Comparison · updated July 2026

ProphetX vs Novig

ProphetX 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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ProphetX

3.9/5

Peer-to-peer sports betting exchange.

Exchange-style sports bettors State-by-state

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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

ProphetX

3.9

Novig

4.0

Best for

ProphetX

Exchange-style sports bettors

Novig

Vig-free sports trading

Regulation

ProphetX

State-by-state

Novig

State-by-state (sweepstakes model)

US availability

ProphetX

Available

Novig

Available

Fees

ProphetX

1–2% commission

Novig

Zero vig, spread-based

Mobile

ProphetX

Good

Novig

Good

Markets

ProphetX

Sports

Novig

Sports

Payment

ProphetX

Novig

Founded

ProphetX

Novig

Category	ProphetX	Novig
Rating	3.9	4.0
Best for	Exchange-style sports bettors	Vig-free sports trading
Regulation	State-by-state	State-by-state (sweepstakes model)
US availability	Available	Available
Fees	1–2% commission	Zero vig, spread-based
Mobile	Good	Good
Markets	Sports	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

ProphetX

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

ProphetX

Deepest order books on headline markets.

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Best for market variety

ProphetX

Wider catalogue of available event contracts.

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Final take

Should you choose ProphetX or Novig?

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