bet365 vs Paddy Power
On the numbers BETAURO holds, bet365 edges Paddy Power across market coverage, sports depth and live betting, while Paddy Power stays competitive on core pricing and matches it on withdrawal speed. Both are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and both offer Bet Builder, Cash Out, live streaming and iOS and Android apps. The right pick depends on how deep your markets go, which payment methods you use and how much you value in-play breadth. This head-to-head lays out the scoring, the payment and app differences, and clear guidance on who each bookmaker suits.
| bet365 | Paddy Power | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Licence | UKGC ✓ | UKGC ✓ |
| Best price share | 7% | 9% |
| Avg. margin | 6.2% | 7.3% |
| Min deposit | 10 | 10 |
| Withdrawal time | 0–24h | 0–24h |
| Payments | Debit Card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Trustly | Debit Card, PayPal, Apple Pay |
| Apps | iOS/Android | iOS/Android |
| Find My Best Betting Site | Find My Best Betting Site |
Odds comparison
Odds comparison: we'd point most people to bet365 here — it scores 8.8/10 in our rating, Paddy Power 7.8/10.
Markets & coverage
Markets & coverage: we'd point most people to bet365 here — it scores 9.6/10 in our rating, Paddy Power 8.3/10.
Live betting
Live betting: we'd point most people to bet365 here — it scores 9.4/10 in our rating, Paddy Power 8.2/10.
Payments & payouts
Payments & payouts: both score well in our rating (8.8/10 and 8.5/10) — this one won't decide it.
Withdrawal time
Withdrawal time: both score well in our rating (8.9/10 and 8.6/10) — this one won't decide it.
App & mobile
App & mobile: we'd point most people to bet365 here — it scores 9.3/10 in our rating, Paddy Power 8.8/10.
Bet Builder
Bet Builder: we'd point most people to bet365 here — it scores 9.0/10 in our rating, Paddy Power 8.0/10.
Licence & safety
Licence & safety: both score well in our rating (9.5/10 and 9.2/10) — this one won't decide it.
bet365 — Pros / Cons
- ✓ Polished, easy app
- ✓ Licensed and regulated locally
- ✓ Responsive customer support
- ✗ Support is solid rather than standout
Paddy Power — Pros / Cons
- ✓ Polished, easy app
- ✓ Payouts arrive fast
- ✓ Great local payment support
- ✗ Odds are competitive but not always the best
Quick verdict: who should pick which
Choose bet365 if you want the widest range of markets and the strongest in-play offering. It scores 9.6 for market coverage, 9.5 for sports depth and 9.4 for live capability on our ratings, the highest figures in this comparison, and it adds Trustly alongside debit card, PayPal and Apple Pay.
Choose Paddy Power if your betting is more focused and you value tidy core pricing. Our odds sampling found Paddy Power returned the best available price on roughly 9.7% of its sampled selections, with an average margin of about 7.11% across 257 sampled markets. That is marginally tighter than bet365's sampled average margin of about 7.44%.
Both are safe, UKGC-licensed operators with a £10 minimum deposit and withdrawals quoted at 0–24 hours, so neither is a wrong answer for a UK bettor. The decision comes down to breadth versus focus.
Head-to-head ratings and facts
The table below sets out the BETAURO ratings and the verified operational facts for each bookmaker. Ratings are our editorial scores out of 10; the licence, payments, minimum deposit and withdrawal figures are drawn from the operator data.
- Founded: bet365 2000 | Paddy Power 1988
- Regulator: bet365 UKGC (licence 39563) | Paddy Power UKGC
- Odds rating: bet365 8.8 | Paddy Power 7.8
- Market coverage: bet365 9.6 | Paddy Power 8.3
- Sports depth: bet365 9.5 | Paddy Power 8.4
- Live capability: bet365 9.4 | Paddy Power 8.2
- Bet Builder: bet365 9.0 | Paddy Power 8.0
- Licence safety: bet365 9.5 | Paddy Power 9.2
- Payments: bet365 8.8 | Paddy Power 8.5
- Withdrawals: bet365 8.9 | Paddy Power 8.6
- App: bet365 9.3 | Paddy Power 8.8
- Features: bet365 9.2 | Paddy Power 8.4
- Support: bet365 8.6 | Paddy Power 8.0
- Minimum deposit: both £10
- Withdrawal time: both 0–24h
bet365 leads on every rated category, most clearly on market coverage, sports depth and live capability. Paddy Power's smallest gaps are on licence safety and withdrawals, where both sit close together.
Odds and margins compared
Pricing is where Paddy Power narrows the gap that its overall ratings suggest. Across BETAURO's odds sampling, Paddy Power posted the best available price on about 9.7% of its 257 sampled selections and carried an average margin of roughly 7.11%. bet365's sample of 30 selections returned an average margin of about 7.44%, and its best-price share was not recorded in that sample.
