PredictIt vs Kalshi: Full Comparison
After scoring both platforms across fees, liquidity, regions, payout speed, ease of use and trust, Kalshi wins overall at 9.1/10 vs 7.2/10 for PredictIt. Read on for the section-by-section breakdown and which platform suits your use case.
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | PredictIt | Kalshi |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | 10% profit + 5% withdrawal | Up to 2% (variable) |
| Liquidity | 7.4/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Supported regions | USA, limited international | USA + expanding internationally |
| Payout speed | 1–3 business days (ACH) | 1–3 business days (ACH / debit) |
| Ease of use | 7.0/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Trust score | 8.6/10 | 9.7/10 |
PredictIt
Kalshi
Fees
PredictIt charges 10% profit + 5% withdrawal. Kalshi charges Up to 2% (variable). On our normalized fee score Kalshi comes out ahead (8.2/10 vs 6.0/10).
Liquidity & markets
PredictIt covers us politics (focus); Kalshi covers economics, politics, weather, sports, culture. Order-book depth favors Kalshi, so large orders fill with less slippage there.
Supported regions
PredictIt: USA, limited international. Kalshi: USA + expanding internationally. Always confirm eligibility from your jurisdiction before funding an account.
Payout speed
PredictIt: 1–3 business days (ACH). Kalshi: 1–3 business days (ACH / debit).
Ease of use
Both platforms offer a mobile experience. Our UX scoring puts Kalshi in front for onboarding and daily trading flow.
Safety & trust
PredictIt operates under Academic (Victoria University of Wellington). Kalshi operates under CFTC-regulated exchange (USA). On our trust score Kalshi rates higher.
Who should choose which
- Long track record
- Strong political market depth
- Trusted resolution
- Full CFTC regulation
- US dollar deposits/withdrawals
- Excellent mobile app