Comparison · updated July 2026

ProphetX vs Metaculus

ProphetX and Metaculus 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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ProphetX

3.9/5

Peer-to-peer sports betting exchange.

Exchange-style sports bettors State-by-state

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Metaculus

4.4/5

Community forecasting platform focused on calibration and long-horizon questions.

Serious forecasters Non-profit / educational

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Rating

ProphetX

3.9

Metaculus

4.4

Best for

ProphetX

Exchange-style sports bettors

Metaculus

Serious forecasters

Regulation

ProphetX

State-by-state

Metaculus

Non-profit / educational

US availability

ProphetX

Available

Metaculus

Available

Fees

ProphetX

1–2% commission

Metaculus

Free

Mobile

ProphetX

Good

Metaculus

Good

Markets

ProphetX

Sports

Metaculus

AI, Politics, Economy, Culture

Payment

ProphetX

Metaculus

Founded

ProphetX

Metaculus

Category	ProphetX	Metaculus
Rating	3.9	4.4
Best for	Exchange-style sports bettors	Serious forecasters
Regulation	State-by-state	Non-profit / educational
US availability	Available	Available
Fees	1–2% commission	Free
Mobile	Good	Good
Markets	Sports	AI, Politics, Economy, Culture
Payment
Founded

Verdicts

Who wins, category by category

Best overall

Metaculus

Higher composite rating across our methodology.

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Best for beginners

ProphetX

Cleaner onboarding and a more polished consumer experience.

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Best for regulation

Metaculus

Operates as a CFTC-designated contract market.

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Best for liquidity

ProphetX

Deepest order books on headline markets.

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Best for market variety

Metaculus

Wider catalogue of available event contracts.

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Final take

Should you choose ProphetX or Metaculus?

Metaculus comes out narrowly ahead in our methodology, but both platforms have a clear lane. Choose ProphetX for exchange-style sports bettors, and Metaculus for serious forecasters.

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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.