Side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right platform.
Neither platform opens a decisive gap on the verified discovery metrics we can compare here. Use the table below to decide which tradeoffs matter more to you.
CFTC-regulated prediction market for sports, politics, economics & weather. Real-time trading. 46 states. Min $1 contracts
CFTC-licensed prediction market for politics, elections & economics. All 50 states. Political market specialist. $5 min, $3500 max position.
Use this section when the overall verdict is close or when one specific factor matters more than the aggregate score.
Kalshi
4.8/5PredictIt
4.5/5Kalshi
92/100PredictIt
86/100Kalshi
VerifiedPredictIt
VerifiedKalshi
None foundPredictIt
None foundKalshi
2026-04-19PredictIt
2026-04-08Kalshi
None (exchange model)PredictIt
NoneKalshi
Prediction marketsPredictIt
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LICENSEDPredictIt
LICENSEDKalshi
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Kalshi IncPredictIt
Victoria University of WellingtonKalshi
$1PredictIt
$5Kalshi
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{"regulator":"CFTC","type":"DCM","status":"Licensed","details":"Fully CFTC-regulated Designated Contracts Market since 2023"}PredictIt
{"regulator":"CFTC","type":"DCM/DCO","status":"Licensed","details":"CFTC Licensed Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Designated Clearing Organization (DCO) since Sept 2025 after July 2025 lawsuit victory"}Kalshi
2PredictIt
51Kalshi
3 methodsPredictIt
2 methods| Feature | Kalshi | PredictIt |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Trust Score | 92/100 | 86/100 |
| Review Coverage | Verified | Verified |
| Bonus Coverage | None found | None found |
| Last Fact-check | 2026-04-19 | 2026-04-08 |
| Signup Bonus | None (exchange model) | None |
| Market | Prediction markets | Prediction markets |
| Regulatory Type | LICENSED | LICENSED |
| Founded | ||
| Parent Company | Kalshi Inc | Victoria University of Wellington |
| Min Deposit | $1 | $5 |
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| License | {"regulator":"CFTC","type":"DCM","status":"Licensed","details":"Fully CFTC-regulated Designated Contracts Market since 2023"} | {"regulator":"CFTC","type":"DCM/DCO","status":"Licensed","details":"CFTC Licensed Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Designated Clearing Organization (DCO) since Sept 2025 after July 2025 lawsuit victory"} |
| States Available | 2 | 51 |
| Payment Methods | 3 methods | 2 methods |
The table below compares Kalshi and PredictIt across the same core discovery metrics: rating, trust score, bonus posture, market type, regulatory posture, founding year, banking minimums, payout speed, app/support signals, licensing, state reach, and payment-method breadth.
Start with state availability and regulatory type, then use trust score, payout speed, and bonus posture as your next filters. Trust score is always shown on a 0–100 scale here, and it should be treated as a risk floor rather than a tiny tiebreaker between two otherwise similar platforms.
If you want a narrative head-to-head, open the canonical comparison page. You can also browse 406 tracked platforms or jump to state-specific rankings when availability matters more than national positioning.
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