Comparison · updated July 2026

PredictIt vs OG

PredictIt 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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PredictIt

3.6/5

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

US political markets CFTC no-action

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OG

3.5/5

Onchain event markets platform.

Onchain traders DeFi / offshore

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Rating

PredictIt

3.6

3.5

Best for

PredictIt

US political markets

Onchain traders

Regulation

PredictIt

CFTC no-action

DeFi / offshore

US availability

PredictIt

Available

Restricted

Fees

PredictIt

Withdrawal + profit fees

Onchain fees + spread

Mobile

PredictIt

Good

Markets

PredictIt

Politics

Politics, Crypto, Culture

Payment

PredictIt

Founded

PredictIt

Category	PredictIt	OG
Rating	3.6	3.5
Best for	US political markets	Onchain traders
Regulation	CFTC no-action	DeFi / offshore
US availability	Available	Restricted
Fees	Withdrawal + profit fees	Onchain fees + spread
Mobile	Good	Good
Markets	Politics	Politics, Crypto, Culture
Payment
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Verdicts

Who wins, category by category

Best overall

PredictIt

Higher composite rating across our methodology.

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Best for beginners

PredictIt

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

PredictIt

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 PredictIt or OG?

For US-based traders, PredictIt 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.