Comparison · updated July 2026

Novig vs OG

Novig and OG 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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OG

3.5/5

Onchain event markets platform.

Onchain traders DeFi / offshore

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Rating

Novig

4.0

3.5

Best for

Novig

Vig-free sports trading

Onchain traders

Regulation

Novig

State-by-state (sweepstakes model)

DeFi / offshore

US availability

Novig

Available

Restricted

Fees

Novig

Zero vig, spread-based

Onchain fees + spread

Mobile

Novig

Good

Markets

Novig

Sports

Politics, Crypto, Culture

Payment

Novig

Founded

Novig

Category	Novig	OG
Rating	4.0	3.5
Best for	Vig-free sports trading	Onchain traders
Regulation	State-by-state (sweepstakes model)	DeFi / offshore
US availability	Available	Restricted
Fees	Zero vig, spread-based	Onchain fees + spread
Mobile	Good	Good
Markets	Sports	Politics, Crypto, Culture
Payment
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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

OG

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

OG

Wider catalogue of available event contracts.

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Final take

Should you choose Novig or OG?

For US-based traders, Novig is the obvious starting point: OG is not legally available in the United States.

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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.