosted product.
Which is safer?
We will not grade their key handling. Their page says nothing is stored on their servers and the key stays in memory. Polycopy never asks for a wallet key. That difference is the one we can state as a fact.
Disclaimer: Polycopy is an independent third-party tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Polymarket. Nothing on this page constitutes financial, investment, or trading advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. All trading involves risk of loss — only trade with funds you can afford to lose. Trading fees apply to all trades executed through Polycopy (a flat 0.5%). Full terms.