# The best Crypto.com (OG) alternatives in 2026 > OG, Crypto.com's prediction-market platform, is strong on deposits, but it charges makers a fee, has no reliable public volume figures and doesn't list which contracts are restricted in which states. These four CFTC-regulated alternatives do better on liquidity, fees or transparency. - URL: https://safebet.ai/us/prediction-markets/crypto-com-alternatives/ - Markdown version: https://safebet.ai/us/prediction-markets/crypto-com-alternatives/index.html.md - Last updated: 2026-09-30 (re-checked when an operator changes its terms or a regulator or court acts) - Author: SafeBet.ai Research Team (SafeBet.ai) - Editorial policy and advertiser disclosure: https://safebet.ai/editorial-policy/ ## Why look for a Crypto.com (OG) alternative? - You want deeper, measurable liquidity: Kalshi traded about $53 billion in September 2026, while OG has no reliable public volume figures. - You post limit orders: OG charges makers a fee, while most Kalshi maker orders are free and Polymarket US pays makers a rebate. - You want a clear list of which contracts your state allows, which OG doesn't publish. - You want interest on your balance: Kalshi pays a 3.25% variable APY and ForecastEx a 3.38% coupon, while OG lists none. - You'd rather trade next to your stock portfolio at Robinhood or Interactive Brokers. ## The best Crypto.com (OG) alternatives ### 1. Kalshi — Best overall (9.6/10) Kalshi uses the same taker fee formula as OG but lets most maker orders trade free, and it has far more volume and markets. It also accepts PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay and crypto, though card and wallet deposits there can carry fees. [Kalshi review](https://safebet.ai/us/prediction-markets/kalshi-review/) ### 2. Robinhood — Best for investors (9.0/10) Robinhood already routes some football contracts to OG's exchange, alongside Kalshi, ForecastEx and its own Rothera exchange. It suits investors who want everything in one app, but trading is app-only and its commission comes on top of exchange fees. [Robinhood review](https://safebet.ai/us/prediction-markets/robinhood-review/) ### 3. Polymarket — Best for low fees (8.5/10) Polymarket US has a slightly lower taker fee, at up to 1.74¢ per contract, and pays makers a rebate instead of charging them. It takes fewer deposit methods than OG (debit card, ACH and wire) and isn't available in Nevada. [Polymarket review](https://safebet.ai/us/prediction-markets/polymarket-review/) ### 4. Interactive Brokers — Best for earning interest (8.1/10) Interactive Brokers' ForecastTrader charges a flat 1¢ per contract on ForecastEx with no commission and pays a 3.38% APY coupon on positions. It has no sports contracts and requires you to be 21 or older. [Interactive Brokers review](https://safebet.ai/us/prediction-markets/interactive-brokers-review/) ## Other options - **Fanatics Markets:** Fanatics' prediction-market app lists and clears its contracts on the same Crypto.com exchange and adds rewards in FanCash, Fanatics' loyalty currency. It is available in 23 states for users 21 and older. - **FanDuel Predicts:** FanDuel's app, a joint venture with CME Group, has listed its sports contracts on OG's exchange since August 2026. It offers sports only in the 18 states where FanDuel has no sportsbook, and financial contracts in all 50 states. - **Underdog:** The fantasy sports operator's prediction product used Crypto.com's exchange until July 2026, when it moved to its own CFTC-regulated exchange. Its eligible-state list varies by source, so check the app. ## When to stick with Crypto.com (OG) Stay with OG if you want to fund with PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay or Google Pay without an OG deposit fee, or start with as little as $1 by ACH. It's also the natural choice if you already use Crypto.com, since the same login works on OG. ## Comparison | # | Prediction market | Score | Regulation | Availability | Markets | Fees | Deposits | Apps | Min. age | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 3 | [Crypto.com (OG)](https://safebet.ai/us/prediction-markets/crypto-com-review/) | 8.6/10 | CFTC exchange + clearinghouse (NADEX) | All states per OG; some contracts vary | Sports, politics, crypto, financials + | Up to 1.75¢/contract; makers pay too | ACH, card, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay | iOS, Android, web | 18+ | | 1 | [Kalshi](https://safebet.ai/us/prediction-markets/kalshi-review/) | 9.6/10 | CFTC exchange + clearinghouse | Most states; limits in NV, MI, WA | Sports, politics, economics, crypto + | Up to 1.75¢/contract (taker) | ACH, card, PayPal, Venmo, crypto | iOS, web; Android not verified | 18+ | | 2 | [Robinhood](https://safebet.ai/us/prediction-markets/robinhood-review/) | 9.0/10 | CFTC-registered broker (FCM) | Most states; no sports in MD, NV, MI, WA | Sports, politics, economics, crypto + | Up to 2¢/contract incl. exchange fee | ACH, instant transfer, debit card, wire | iOS, Android; web is view-only | 18+ | | 4 | [Polymarket](https://safebet.ai/us/prediction-markets/polymarket-review/) | 8.5/10 | CFTC exchange + clearinghouse | All states except NV, per Polymarket US | Sports, politics, crypto, economics + | Up to 1.74¢/contract (taker); maker rebate | Debit card, ACH, wire | iOS, web; Android rollout unclear | 18+ | | 5 | [Interactive Brokers](https://safebet.ai/us/prediction-markets/interactive-brokers-review/) | 8.1/10 | CFTC exchange + clearinghouse (ForecastEx) | All states; no exclusions found | Economics, climate, elections; no sports | Flat 1¢/contract; no commission | ACH, wire, check, USDC | IBKR Mobile (iOS, Android), web, desktop | 21+ | ## Frequently asked questions ### Is OG the same company as Crypto.com? OG is Crypto.com's prediction-market brand. It has been spun out as an independent company, but its contracts are listed on NADEX, a Crypto.com affiliate, and you sign in with a Crypto.com account. ### Which apps use Crypto.com's prediction market exchange? FanDuel Predicts (sports contracts since August 2026), Fanatics Markets and [Robinhood](https://safebet.ai/us/prediction-markets/robinhood-review/) (some football contracts since September 8, 2026) use it, and DraftKings Predictions added its contracts in February 2026. ### Which OG alternative has lower fees? For makers, Kalshi (most maker orders are free) and [Polymarket US](https://safebet.ai/us/prediction-markets/polymarket-review/) (a rebate) are cheaper than OG. For takers, Polymarket US is marginally cheaper, and ForecastEx's flat 1¢ beats OG on mid-priced contracts. ### Does any alternative accept PayPal like OG? Yes. [Kalshi](https://safebet.ai/us/prediction-markets/kalshi-review/) accepts PayPal and Venmo, with the first deposit free and fees on later ones. Polymarket US, Robinhood and Interactive Brokers don't list PayPal. Full ranking: [Best prediction markets in the USA](https://safebet.ai/us/prediction-markets/)