PredictIt vs Polymarket: Full Comparison
After scoring both platforms across fees, liquidity, regions, payout speed, ease of use and trust, Polymarket wins overall at 8.8/10 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 | Polymarket |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | 10% profit + 5% withdrawal | 0% trading fees |
| Liquidity | 7.4/10 | 9.6/10 |
| Supported regions | USA, limited international | Global (excl. some jurisdictions) |
| Payout speed | 1–3 business days (ACH) | Minutes (USDC on Polygon) |
| Ease of use | 7.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Trust score | 8.6/10 | 8.7/10 |
PredictIt
Polymarket
Fees
PredictIt charges 10% profit + 5% withdrawal. Polymarket charges 0% trading fees. On our normalized fee score Polymarket comes out ahead (9.4/10 vs 6.0/10).
Liquidity & markets
PredictIt covers us politics (focus); Polymarket covers politics, crypto, sports, culture. Order-book depth favors Polymarket, so large orders fill with less slippage there.
Supported regions
PredictIt: USA, limited international. Polymarket: Global (excl. some jurisdictions). Always confirm eligibility from your jurisdiction before funding an account.
Payout speed
PredictIt: 1–3 business days (ACH). Polymarket: Minutes (USDC on Polygon).
Ease of use
Both platforms offer a mobile experience. Our UX scoring puts Polymarket in front for onboarding and daily trading flow.
Safety & trust
PredictIt operates under Academic (Victoria University of Wellington). Polymarket operates under CFTC-registered (via QCX). On our trust score Polymarket rates higher.
Who should choose which
- Larga trayectoria
- Profundidad política
- Resolución confiable