Verdict in one line
TMM is the better journal for crypto-first traders who want to start free and prove their results publicly. TraderSync is the better journal if crypto is one of several markets you trade and you want a single, battle-tested tool spanning all of them.
Head-to-head table
| Feature | Trader Make Money | TraderSync |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ✅ Permanent free tier | ❌ No permanent free tier |
| Price | Free + Pro upgrade | Paid monthly/annual plans |
| Crypto-native | ✅ Built for crypto + perps | ⚠️ Crypto on a multi-asset core |
| Exchange auto-sync | ✅ 10 exchanges via API | ✅ Broad, strong per-exchange sync |
| AI coach | ✅ Behavioral, exchange-aware | ✅ Cypher AI assistant (mature) |
| Public verified profile | ✅ Trader links + leaderboards | ❌ Not offered |
| Asset classes | Crypto spot + futures | Stocks, options, futures, crypto |
| Best for | Crypto-first traders | Multi-asset traders |
Cells reflect each tool's crypto-relevant footprint as of July 2026.
Competitor facts last verified: 2026-07-01
Feature by feature
Pricing & free tier. TMM has a permanent free tier and a Pro upgrade, so you can journal crypto trades without paying anything to start. TraderSync prices on paid monthly and annual plans with no permanent free tier. If cost-to-entry is the deciding factor, TMM wins outright; if you're already paying for a journal and value what you get, TraderSync's pricing is fair for its breadth.
Crypto-exchange support. This one's close, and TraderSync deserves real credit. Its crypto auto-sync is strong and broad, and on several per-exchange search terms it ranks at or near the top, ahead of TMM. TMM auto-imports from ten exchanges (Binance, Bybit, OKX, Bitget, Gate, MEXC, KuCoin, Hyperliquid, BingX, Aster) with a futures-heavy focus. The difference is less coverage and more orientation: TMM treats crypto as the whole product, including perp-specific mechanics, while TraderSync slots crypto into a multi-asset framework.
AI coaching. TraderSync's Cypher is a mature AI assistant, refined over years, and it's a genuine strength. TMM's AI coach takes a different tack: it's exchange-aware and behavioral, reading your actual trades to flag habits and patterns rather than acting as a general assistant. Neither is strictly "better." Cypher is more mature; TMM's coach is more tightly wired into crypto behavior.
Verified public track record. Here the gap is clean. TMM publishes exchange-verified public trader profiles and ranks traders on league leaderboards, so your results carry proof from the exchange data behind them. TraderSync doesn't offer public verified profiles. If sharing a credible track record matters to you, only one of these tools does it.
Analytics depth. Both cover the core a serious trader needs: win rate, R-multiples, drawdown, tag-based breakdowns, equity curves. TraderSync's analytics are mature and its multi-asset reporting is well-developed. TMM's analytics are crypto-tuned, and its funding-aware engine means your perp PnL is true net after funding and fees rather than a spot approximation. For pure crypto accuracy, that's the edge that matters most.
When to choose TraderSync
Choose TraderSync when you trade more than crypto. If you run stocks, options, or futures alongside your perps and want one mature journal covering all of them, TraderSync's broker integrations and multi-asset reporting are exactly the right fit. Its longevity and Cypher AI are real reasons to stay.
When to choose Trader Make Money
Choose TMM when crypto is your focus. You get a free tier to start, funding-accurate PnL on perps, a verified profile you can share, and an exchange-aware AI coach. It auto-syncs the exchanges crypto traders actually use, including Bybit and Binance. See the full list at supported exchanges.