Top daily fantasy sports compared

About Top daily fantasy sports compared

Daily fantasy sports here means picking players against live prices rather than backing fixed odds, and this ranking covers 9 operators on that basis. Every member runs a daily fantasy product and offers a mobile app, so the deciding factors sit elsewhere: who licenses the operator, the size and the terms of any welcome bonus, how long a withdrawal takes, and how much control a player keeps over their own entries. Only 4 of 9 name a regulator, which is why licence detail is weighed most heavily. Entry costs are modest, with the category median at €8.77, and identity checks are required at most of these brands. The trade-off to weigh before depositing is speed against transparency: the quickest withdrawals on offer sit with operators that publish less about offer terms, while the clearest bonus and wagering detail sits with operators that take longer to pay out. Entries are for adults, and nothing in the write-ups predicts a return.

How we picked

Every brand here is scored on three weighted inputs, and the weights are published rather than implied. Trust carries the most at 45%, because readers comparing gambling operators want to know who stands behind the account: named regulators, the operating entity, identity checks and responsible gambling tools. Offer weighs 30% and covers the size of the welcome bonus, the wagering requirement attached to it and the basis it is played on. Cost weighs 25% and reads the minimum deposit against the spread across the sites tracked, where the median is €8.77. Facts are drawn from operator terms, help pages, promotion pages and store listings, plus public regulatory filings such as the designated contract market order behind ProphetX and the regulatory explainer pages published by Sleeper and PrizePicks. Share figures are rounded. Operators that pay for placement are listed first, ahead of everything scored on the same inputs, and the remaining brands follow in score order. Listings describe products and terms for adults; they do not promise a result.

Our top picks

1. 1. Sorare: best for Sorare

   Sorare is a game where players collect, play and win with officially licensed digital cards featuring football, NBA and MLB players.

   • Sports markets: Football, Basketball, Baseball
   • Sportsbook type: Dfs

   Pros

   • Digital cards featuring football, basketball and baseball players for collecting and play
   • Game format centres on collecting cards, playing lineups and winning with them
   • Three sports in one card game give varied player pools to explore

   Cons

   • Only three sports are covered, so fans of other sports cannot build teams here
   • Results rest on real match performances, which no manager can control

2. 2. Fliff

   Fliff follows in this ranking on the strength of its approach to new customers and its responsible gambling set. The offer is a no-deposit one, so the product can be examined before money goes in, and Fliff carries the most complete control list in the group: deposit limits, a cool-off period, self-exclusion and reality checks. Support runs on email and help centre, and the platform works as a social gaming and sweepstakes model under Fliff Inc., covering Spreads, Totals and Same game combos. Cash out is not offered. The trade-off is redemption time, stated as Up to 30 days for redeemed prizes, where draftkings, ranked next in this ranking, publishes Instant for most methods.

   • Coin offer: Dual currency: Fliff Coins for play-for-fun games, Fliff Cash as sweepstakes entry redeemable for cash and prizes; free Fliff Cash bonus with Fliff Coin claims and coin purchases
   • Minimum redemption: $50
   • Redemption time: Up to 30 days to process payment; one redemption request per account per 5 day period

   Pros

   • The listed bonus type is no deposit, so entry does not depend on making a deposit before you can try the games.
   • mobile app covers a mobile app, and mobile apps sit on 67.1% of the operators here, so Fliff is not an exception on platform.
   • deposit limits, cool off and self exclusion includes self-exclusion and deposit limits, and self-exclusion appears on 100% of the brands in this group, so the hard controls match the norm.
   • Prize payments go to a bank account, one of the routes in major debit cards, major credit cards and Apple in app purchase, so a cash prize does not have to arrive as a store balance.
   • Identity checks are required from the start, matching 80% of the brands here, so verification is the normal route to a payout.

   Cons

   • Cash out is a no, so an open position cannot be sold before the event settles.
   • Support runs on email and help centre, so there is no live chat or phone line in the documented routes.
   • Prizes can sit with the operator for Up to 30 days for redeemed prizes, and redemption requests are capped per account, so a reader who wants a fast bank transfer is poorly served.
   • The $50 redemption floor ranks Fliff 3 of 7 brands on this measure, so small balances convert less easily than higher up the list.

