When looking for a trading robot you'll find two models: those paid by monthly subscription and those bought with a one-time payment. The difference seems small, but over time it has a big impact on your wallet.
The subscription model
You pay a fee every month as long as you use the robot. It may look cheap at first (say, 50 or 100 USD per month), but within a year it easily exceeds the cost of a good one-time-payment robot. And if you stop paying, you lose access.
The one-time payment model
You pay once and the tool is yours. No recurring fees, no surprises. That's the model we use at Golden Latam, and it includes installation, setup and initial support.
Quick comparison
- 12-month cost: the subscription adds up; the one-time payment doesn't.
- Ownership: with a one-time payment the license is yours.
- Predictability: you know exactly how much you'll spend.
- Lock-in risk: with a subscription you depend on continuing to pay in order to trade.
When does each make sense?
A subscription can make sense if you only want to try it for a short time. But if your goal is to trade seriously and continuously, a one-time payment is more cost-effective and gives you peace of mind. That's why we recommend it for most traders.