An independent, neutral breakdown of Metaculus costs as of November 2025. The core platform is free, there are no trading fees, and cash prizes only come through separate tournaments. Information, not advice.
Last reviewed 15 November 2025 · Facts as of November 2025 · Illustrative editorial examples
An independent, neutral breakdown of Metaculus costs as of November 2025. The core platform is free, there are no trading fees, and cash prizes only come through separate tournaments. Information, not advice.
Figures are indicative and dated. Confirm the current terms on the platform before acting.
The core platform is free. Because it is a forecasting tool rather than a money exchange, there is no deposit, no trading fee, and no withdrawal fee. You are scored on accuracy, not charged to participate.
There is nothing to trade for money. You submit a probability estimate and are scored, rather than buying or selling a contract, so the fee machinery of a real money exchange does not apply.
Not from forecasting itself, which rewards accuracy with reputation and scores. Some separate tournaments offer cash prizes, but those are distinct programs with their own rules and eligibility terms.
No. There is no trading balance to fund. You create an account and forecast, and your performance is tracked through scoring rather than a cash account.
No. Because no contracts are traded for money in the core product, it is not a Commodity Futures Trading Commission designated contract market, and the legality rules for real money event contracts do not apply to placing a forecast, as of November 2025.
This page describes Metaculus as we assess it. Platform mechanics, fees, and terms change, so verify the current detail before you rely on it.
Facts as of November 2025. General information, not financial advice.