bet365 vs FanDuel
On the numbers, bet365 edges FanDuel on pricing and market depth, while the two are near-identical on payments, apps and payout speed. bet365 scores 8.8 for odds versus FanDuel's 7.8, and 9.6 vs 8.9 on market coverage. FanDuel's tracked pricing shows a 36.1% best-price share across 596 sampled markets at an average margin of 4.46% — solid, but it leaves room for a sharper book on marquee lines. Both hold state licences, both settle withdrawals in 0–24h, and both run PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking and Visa with a $10 minimum deposit. The decision comes down to whether you prioritize price and breadth (bet365) or parlay tooling and brand-scale liquidity (FanDuel).
| bet365 | FanDuel | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Licence | NJ DGE and others ✓ | State regulators ✓ |
| Best price share | — | 40% |
| Avg. margin | — | 4.3% |
| Min deposit | 10 | 10 |
| Withdrawal time | 0–24h | 0–24h |
| Payments | PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking, Visa | PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking, Visa |
| Apps | iOS/Android | iOS/Android |
| Compare Odds | Compare Odds |
Odds comparison
On Odds comparison the numbers favour bet365: 8.8/10 against 7.8/10 for FanDuel.
Markets & coverage
On Markets & coverage the numbers favour bet365: 9.6/10 against 8.9/10 for FanDuel.
Live betting
On Live betting the numbers favour bet365: 9.4/10 against 8.9/10 for FanDuel.
Payments & payouts
On Payments & payouts the two measure effectively level (8.8/10 vs 8.8/10).
Withdrawal time
On Withdrawal time the two measure effectively level (8.9/10 vs 8.7/10).
App & mobile
On App & mobile the two measure effectively level (9.3/10 vs 9.3/10).
Bet Builder
On Bet Builder the two measure effectively level (9.0/10 vs 8.9/10).
Licence & safety
On Licence & safety the two measure effectively level (9.5/10 vs 9.3/10).
bet365 — Pros / Cons
- ✓ Deep market menus per event
- ✓ Licensed and regulated locally
- ✓ Responsive customer support
- ✗ Support is solid rather than standout
FanDuel — Pros / Cons
- ✓ Deep market menus per event
- ✓ Licensed and regulated locally
- ✓ Responsive customer support
- ✗ No real bet builder
Quick verdict: which book wins on the data
bet365 leads FanDuel on every odds and depth metric we track. Its ratings: odds 8.8, market coverage 9.6, sports depth 9.5, live capability 9.4. FanDuel counters with odds 7.8, market coverage 8.9, sports depth 8.8, live capability 8.9.
The two are level on the app (both 9.3) and licence safety is close (bet365 9.5, FanDuel 9.3). Support ratings favor bet365 slightly (8.6 vs 8.3).
Practical read: if you line-shop and care about getting the best available price, bet365's higher odds and coverage scores make it the default. If your betting is parlay-heavy and you value FanDuel's Same Game Parlay build and its scale in live markets, FanDuel remains competitive despite the pricing gap.
Odds value and margin
The clearest separation is on price. bet365 rates 8.8 for odds against FanDuel's 7.8 — a full point in a category where small edges compound over volume.
For FanDuel we have tracked pricing: a 36.1% best-price share across 596 sampled markets and an average margin of 4.46%. That means FanDuel offered the best available price on roughly one in three sampled lines, with a book margin under 4.5% — respectable for a US operator but not market-leading.
We don't have an equivalent sampled best-price dataset for bet365 here, so treat its 8.8 odds rating as a model-based score rather than a directly measured best-price share. The gap in ratings is consistent with bet365's traditionally tighter pricing on football (soccer), tennis and international markets, while FanDuel is strongest on high-volume US props and parlays.
Bottom line for value hunters: hold accounts at both and check the line before every stake. A 4.46% average margin at FanDuel is beatable on individual markets, and bet365's higher coverage score means more markets are priced in the first place.
Market coverage and sports depth
bet365 wins on breadth: 9.6 market coverage and 9.5 sports depth versus FanDuel's 8.9 and 8.8.
Both cover the core US slate — NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NCAAB, MLB, NHL and UFC/MMA — plus golf and tennis (ATP, WTA). The difference shows in soccer and secondary markets. bet365's international book runs deep on Serie A, Ligue 1, Champions League, Europa League, Copa Libertadores, MLS and the World Cup, typically with more prop and player-market granularity per event.
FanDuel's depth is concentrated where US betting volume lives — NFL and NBA player props, Same Game Parlays and futures — where its market count is strong. For bettors focused purely on domestic majors, the coverage gap narrows. For anyone betting European soccer or wanting deep per-match markets, bet365's 9.6 coverage score is the more relevant number.
Live betting and streaming
Live capability: bet365 9.4, FanDuel 8.9. Both offer live betting, cash out and live streaming.
bet365 is historically strong on in-play breadth and integrated streaming across tennis and soccer, which aligns with its higher live score. FanDuel's live product is built around its US audience and its Same Game Parlay engine, with cash out and streaming available.
