Comparison · updated July 2026

Novig vs Fanatics Markets

Novig and Fanatics Markets are two of the most discussed prediction market platforms in the US. Here's a side-by-side look at how they compare on the factors that actually matter for traders.

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Novig

4.0/5

Peer-to-peer sports exchange with no vig.

Vig-free sports trading State-by-state (sweepstakes model)

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Fanatics Markets

3.9/5

Emerging Fanatics-branded event contract product.

Sports-first US users CFTC-regulated (exchange partner)

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Rating

Novig

4.0

Fanatics Markets

3.9

Best for

Novig

Vig-free sports trading

Fanatics Markets

Sports-first US users

Regulation

Novig

State-by-state (sweepstakes model)

Fanatics Markets

CFTC-regulated (exchange partner)

US availability

Novig

Available

Fanatics Markets

Available

Fees

Novig

Zero vig, spread-based

Fanatics Markets

Low per-contract fees

Mobile

Novig

Good

Fanatics Markets

Good

Markets

Novig

Sports

Fanatics Markets

Sports

Payment

Novig

Fanatics Markets

Founded

Novig

Fanatics Markets

Category	Novig	Fanatics Markets
Rating	4.0	3.9
Best for	Vig-free sports trading	Sports-first US users
Regulation	State-by-state (sweepstakes model)	CFTC-regulated (exchange partner)
US availability	Available	Available
Fees	Zero vig, spread-based	Low per-contract fees
Mobile	Good	Good
Markets	Sports	Sports
Payment
Founded

Verdicts

Who wins, category by category

Best overall

Novig

Higher composite rating across our methodology.

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Best for beginners

Novig

Cleaner onboarding and a more polished consumer experience.

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Best for regulation

Fanatics Markets

Operates as a CFTC-designated contract market.

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Best for liquidity

Novig

Deepest order books on headline markets.

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Best for market variety

Novig

Wider catalogue of available event contracts.

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Final take

Should you choose Novig or Fanatics Markets?

Novig comes out narrowly ahead in our methodology, but both platforms have a clear lane. Choose Novig for vig-free sports trading, and Fanatics Markets for sports-first us users.

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Risk warning. Event contracts are financial instruments. You can lose your full premium. Trade only where legally permitted in your jurisdiction. This is not investment, legal or tax advice.