3. 3. Betr

   Betr belongs in this ranking because it is a single-product platform built around Picks, which suits a reader who wants a single daily fantasy experience rather than a full bookmaker. The offer is No Sweat entries up to $200 (Picks), funding starts at $10, and account controls cover deposit limits, a cool-off period and self-exclusion, with support on email, chat and help centre. Identity checks are required before entries are funded. The practical strength is payout speed for a picks-only member, since Same day via PayPal/Venmo/debit after approval. The trade-off against Sleeper, ranked next in this ranking, is payment reach: Betr takes cards, PayPal, Venmo and online banking, while Sleeper adds a US bank account, Interac and a deposit match of 100%.

   • Welcome offer: No Sweat entries up to $200 (Picks)
   • Minimum deposit: $10
   • Withdrawal time: Same day via PayPal/Venmo/debit after approval

   Pros

   • Payouts are Same day via PayPal/Venmo/debit after approval, so card, PayPal and Venmo withdrawals are quick once approved.
   • Responsible gambling tools include deposit limits, cool off and self exclusion, covering deposit limits, a cool-off period and self-exclusion.
   • New Picks users get No Sweat entries up to $200 (Picks), a sizeable headline offer for a daily fantasy sports product.
   • Funding options are Visa/Mastercard debit, PayPal and Venmo, all everyday methods rather than exotic ones.
   • A mobile app is the main way in, with mobile app listed for the product.

   Cons

   • The minimum deposit of $10 sits above the site median of €8.77 and far above €0.50, so testing the account costs more here than at the cheapest alternatives.
   • Verification is required before play, so identity documents are needed up front rather than at a late withdrawal stage.
   • Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, so a telephone channel is not among its support options and time-sensitive account questions depend on written replies.
   • The No Sweat entries up to $200 (Picks) offer is entry based and the coin offer ties redeemable Betr Cash to play-through conditions, so the headline value is conditional rather than cash in hand.

4. 4. draftkings

   draftkings sits just below in this ranking and is the entry that publishes the most complete commercial picture: a welcome offer, an explicit wagering requirement and a named gaming licence together. The offer is Spend $5, get $150 in bonus bets, wagered on a deposit plus bonus basis at 25, with the UK Gambling Commission and Malta Gaming Authority named as regulators. It also holds the broadest market list in this ranking at NFL, NCAAF and NBA, covering mainstream leagues alongside darts, snooker and cycling, and cash out is available. Payouts are the practical strength, with withdrawals stated as Instant for most methods. The trade-off is entry cost, set at $5, above the category median, €8.77, while Betr, ranked next in this ranking, starts lower.

   • Welcome offer: Spend $5, get $150 in bonus bets
   • Regulators: UK Gambling Commission, Malta Gaming Authority
   • Minimum deposit: $5

   Pros

   • Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and the Malta Gaming Authority
   • A $5 minimum deposit, below the site median of €8.77
   • Withdrawals are instant for most methods according to Instant for most methods
   • Covers NFL, NCAAF and NBA and offers cash out on eligible bets
   • A Spend $5, get $150 in bonus bets welcome offer with a mobile app included

   Cons

   • The welcome offer is bonus bets rather than cash, with a 25 requirement on a deposit plus bonus basis
   • KYC checks are required, so identity documents are needed before betting
   • The $5 entry point ranks 21 of 89 brands compared on this measure

5. 5. ProphetX

   ProphetX is in this ranking for its regulatory footing. It holds a designated contract market listing and a derivatives clearing organisation designation from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Designated Contract Market and US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Derivatives Clearing Organization, the most detailed federal registration of any member here, and it runs a daily fantasy product with a mobile app. Funding starts at $10 and support covers email, phone and help centre, the broadest set in this ranking with phone and community channels included. Rebet, ranked next in this ranking, lists email and help centre and publishes a payout window of 2-3 business days.

   • Regulators: US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - Designated Contract Market, US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - Derivatives Clearing Organization
   • Minimum deposit: $10
   • Sportsbook type: Dfs

   Pros

   • Operating since 2018 and headquartered in US, with the legal entity listed as ProphetX LLC.
   • A mobile app is part of the offering, with mobile app listed for phone betting.
   • Support runs through email, phone and help centre, covering phone, email, a help centre and a community board.
   • A $10 minimum deposit keeps the entry point within reach of a small first stake.

   Cons

   • Trading covers sports markets only, so there is no esports, politics or crypto price content.
   • A trading fee applies to net gains in each market, and parlay contracts add a per-contract taker fee with a minimum charge.
   • The $10 minimum deposit sits above the €8.77 median across the sites compared here.