A lower margin means the bookmaker keeps less built into the odds, which on those sampled markets favours Paddy Power slightly. The sample sizes differ, so treat this as a directional signal rather than a definitive league table. bet365 still holds the higher headline odds rating at 8.8 to 7.8, reflecting its overall pricing consistency and range rather than a single margin figure.
If you line-shop and want the sharper price on a given selection, it is worth checking both before you stake. Our live betting odds pages can help you compare current prices side by side.
Sports and competition coverage
Both bookmakers cover the full spread of UK betting interest: football, horse racing, tennis, darts, cricket, rugby, golf and basketball. Where bet365's higher market coverage and sports depth scores tell is in the number of markets per event and the reach into secondary competitions.
For football you can bet the Premier League, Championship, Champions League, Europa League, Serie A, Ligue 1, Copa Libertadores and the World Cup at both. Racing punters get the domestic cards; tennis bettors have the ATP and WTA tours; and there is NBA and EuroLeague basketball plus Test cricket.
If you regularly bet niche markets, accumulators across smaller leagues, or want more in-play options during a match, bet365's 9.6 market coverage rating points to the deeper book. For mainstream football, racing and the big tennis and cricket events, Paddy Power's 8.3 coverage is more than adequate.
Payments and withdrawals
Both operators take debit card, PayPal and Apple Pay, with a £10 minimum deposit and withdrawals quoted at 0–24 hours. Paddy Power also lists Fast Payout among its features.
The difference is Trustly. bet365 supports open-banking payments via Trustly in addition to the shared methods, which suits bettors who prefer paying directly from their bank rather than through a card or wallet. Paddy Power does not list Trustly in its supported methods on our data.
On withdrawals the ratings are close, 8.9 for bet365 against 8.6 for Paddy Power, and both quote the same 0–24 hour window. In practice actual clearing time depends on your chosen method — PayPal and Apple Pay tend to settle faster than card withdrawals with most UK bookmakers.
Choose bet365 if you want Trustly as an option. Choose Paddy Power if debit card, PayPal or Apple Pay cover you, since both handle those identically on the headline figures.
Apps and live features
Both bookmakers have iOS and Android apps. bet365 scores 9.3 for its app against Paddy Power's 8.8, and 9.4 for live capability against 8.2 — the widest feature gap in this comparison.
Shared features include Live Betting, Cash Out, Bet Builder and Live Streaming. That means you can build a multi-selection wager on a single event, cash out early to lock in or cut a position, and watch selected events in-app at either bookmaker. Paddy Power additionally flags Fast Payout as a feature.
If in-play betting and streaming are central to how you bet, bet365's higher live capability and app scores make it the stronger choice for a demanding live user. If you mostly place pre-match singles and accas with occasional cash out, both apps do the job comfortably.
Safety and licensing
Both bet365 and Paddy Power are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, the regulator for betting in the United Kingdom, and both require customers to be 18 or over. bet365's UKGC licence number is 39563; Paddy Power operates under UKGC licensing on our data, though the specific licence number is not recorded here.
On our licence-safety scoring bet365 sits at 9.5 and Paddy Power at 9.2 — both high, reflecting established, well-regulated operators. You can confirm any UK bookmaker's status directly on the Gambling Commission's public register.
For most bettors this means the safety question is settled: both are legitimate, regulated UK operators, and the choice should turn on markets, pricing, payments and features rather than trust.
FAQ
Is bet365 or Paddy Power better for odds?
On BETAURO's sampling, Paddy Power carried a marginally tighter average margin (about 7.11% vs 7.44%) and posted the best available price on roughly 9.7% of sampled selections. bet365 holds the higher overall odds rating at 8.8 to 7.8, reflecting broader pricing consistency. Line-shop both for the selection you want.
Do both bookmakers have a Bet Builder?
Yes. Both bet365 and Paddy Power list Bet Builder among their features, so you can combine multiple markets from a single event into one bet at either. bet365 scores 9.0 and Paddy Power 8.0 on our Bet Builder rating.
Which has faster withdrawals?
Both quote a 0–24 hour withdrawal window and share a £10 minimum deposit. Their withdrawal ratings are close (bet365 8.9, Paddy Power 8.6), and Paddy Power lists Fast Payout as a feature. Actual speed depends on your method, with PayPal and Apple Pay typically clearing quicker than debit card.
What payment methods do they support?
Both accept debit card, PayPal and Apple Pay. bet365 additionally supports Trustly for open-banking payments. If Trustly matters to you, that favours bet365; otherwise the two are level on the shared methods.
Are both licensed in the UK?
Yes. Both are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and both require an 18+ age minimum. bet365 holds UKGC licence 39563. You can verify any operator on the Gambling Commission's public register.
Which is better for live betting and streaming?
bet365 scores higher on live capability (9.4 vs 8.2) and app (9.3 vs 8.8), and both offer Live Betting and Live Streaming. For heavy in-play use, bet365 is the stronger pick; for occasional live betting, both apps are capable.