Prediction app comparisons
How the main prediction apps and forecasting platforms stack up, checked against their own rules and the regulators, with dated sources.
Free Polymarket Alternatives (2026): Predict Without Real Money, KYC or a Crypto Wallet
Polymarket now means a crypto wallet or full KYC, and it is blocked in France and Spain. Free alternatives compared: Clutch, Manifold, Metaculus, GJ Open.
8 min readIs Polymarket Legal? The US, France and Spain in 2026
Polymarket is CFTC-regulated in the US but blocked in France and Spain. Where it is legal, what each regulator decided, and what you risk with a VPN.
8 min readKalshi Alternatives Without Real Money: Free Prediction Apps Compared (2026)
Kalshi asks for a photo ID, a deposit and real money on every trade. Free Kalshi alternatives with no money or KYC, compared: Clutch, Manifold, Metaculus.
8 min readManifold Markets Alternatives (2026): Apps Like Manifold, Compared Fairly
Mana vs credits and points, prizes, apps, languages and who resolves markets. Manifold alternatives compared fairly: Clutch, Metaculus, Good Judgment Open.
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