bet365 vs FanDuel: Head-to-Head Comparison
Pick bet365 if you want wider markets and deeper sports coverage; pick FanDuel if you value a proven Same Game Parlay product and strong odds pricing on major US games. Both are licensed by state regulators, both accept PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking and Visa from a $10 minimum, and both process withdrawals in a 0–24h window with iOS and Android apps.
On BETAURO's scoring, bet365 leads on market coverage (9.6 vs 8.9), sports depth (9.5 vs 8.8) and odds (8.8 vs 7.8), while the two are level on app quality (9.3 each) and close on licence safety (9.5 vs 9.3). Below we break down where each one actually wins so you can match the right book to your state and your betting habits.
| bet365 | FanDuel | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Licence | NJ DGE and others ✓ | State regulators ✓ |
| Best price share | — | 38% |
| Avg. margin | — | 4.5% |
| Min deposit | 10 | 10 |
| Withdrawal time | 0–24h | 0–24h |
| Payments | PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking, Visa | PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking, Visa |
| 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, FanDuel 7.8/10.
Markets & coverage
Markets & coverage: we'd point most people to bet365 here — it scores 9.6/10 in our rating, FanDuel 8.9/10.
Live betting
Live betting: we'd point most people to bet365 here — it scores 9.4/10 in our rating, FanDuel 8.9/10.
Payments & payouts
Payments & payouts: both score well in our rating (8.8/10 and 8.8/10) — this one won't decide it.
Withdrawal time
Withdrawal time: both score well in our rating (8.9/10 and 8.7/10) — this one won't decide it.
App & mobile
App & mobile: both score well in our rating (9.3/10 and 9.3/10) — this one won't decide it.
Bet Builder
Bet Builder: both score well in our rating (9.0/10 and 8.9/10) — this one won't decide it.
Licence & safety
Licence & safety: both score well in our rating (9.5/10 and 9.3/10) — 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
FanDuel — Pros / Cons
- ✓ Polished, easy app
- ✓ Licensed and regulated locally
- ✓ Responsive customer support
- ✗ No real bet builder
Quick verdict: who should choose which
The scores point to different strengths, not one book being better across the board.
- Choose bet365 if you bet a broad spread of sports and leagues, want the widest market coverage, or care most about in-play depth (live capability 9.4). Its odds rating (8.8) is the higher of the two.
- Choose FanDuel if Same Game Parlay is your main product, you focus on NFL/NBA/MLB main markets, and you want its Fast Payout feature. Its odds sample shows a best-price share of about 36% across 594 markets with an average margin near 4.45%.
- Avoid bet365 if it isn't live in your state yet — US betting is state-by-state, so check availability first.
- Avoid FanDuel if you want the broadest niche-market and international-league coverage, where bet365 rates higher.
Neither book stands out on customer support: bet365 rates 8.6 and FanDuel 8.3, so both are middle-of-the-pack there.
Licence and safety: state-by-state, not nationwide
US sports betting is regulated state by state. bet365 is licensed by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement and other state regulators; FanDuel operates under state regulators across its markets. BETAURO rates licence safety at 9.5 for bet365 and 9.3 for FanDuel — both strong, both regulated.
The key practical point: a licence in one state does not make an operator legal in another. An operator approved in New Jersey is not automatically available in New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Colorado, Ohio, Illinois, Arizona, Virginia or Massachusetts. Availability, the minimum age of 21 and the exact rules depend on your own state regulator (NJ DGE, NYSGC, PGCB, MGCB and others).
Before you sign up, confirm the book is live in your state. Both apps use geolocation to verify you're physically within a legal state when you place a bet.
Odds and market coverage
This is where the two books separate most clearly on BETAURO's data.
bet365 scores 9.6 for market coverage and 9.5 for sports depth — the wider offering of the two, particularly for international football (Serie A, Ligue 1, Champions League, Europa League, Copa Libertadores, MLS) alongside the core US menu of NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NCAAB, NHL, MLB, UFC and ATP/WTA tennis.