If in-play is central to your betting, bet365's 0.5-point live edge and wider event streaming make it the stronger pick. If you mainly parlay live NFL and NBA, FanDuel's tooling closes much of that gap.
Bet builder and Same Game Parlay
bet365 rates 9.0 on bet builder; FanDuel rates 8.9 on the same category and lists Same Game Parlay explicitly as a feature.
FanDuel effectively pioneered mainstream Same Game Parlay marketing in the US, and it remains a core part of its product. bet365 offers its own Bet Builder that combines multiple markets within a single event. The ratings are effectively level, so this is a near-tie: choose on which interface and which correlated-market pricing you prefer for the leagues you bet.
Payments, deposits and withdrawal speed
The two are matched on banking. Both list PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking and Visa, both set a $10 minimum deposit, and both quote withdrawal times of 0–24h.
Payments ratings: bet365 8.8, FanDuel 8.8 — identical. Withdrawals: bet365 8.9, FanDuel 8.7. FanDuel additionally lists Fast Payout as a named feature.
Across the wider US market, Apple Pay and Play+ are common cashier options; check the cashier in your specific state, since available methods vary by operator and jurisdiction. On the supplied data, neither book gives a meaningful banking advantage — the deposit minimum, method list and 0–24h payout window are the same.
Apps and platform
Both apps score 9.3, with iOS and Android available for each. On this metric there is no separating data — both are top-tier mobile products in the US market.
Features ratings run bet365 9.2 vs FanDuel 9.0. bet365's feature set lists Live Betting, Cash Out, Bet Builder, Live Streaming and Mobile Betting; FanDuel lists Live Betting, Same Game Parlay, Cash Out, Fast Payout and Live Streaming. The overlap is heavy; the differences are Bet Builder branding (bet365) versus Same Game Parlay plus Fast Payout labeling (FanDuel).
Licensing and legality by state
US sports betting is regulated state by state, not federally. An operator licensed in New Jersey is not automatically legal elsewhere — availability, minimum age (21) and rules depend on your state regulator (NJ DGE, NYSGC, PGCB, MGCB and others).
bet365 is licensed via the NJ DGE and other state regulators; FanDuel operates under state regulators across its footprint. Licence safety scores: bet365 9.5, FanDuel 9.3.
Both are widely available in the larger regulated states — New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Colorado, Ohio, Illinois, Arizona, Virginia and Massachusetts — but confirm both are live in your state before you decide, since footprints differ by operator.
Head-to-head ratings table
- Odds: bet365 8.8 | FanDuel 7.8
- Market coverage: bet365 9.6 | FanDuel 8.9
- Sports depth: bet365 9.5 | FanDuel 8.8
- Live capability: bet365 9.4 | FanDuel 8.9
- Bet builder / SGP: bet365 9.0 | FanDuel 8.9
- Licence safety: bet365 9.5 | FanDuel 9.3
- Payments: bet365 8.8 | FanDuel 8.8
- Withdrawals: bet365 8.9 | FanDuel 8.7
- App: bet365 9.3 | FanDuel 9.3
- Features: bet365 9.2 | FanDuel 9.0
- Support: bet365 8.6 | FanDuel 8.3
- Min deposit: both $10
- Withdrawal time: both 0–24h
- Founded: bet365 2000 | FanDuel 2009
FanDuel tracked pricing: 36.1% best-price share, 4.46% average margin, 596 markets sampled.
FAQ
Is bet365 or FanDuel better for odds?
On the ratings, bet365 leads for odds (8.8 vs 7.8). FanDuel's tracked pricing shows a 36.1% best-price share at a 4.46% average margin across 596 sampled markets — decent but not category-leading. For consistent value, line-shop both before each stake.
Which has more markets, bet365 or FanDuel?
bet365, on the data. It scores 9.6 for market coverage and 9.5 for sports depth versus FanDuel's 8.9 and 8.8. The gap is widest on soccer (Serie A, Champions League, MLS) and secondary markets; on core US majors the two are closer.
Do both offer Same Game Parlay or bet builder?
Yes. FanDuel lists Same Game Parlay; bet365 offers Bet Builder to combine markets within one event. Ratings are effectively level (bet365 9.0, FanDuel 8.9).
How fast are withdrawals at bet365 and FanDuel?
Both quote 0–24h withdrawal times. FanDuel also lists Fast Payout as a named feature. Withdrawal ratings are bet365 8.9 and FanDuel 8.7.
What payment methods do they support?
Both list PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking and Visa, each with a $10 minimum deposit. Across the wider US market, Apple Pay and Play+ are common too — check the cashier in your state, as methods vary.
Are bet365 and FanDuel legal in my state?
US betting is regulated state by state. bet365 is licensed via the NJ DGE and other state regulators; FanDuel operates under state regulators across its footprint. Both are available in most large regulated states, but confirm each is live in your state (minimum age 21) before signing up.