Comparison · updated July 2026

OG vs Novig

OG and Novig 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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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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Rating

3.5

Novig

4.0

Best for

Onchain traders

Novig

Vig-free sports trading

Regulation

DeFi / offshore

Novig

State-by-state (sweepstakes model)

US availability

Restricted

Novig

Available

Fees

Onchain fees + spread

Novig

Zero vig, spread-based

Mobile

Good

Novig

Good

Markets

Politics, Crypto, Culture

Novig

Sports

Payment

Novig

Founded

Novig

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

OG

Cleaner onboarding and a more polished consumer experience.

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Best for regulation

Novig

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

OG

Wider catalogue of available event contracts.

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Final take

Should you choose OG or Novig?

Novig comes out narrowly ahead in our methodology, but both platforms have a clear lane. Choose OG for onchain traders, and Novig for vig-free sports trading.

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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.