Kalshi vs PredictIt: 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 | Kalshi | PredictIt |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | Up to 2% (variable) | 10% profit + 5% withdrawal |
| Liquidity | 9.0/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Supported regions | USA + expanding internationally | USA, limited international |
| Payout speed | 1–3 business days (ACH / debit) | 1–3 business days (ACH) |
| Ease of use | 9.4/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Trust score | 9.7/10 | 8.6/10 |
Kalshi
PredictIt
Fees
Kalshi charges Up to 2% (variable). PredictIt charges 10% profit + 5% withdrawal. On our normalized fee score Kalshi comes out ahead (8.2/10 vs 6.0/10).
Liquidity & markets
Kalshi covers economics, politics, weather, sports, culture; PredictIt covers us politics (focus). Order-book depth favors Kalshi, so large orders fill with less slippage there.
Supported regions
Kalshi: USA + expanding internationally. PredictIt: USA, limited international. Always confirm eligibility from your jurisdiction before funding an account.
Payout speed
Kalshi: 1–3 business days (ACH / debit). PredictIt: 1–3 business days (ACH).
Ease of use
Both platforms offer a mobile experience. Our UX scoring puts Kalshi in front for onboarding and daily trading flow.
Safety & trust
Kalshi operates under CFTC-regulated exchange (USA). PredictIt operates under Academic (Victoria University of Wellington). On our trust score Kalshi rates higher.