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FirstBet vs Sportingbet
Sportingbet edges it overall (8.3 vs 8.1), winning 3 of our 6 rating categories. Both are licensed in South Africa.
FirstBet
Cape Town-born bookmaker with a big deposit match and fast payouts
🇿🇦 Welcome offer
100% first deposit match up to R10,000
Sportingbet
International pedigree with local Rand focus
🇿🇦 Welcome offer
100% first deposit match
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Ratings compared
| Category | FirstBet | Sportingbet |
|---|---|---|
| Odds | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Markets | 7.8 | 8.4 |
| Bonuses | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| App | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| Payments | 8.6 | 8.0 |
| Support | 7.2 | 8.0 |
| Typical football margin | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Overall | 8.1 | 8.3 |
Features compared
| Feature | FirstBet | Sportingbet |
|---|---|---|
| Live betting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live streaming | – | ✓ |
| Cash out | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bet builder | – | ✓ |
| Booking codes | ✓ | – |
| Acca bonus / boost | ✓ | ✓ |
| Early payout | ✓ | – |
| Virtual sports | ✓ | – |
| iOS app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data-light site | ✓ | – |
Why choose FirstBet
- ✓100% first deposit match up to R10,000
- ✓Wide range of deposit options, including Capitec Pay and vouchers
- ✓Data-free site and iOS, Android and Huawei apps
Payments in South Africa
Instant EFT (Ozow) · Capitec Pay · Visa / Mastercard · Apple Pay / Google Pay · 1Voucher · OTT Voucher · Blu Voucher · Kazang
Why choose Sportingbet
- ✓Competitive odds on major football leagues
- ✓Smooth, modern app
- ✓Bet builder on big matches
Payments in South Africa
Instant EFT (Ozow) · Visa / Mastercard · 1Voucher · OTT Voucher · Blu Voucher
Frequently asked questions
Is FirstBet or Sportingbet better?
In our ratings Sportingbet scores higher overall (8.3/10 vs 8.1/10). The better choice depends on whether you prioritise odds, bonuses, app quality or payment options.
Which has better odds, FirstBet or Sportingbet?
Both have similar typical margins. Check our odds comparison for specific matches.
Can I have accounts with both FirstBet and Sportingbet?
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.