Head-to-Head Platform Comparisons

Side-by-side 2026 comparisons of US prediction market platforms — fees, market coverage, regulation, mobile UX, and welcome offers.

Updated Oct 27, 2026

Full Platform Feature Matrix

All 12 reviewed platforms compared side-by-side across regulation, fees, and market coverage.

Metric	Polymarket CFTC DCM	ProphetX CFTC DCM/DCO	Kalshi CFTC DCM	OG CFTC DCM	Robinhood CFTC FCM	DraftKings CFTC DCM	FanDuel CFTC DCM	Fanatics CFTC DCM	Sleeper CFTC DCM	Novig Peer-to-peer	Chalkboard Sweepstakes	ReBet Sweepstakes
Overall Score	95/100	91/100	94/100	78/100	88/100	82/100	80/100	78/100	75/100	72/100	68/100	65/100
Regulation	CFTC DCM	CFTC DCM/DCO	CFTC DCM	CFTC DCM	CFTC FCM	CFTC DCM	CFTC DCM	CFTC DCM	CFTC DCM	Peer-to-peer	Sweepstakes	Sweepstakes
Sports markets	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Politics & macro	✓	✗	✓	✓	✓	✗	✗	✓	✗	✗	✗	✗
Crypto markets	✓	✗	✓	✓	✓	✓	✗	✓	✗	✗	✗	✗
Effective fee (50¢)	Shown in app	2% of net winnings	1.75%	2.0%	1.5%	2.0%	2.5%	2.5%	2.0%	Zero vig	Sweeps	Sweeps
Min deposit	$10	$10	$1	$10	$0	$5	$10	$10	$10	$10	Virtual currency	Virtual currency
Crypto required	✗	✗	✗	✗	✗	✗	✗	✗	✗	✗	✗	✗
Available states	49 + D.C.	49 + D.C.	47 + D.C.	42 + D.C.	Check app	Check app	Check app	Check app	Check app	47 + D.C.	Check app	39 + D.C.
Welcome offer	Deposit $10, get $25	Trade $50, get $75	Trade $25, get $25	Trade $25, get $25	Check app	Check app	Check app	Check app	Check app	Deposit $10, get $25	Check app	100% match up to $100
Best for	Deepest liquidity	Sports-first exchange	Broadest US markets	Sports + crypto mix	Easiest onboarding	Existing DFS users	FanDuel ecosystem	Fanatics ecosystem	Fantasy crossover	Zero-vig peer trades	Social sports	Casino crossover

CFTC-regulated platforms (DCM/FCM) hold funds in segregated accounts under federal oversight. Sweepstakes platforms operate under state sweepstakes law with virtual currencies — different consumer protections apply. Read our full methodology →

Offer terms

Certain limitations apply. The offer is available to new users only, subject to the terms and conditions at kalshi.com/tc/500. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information.

18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization.