DeskBot for Kalshi: Quick Facts

DeskBot for Kalshi is desktop software for Mac and Windows that trades Kalshi's 15-minute up/down markets from your own Kalshi account, using rules and limits you set. This page lists the plain facts in one place.

Start for $1 — then $19.99/month

At a glance

Price $1 for the first month, then $19.99/month. One plan. Cancel anytime.
Market Kalshi only. 19 markets with 15-minute contracts: crypto, metals, oil, natural gas and currency pairs.
Runs on Your own computer, which stays on while DeskBot runs. Three versions: Mac with Apple chip (M1–M4), Mac with Intel, or Windows 10/11 (64-bit). Pick the one that matches your computer at checkout.
What's included Everything in one plan: normal 15-minute trading, the S2 strategy lane, combos & parlays, a Polymarket section shown side by side with Kalshi, and multi-account support (a lead account plus copy accounts, each with its own key, limits and daily loss pause).
Your money Stays in your Kalshi account. DeskBot connects with your own Kalshi API key and never holds funds.
Starts in Paper mode (simulated) on every market. You switch markets to live one at a time.
Limits you set Stake, daily budget, open positions, and a daily loss pause ($15 by default) that stops new live entries for the day.
Delivery Download link emailed right after checkout and shown on your order page.
Transparency The dashboard logs the reason for every trade and every skip, with wins and losses.
Affiliation Independent software. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Kalshi or Polymarket.

Common questions

Is there a Kalshi trading bot I can run myself?

Yes. DeskBot is a desktop app you install and run on your own computer with your own Kalshi API key. You choose the markets, size and limits, and it trades only when you switch it on.

How much does DeskBot cost?

$1 for the first month, then $19.99 a month. That is the only plan, and you can cancel anytime from your account.

Will it make money?

No one can promise that. Trading can lose money, and DeskBot does not guarantee profits, returns or win rates. Paper mode lets you watch your settings work before you trade live.

What do I need to start?

A funded Kalshi account, your own Kalshi API key, and a Mac or Windows PC that stays on while DeskBot runs.

Which version do I pick?

Windows 10/11 PCs take the Windows version. On a Mac, open the Apple menu and choose About This Mac: "Chip: Apple M…" means Apple chip, "Processor: Intel" means Intel.

What is included for $19.99 a month?

Everything: 15-minute trading, the S2 strategy lane, combos and parlays, the Polymarket section and multi-account support. There are no add-ons or higher tiers.

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Trading can lose money. DeskBot does not guarantee profits, returns or win rates; you choose your settings and decide whether to trade. Nothing here is financial advice. DeskBot is independent software, not affiliated with or endorsed by Kalshi or Polymarket, and never holds customer funds.

Facts last checked October 31, 2026.