6. S6. Sleeper

   Sleeper earns its place in this ranking with a published deposit offer and a registration readers can check directly. The welcome offer is 100% deposit match up to $100 (code PLAY), wagered on a deposit plus bonus basis, and Sleeper is listed as an FCM and swap firm member with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (FCM) and National Futures Association (Swap Firm member), one of only 4 brands here to name a regulator. Lineups cover NFL, MLB and NBA, controls include deposit limits, a cool-off period and self-exclusion, and support runs on email, help centre and community. The trade-off is payout speed, stated as 5 or more business days, where PrizePicks, ranked next in this ranking, publishes Under 72 hours and publishes a smaller set of controls.

   • Welcome offer: 100% deposit match up to $100 (code PLAY)
   • Regulators: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (FCM) and National Futures Association (Swap Firm member)
   • Withdrawal time: 5 or more business days

   Pros

   • Welcome offer of 100% deposit match up to $100 (code PLAY), matched at 100% up to $100
   • Operator is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the National Futures Association, licence number NFA ID 0570580
   • Responsible play tools cover deposit limits, cool off and self exclusion
   • Payment choices are broad: US bank account, Visa and Discover
   • Runs as a daily fantasy sports product over NFL, MLB and NBA

   Cons

   • Withdrawals take 5 or more business days, longer than quick payout options elsewhere
   • Wagering applies to deposit plus bonus, so the deposit is tied to the bonus as well
   • Identity checks are required before funds can be taken out
   • Support runs on email, help centre and community, with no live chat or phone line

7. 7. Yahoo Daily Fantasy: best for top-pick

   Yahoo Daily Fantasy opens this ranking because it pairs a low entry cost with a broad spread of major leagues, and the rest of the group offers little to separate it on. A mobile app is standard here, so the useful differences sit in the details: entry starts at $3, identity checks are required, and account controls cover deposit limits and self-exclusion. The listing covers NFL, MLB and NBA, wider than the single-sport focus of some entries further down. The trade-off is payout speed, with withdrawals stated as 5 business days and support running on help centre and chat. Fliff, ranked next in this ranking, runs a no-deposit offer instead and states a longer prize redemption window at Up to 30 days for redeemed prizes.

   • Minimum deposit: $3
   • Withdrawal time: 5 business days
   • Payment methods: PayPal, Credit card

   Pros

   • Minimum deposit of $3 compares well with a site median of €8.77
   • Responsible gambling tools cover deposit limits and self exclusion
   • Identity verification is required, which matches every brand in the daily fantasy category on 100%
   • Covers NFL, MLB and NBA in one daily fantasy lineup
   • Run by Yahoo Fantasy Sports LLC, a named legal entity based in US

   Cons

   • Withdrawal time of 5 business days is longer than the pace most sportsbook apps set, with fast payouts common across the sector on 51.8%
   • Support runs on help centre and chat, so no phone line is offered
   • Entry is not available in CT, HI and ID
   • Payment methods are limited to PayPal and Credit card

8. 8. PrizePicks

   PrizePicks is in this ranking for a reader who wants a single card with a bonus attached to winning entries. The offer is Play $5, get $150 in Bonus Lineups if you win, a free bet style promotion with bonus lineups worth $150, and PrizePicks is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and National Futures Association. Deposits start at $10, payments run through Visa debit, Mastercard debit and Instant bank transfer, and withdrawals are stated as Under 72 hours. The trade-off is the responsible gambling set, which lists deposit limits as its only tool, where playup, ranked next in this ranking, pairs a named racing commission with self-exclusion.

   • Welcome offer: Play $5, get $150 in Bonus Lineups if you win
   • Regulators: Commodity Futures Trading Commission, National Futures Association
   • Minimum deposit: $10

   Pros

   • Oversight is clear and identity checks are strict: Commodity Futures Trading Commission and National Futures Association oversee the brand, and identity verification is required before entries are accepted.
   • Coverage is wide for a pick-based product, with NFL, College football (CFB) and NBA listed.
   • Funding is flexible, since Visa debit, Mastercard debit and Instant bank transfer covers cards, instant bank transfer and mobile wallets.
   • Pick-based daily fantasy is a real alternative to a sportsbook here, and it is rare in this list: 3.1% of the tracked brands run the same model.
   • Payout timing is published in advance at Under 72 hours, so the window is stated rather than open-ended.

   Cons

   • Responsible gambling tooling is thin: the recorded set is deposit limits, so a deposit cap is the only listed control.
   • Support runs on chat, help centre and community only, with no phone line in the recorded channels.
   • A $10 minimum deposit sits above the site median of €8.77.
   • Deposits run through cards, bank transfer and wallets listed in Visa debit, Mastercard debit and Instant bank transfer, with no digital asset option in that list.

