A calm, opinionated read on Kalshi, Polymarket, Robinhood and the rest, rated out of 100 on the things that actually decide whether a platform is worth your money. We rate, we don't sell.
General information, not financial, investment, legal, tax or betting advice. Prediction markets carry risk of loss. 18+ or the legal age in your region. Last reviewed 23 June 2026.

One rubric, applied the same way to everyone. Regulation weighted highest, on purpose. Scores as of June 2026; illustrative editorial examples.
Availability and regulatory status change frequently and differ by region. This is an illustrative editorial example, always verify the current rules and your own eligibility before participating.
Availability as of June 2026 · illustrative example
Each platform is scored against the same five factors. Regulation and trust carries the most weight, the factor that matters most and the one readers most need a straight read on.
We don't take payment for placement and no platform can buy a higher score. Methodology is fixed before scoring and applied uniformly. Scores are illustrative editorial judgments.
Licensing, oversight, custody of funds and track record. Weighted highest by design.
Breadth of markets and whether there is volume to enter and exit at a fair price.
Trading fees, spreads, deposit and withdrawal costs, and how clearly they are disclosed.
Onboarding, clarity of settlement, app quality and how hard it is to make a costly mistake.
Speed and reliability of withdrawals, settlement accuracy and quality of support.
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