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