9. 9. Rebet

   Rebet closes this ranking as a social sportsbook and daily fantasy product covering NFL, NBA and MLB, which spans major leagues, college sports and esports. Identity checks are required, account controls cover deposit limits, a cool-off period and self-exclusion, and withdrawals are stated as 2-3 business days with support on email and help centre. It is a practical fit for an adult player who wants a mobile app and a long sport list, and it rounds off a ranking where licence detail and bonus terms are the main filters. ProphetX, the member above it in this ranking, leads on federal registration instead.

   • Coin offer: Daily free Rebet Cash (RCH) for sweepstakes, plus purchasable Rebet Coins for freemium play; RCH also free with select Rebet Coin purchases and via mail-in entry
   • Redemption time: 2-3 business days, up to 5
   • Restricted states: AZ, CT, CA, and 9 more

   Pros

   • Daily free Rebet Cash means an account can run without a purchase, where Funzpoints hands out free Premium Funzpoints for profile completion and by mail-in
   • Responsible social gameplay tools cover deposit limits, a cool-off period and self-exclusion (deposit limits, cool off and self exclusion)
   • Sports coverage spans NFL, NBA and MLB in a daily fantasy format (dfs)
   • A mobile app is listed among the platform features (mobile app), and 67.1% of the brands tracked here share that, rising to 93.1% in the sweepstakes casino group
   • Prize redemption runs 2-3 business days, up to 5, so the window is stated with a longest case rather than left open

   Cons

   • Support runs on email and help centre only, with no live chat or phone line listed
   • Rebet is unavailable in AZ, CT and CA, which is a long state list for a US audience
   • Identity checks are required, while 7.2% of the brands tracked here skip verification altogether
   • Free coins arrive as a daily drip, so players wanting a large opening balance may find Jackpota's join package more to start with

10. 10. playup

    playup is in this ranking as the Australian option, holding a licence from the NT Racing Commission and running a bookmaker plus daily fantasy product across racing and sports. It operates under PlayUp Interactive Pty Ltd with a mobile app listed among its features. The trade-off in this ranking is depth of support, since its responsible gambling cover rests on self exclusion and its service on help centre, where ProphetX, ranked next in this ranking, lists email, phone and help centre and holds a federal designation from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Designated Contract Market and US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Derivatives Clearing Organization.

    • Regulators: NT Racing Commission
    • Sports markets: Racing, Sports
    • Responsible gambling tools: Self-exclusion

    Pros

    • Covers both racing and sports markets for varied wagering choice.
    • Pairs bookmaker wagering with daily fantasy style play.
    • Provides mobile app access alongside self exclusion controls.

What to look for

A named regulator

Weigh who licenses the operator before anything else. Only 4 of 9 in this category publish a gaming authority: draftkings with the UK Gambling Commission and Malta Gaming Authority, Sleeper and PrizePicks with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and National Futures Association, playup with the NT Racing Commission and ProphetX with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Designated Contract Market and US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Derivatives Clearing Organization.

Responsible gambling controls

Self-exclusion and deposit limits are the most common tools in this category, at 85.7% and 85.7%. A cool-off period covers 57.1% and reality checks 14.3%. A reader who wants the full set should look to the entries that publish all of them.

Entry cost

The smallest minimum deposit in this category is €2.63 and the largest is €8.77, with the median at €8.77 and the quartiles at €4.38 and €8.77. Check the entry figure before you size a first entry.

Bonus terms, not bonus size

Welcome offers are the norm here, 100%, so size means little on its own. The useful comparison is the wagering requirement and whether it is calculated on the deposit plus the bonus, 34%, or on the bonus alone, 66%.

Withdrawal speed

Payout time separates these brands more sharply than price does. Fast payouts are a listed feature on only 11.1% of entries, so read the stated withdrawal time for each brand before you fund an account, and treat any published window as a commitment to process rather than a promise of returns.

Platform and support

A mobile app is standard in this category, 100%, and a help centre appears on every entry, 100%. Email covers 62.5%, chat 37.5% and phone 12.5%, so a reader who wants to speak to someone should check the channels listed for that brand.

Frequently asked questions

Top daily fantasy sports compared by country

• United Kingdom
• United States

Gambling operators compared head to head

• Fliff vs Betr
• Fliff vs draftkings
• Betr vs draftkings

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