Comparison · updated July 2026

Novig vs PredictIt

Novig and PredictIt 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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PredictIt

3.6/5

Academic political prediction market operating under CFTC no-action relief.

US political markets CFTC no-action

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Rating

Novig

4.0

PredictIt

3.6

Best for

Novig

Vig-free sports trading

PredictIt

US political markets

Regulation

Novig

State-by-state (sweepstakes model)

PredictIt

CFTC no-action

US availability

Novig

Available

PredictIt

Available

Fees

Novig

Zero vig, spread-based

PredictIt

Withdrawal + profit fees

Mobile

Novig

Good

PredictIt

Good

Markets

Novig

Sports

PredictIt

Politics

Payment

Novig

PredictIt

Founded

Novig

PredictIt

Category	Novig	PredictIt
Rating	4.0	3.6
Best for	Vig-free sports trading	US political markets
Regulation	State-by-state (sweepstakes model)	CFTC no-action
US availability	Available	Available
Fees	Zero vig, spread-based	Withdrawal + profit fees
Mobile	Good	Good
Markets	Sports	Politics
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

PredictIt

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 PredictIt?

Novig comes out narrowly ahead in our methodology, but both platforms have a clear lane. Choose Novig for vig-free sports trading, and PredictIt for us political markets.

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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.