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Betway vs SportyBet
It's a dead heat overall at 8.6/10. Both are licensed in South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania.
Betway
Africa's biggest pan-continental sportsbook
🇿🇦 Welcome offer
Up to R1,000 first deposit match
SportyBet
Fast, data-light betting across Africa
🇿🇦 Welcome offer
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Ratings compared
| Category | Betway | SportyBet |
|---|---|---|
| Odds | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Markets | 9.2 | 8.6 |
| Bonuses | 8.0 | 8.4 |
| App | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Payments | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Support | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Typical football margin | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Overall | 8.6 | 8.6 |
Features compared
| Feature | Betway | SportyBet |
|---|---|---|
| Live betting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live streaming | ✓ | – |
| Cash out | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bet builder | ✓ | – |
| Booking codes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Acca bonus / boost | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile money | ✓ | ✓ |
| Virtual sports | ✓ | ✓ |
| iOS app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data-light site | ✓ | ✓ |
| Jackpots | ✓ | ✓ |
Why choose Betway
- ✓Huge range of football, rugby and cricket markets
- ✓Reliable app and data-light site
- ✓Booking codes and bet sharing
- ✓Strong accumulator boosts
Payments in South Africa
Instant EFT (Ozow) · Visa / Mastercard · 1Voucher · OTT Voucher · Capitec Pay · Betway retail partners
Why choose SportyBet
- ✓Extremely fast, lightweight app
- ✓Instant payouts to bank and mobile money
- ✓Booking codes are the most widely shared in Africa
- ✓Accumulator bonuses
Payments in South Africa
Instant EFT (Ozow, Capitec Pay, PayShap) · Visa / Mastercard · Apple Pay / Google Pay · 1Voucher · OTT Voucher · Blu Voucher
Switching between Betway and SportyBet?
Convert booking codes in either direction.
Frequently asked questions
Is Betway or SportyBet better?
Both score 8.6/10 overall in our ratings — compare individual categories to decide.
Which has better odds, Betway or SportyBet?
Both have similar typical margins. Check our odds comparison for specific matches.
Can I have accounts with both Betway and SportyBet?
Yes. Having accounts at several licensed bookmakers lets you take the best price on each bet and claim each welcome offer, subject to their terms.