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FirstBet vs SportyBet
SportyBet edges it overall (8.6 vs 8.1), winning 4 of our 6 rating categories. FirstBet typically offers better odds. 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
SportyBet
Fast, data-light betting across Africa
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Ratings compared
| Category | FirstBet | SportyBet |
|---|---|---|
| Odds | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Markets | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| Bonuses | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| App | 7.8 | 9.2 |
| Payments | 8.6 | 9.0 |
| Support | 7.2 | 8.0 |
| Typical football margin | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| Overall | 8.1 | 8.6 |
Features compared
| Feature | FirstBet | SportyBet |
|---|---|---|
| Live betting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cash out | ✓ | ✓ |
| Booking codes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Acca bonus / boost | ✓ | ✓ |
| Early payout | ✓ | – |
| Mobile money | – | ✓ |
| Virtual sports | ✓ | ✓ |
| iOS app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data-light site | ✓ | ✓ |
| Jackpots | – | ✓ |
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 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 FirstBet and SportyBet?
Convert booking codes in either direction.
Frequently asked questions
Is FirstBet or SportyBet better?
In our ratings SportyBet scores higher overall (8.6/10 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 SportyBet?
FirstBet typically has the lower margin on football (6.0%), which usually means better odds. Prices vary by match, so check our odds comparison.
Can I have accounts with both FirstBet 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.