A free AI trading bot that doesn't feel free
Most "free" AI trading bots are trials, demos, or honeypots that lock the real signals behind a paywall. Tradewink is different. The free plan gives you real AI analysis, broker automation in paper mode, Discord alerts, and access to the autonomous trading agent — no credit card, no trial clock.
What the free plan actually includes
Real AI signals
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite analyses — not a dumbed-down free tier.
Broker paper trading
Connect any of 8 brokers in paper mode. See exactly what the agent would trade.
Full risk controls
Daily loss caps, position limits, PDT enforcement — same risk manager as paid tiers.
Discord alerts
Slash commands, real-time alerts, and the same bot active in paid tiers.
What most "free" AI trading bots actually do
| "Free" AI bot claim | What it usually means | Tradewink free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Free signals | Delayed by 15 minutes — by the time you see it, the trade is gone | Real-time signals on the free plan |
| Free forever | 7-day trial, then $49/month auto-billed | Free plan is genuinely free, indefinitely |
| No credit card required | ...until you want the signals that actually work | No card required — ever — for the free plan |
| AI-powered | Regex on news headlines | Real LLM analysis (Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite) |
| Broker connected | One broker, their referral link, hidden spreads | 8 brokers, your own API keys, non-custodial |
Why can we offer this for free?
Because we're non-custodial. Tradewink never holds your funds and doesn't earn on order flow. You connect your own broker (Alpaca, Tradier, IBKR, Schwab, Webull, TradeStation, Moomoo, tastytrade), and the agent routes trades directly into your account. Our infrastructure cost per free user is small — mostly LLM inference — and we subsidise it so traders can actually evaluate the product before paying anything.
Paid tiers exist for traders who want more: autonomous day trading with live execution, larger watchlists, multi-model AI consensus, REST API access, and priority support. If the free plan never meets your needs, the paid tiers start at $19/month. If it does — stay on it forever.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tradewink really a free AI trading bot?
Yes. The free plan includes real AI signals, broker automation in paper mode, Discord alerts, and access to our autonomous agent loop. No credit card required. No 7-day trial. You can use the free tier indefinitely.
What's the catch with free AI trading bots?
Most 'free' AI trading bots lock the signals you actually need behind a paywall, require a deposit to a specific broker, or sell your order flow. Tradewink doesn't do any of that — the free tier gives you real AI analysis and you connect your own broker. We make money on optional paid tiers (Starter $19, Pro $79, Elite $149) that add features like autonomous day trading and larger watchlists.
Do I need to deposit money to use the free bot?
No. The free plan works with paper trading out of the box — simulated orders against real market data. You can run the agent, see what it would have traded, and evaluate performance for as long as you like before deciding to go live with real capital.
Which brokers does the free tier support?
All 8 supported brokers work on the free tier: Alpaca, Tradier, Interactive Brokers (IBKR), Schwab, Webull, TradeStation, Moomoo, and tastytrade. You register your own API keys — Tradewink never holds your funds.
What AI models does the free plan use?
The free plan routes to Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite for fast, cost-efficient analysis. Paid tiers unlock stronger models (GPT-5 Nano, Claude Sonnet) for deeper multi-agent debate and higher conviction scoring.
Is it safe to use a free AI trading bot?
Safety comes from architecture, not pricing. Tradewink ships safety-first defaults on every tier: trading disabled by default, paper mode on, daily loss circuit breaker, position limits, PDT rule enforcement, and an audit log of every action. Broker keys are Fernet-encrypted with PBKDF2 and revocable at any time.
Start with the free plan
Real AI signals, paper broker automation, Discord alerts. No credit card. No trial.