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Prediction market fees compared, our own numbers

A side by side view of what it costs to trade on each venue we track, compiled from our own platform profiles.

Last reviewed 17 June 2026 · Facts as of June 2026 · Original comparison by Prediction Market Index

By Fredrik FilipssonFounder and editor · Two decades in advisory, hospitality and mediaEditorial review by Morten Andersen · Last reviewed 17 June 2026

This table is our own work, compiled from each platform fee profile on this site. We rate independently and no platform pays for its score or its place. Fee figures are indicative and dated June 2026, and fee schedules change, so confirm the current terms on the platform official site before you act.

PlatformOur scoreFee summary (as of June 2026)Details
Kalshi91/100Per-contract trading fee scaled to price; no deposit fee on standard methods.Fee detail →
Polymarket86/100Historically low trading costs; confirm the current US fee schedule.Fee detail →
Crypto.com80/100Per-contract costs apply; confirm the current schedule.Fee detail →
ForecastEx80/100Transparent contract costs; an incentive coupon applies to some contracts.Fee detail →
Robinhood79/100Confirm any per-contract fee in-app.Fee detail →
Novig74/100Peer-to-peer pricing; confirm any fees.Fee detail →
Railbird74/100Per-contract costs apply; confirm current terms.Fee detail →
Manifold73/100Free to participate; play-money mechanics.Fee detail →
Metaculus69/100Free.Fee detail →
Futuur68/100Apply in real-money mode; play money is free.Fee detail →
Limitless62/100Protocol costs plus network gas.Fee detail →
Myriad60/100Protocol costs plus network gas.Fee detail →
PredictIt59/100Trading fee on profits and a withdrawal fee historically.Fee detail →
Drift BET57/100Protocol and network costs.Fee detail →
Sporttrade57/100Exchange pricing with a spread; confirm current terms.Fee detail →
Zeitgeist54/100Protocol costs plus network fees in ZTG.Fee detail →

Method: scores are our overall platform ratings. Fee summaries are drawn from each platform dedicated fee page on this site, where the full breakdown and sources sit. This is general information, not financial or betting advice.