Comparison · updated July 2026

OG vs ForecastEx

OG and ForecastEx 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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OG

3.5/5

Onchain event markets platform.

Onchain traders DeFi / offshore

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ForecastEx

4.4/5

An exchange-grade forecast market owned by Interactive Brokers.

Brokerage-grade access via Interactive Brokers CFTC-regulated

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Rating

3.5

ForecastEx

4.4

Best for

Onchain traders

ForecastEx

Brokerage-grade access via Interactive Brokers

Regulation

DeFi / offshore

ForecastEx

CFTC-regulated

US availability

Restricted

ForecastEx

Available

Fees

Onchain fees + spread

ForecastEx

1 cent per contract

Mobile

Good

ForecastEx

Good

Markets

Politics, Crypto, Culture

ForecastEx

Economy, Climate, Politics, Financial events

Payment

ForecastEx

Bank transfer, IBKR funding

Founded

ForecastEx

2023

Category	OG	ForecastEx
Rating	3.5	4.4
Best for	Onchain traders	Brokerage-grade access via Interactive Brokers
Regulation	DeFi / offshore	CFTC-regulated
US availability	Restricted	Available
Fees	Onchain fees + spread	1 cent per contract
Mobile	Good	Good
Markets	Politics, Crypto, Culture	Economy, Climate, Politics, Financial events
Payment		Bank transfer, IBKR funding
Founded		2023

Verdicts

Who wins, category by category

Best overall

ForecastEx

Higher composite rating across our methodology.

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Best for beginners

OG

Cleaner onboarding and a more polished consumer experience.

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Best for regulation

ForecastEx

Operates as a CFTC-designated contract market.

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Best for liquidity

OG

Deepest order books on headline markets.

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Best for market variety

ForecastEx

Wider catalogue of available event contracts.

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Final take

Should you choose OG or ForecastEx?

ForecastEx comes out narrowly ahead in our methodology, but both platforms have a clear lane. Choose OG for onchain traders, and ForecastEx for brokerage-grade access via interactive brokers.

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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.