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FirstBet vs Supabets
It's a dead heat overall at 8.1/10. 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
Supabets
Big multi bonuses and a long-running local favourite
🇿🇦 Welcome offer
Sign-up bonus + first deposit match
18+. T&Cs apply. Offers change often — always confirm the latest terms on the operator's site. Gamble responsibly.
Ratings compared
| Category | FirstBet | Supabets |
|---|---|---|
| Odds | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Markets | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Bonuses | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| App | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Payments | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Support | 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Typical football margin | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| Overall | 8.1 | 8.1 |
Features compared
| Feature | FirstBet | Supabets |
|---|---|---|
| Live betting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cash out | ✓ | ✓ |
| Booking codes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Acca bonus / boost | ✓ | ✓ |
| Early payout | ✓ | – |
| 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 Supabets
- ✓Generous multi-bet bonuses
- ✓Lots of lower-league football
- ✓Retail and voucher deposits
Payments in South Africa
Instant EFT (Ozow) · Visa / Mastercard · 1Voucher · OTT Voucher · Blu Voucher
Switching between FirstBet and Supabets?
Convert booking codes in either direction.
Frequently asked questions
Is FirstBet or Supabets better?
Both score 8.1/10 overall in our ratings — compare individual categories to decide.
Which has better odds, FirstBet or Supabets?
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 Supabets?
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.