FanDuel scores 8.9 for market coverage and 8.8 for sports depth — still broad, but slightly narrower on niche leagues. Where FanDuel has measured odds data, its best-price share is roughly 36% across 594 sampled markets with an average margin around 4.45%, which is competitive on the mainstream US markets most bettors play.
If you shop lines across several books, bet365's higher odds rating (8.8 vs 7.8) and market breadth give it the edge for variety; FanDuel remains a solid price on headline NFL and NBA lines. Compare live prices on our odds pages before you stake.
Bet Builder, Same Game Parlay and live betting
Both books support building multi-leg bets on a single game, but they're branded and rated differently.
bet365 offers Bet Builder (rated 9.0) plus Cash Out, Live Betting, Live Streaming and Mobile Betting. Its live capability rates 9.4, the higher of the two, so it's the stronger pick for in-play bettors who want deep live markets and streaming.
FanDuel leads with Same Game Parlay (rated 8.9), a product it's known for, plus Cash Out, Live Betting, Live Streaming and a Fast Payout feature. Its live capability rates 8.9.
Both let you cash out early and stream selected events. If single-game parlays are your bread and butter, FanDuel's Same Game Parlay is the headline draw. If you want the deepest live in-play menu across more sports, bet365 rates higher.
Payments and withdrawals
The two books are closely matched on banking.
- Deposit methods: both accept PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking and Visa. Across US sportsbooks you'll also commonly see Apple Pay and Play+.
- Minimum deposit: $10 at both.
- Withdrawal time: 0–24h at both. FanDuel additionally lists a Fast Payout feature.
- Payments rating: 8.8 for each.
- Withdrawals rating: bet365 8.9, FanDuel 8.7.
In practice, cash-out speed on PayPal and Venmo tends to be quickest at most US books. If fast payouts are your priority, FanDuel's Fast Payout label is worth noting, though both quote the same 0–24h range in our data. Confirm processing times in-app for your chosen method, since they can vary by state and by how you funded the account.
Apps and everyday usability
Both bet365 and FanDuel offer native iOS and Android apps, and BETAURO rates both at 9.3 for app quality — the closest tie in this comparison.
Expect live betting, cash out and live streaming on both apps. bet365's app rates slightly higher for features overall (9.2 vs 9.0) and its market coverage carries through to mobile, so you'll find more leagues in the same interface. FanDuel's app is built around its Same Game Parlay flow and Fast Payout.
For most US bettors the app is the primary way to bet, so if you already use one, the switching cost is mainly getting used to a different bet slip. Both handle geolocation checks in-state and support the same core payment methods.
Sports and league coverage compared
For core US sports — American Football (NFL, NCAAF), Basketball (NBA, NCAAB), Baseball (MLB), Ice Hockey (NHL) and MMA/UFC — both books offer full markets and are strong picks.
Where bet365 pulls ahead is breadth: football/soccer (Champions League, Europa League, Serie A, Ligue 1, MLS, Copa Libertadores, World Cup), plus golf and tennis (ATP and WTA). If you follow European soccer or want more niche league depth alongside your US bets, bet365's higher sports-depth score (9.5) reflects that.
FanDuel covers the same major sports and rates 8.8 for depth — plenty for a bettor focused on the big US leagues, with Same Game Parlay layered on top for single-game action.
Comparison table
| Category | bet365 | FanDuel | |---|---|---| | Founded | 2000 | 2009 | | Regulator | NJ DGE and other state regulators | State regulators | | Odds rating | 8.8 | 7.8 | | Market coverage | 9.6 | 8.9 | | Sports depth | 9.5 | 8.8 | | Live capability | 9.4 | 8.9 | | Bet Builder / SGP | Bet Builder 9.0 | Same Game Parlay 8.9 | | Licence safety | 9.5 | 9.3 | | App (iOS/Android) | 9.3 | 9.3 | | Features | 9.2 | 9.0 | | Support | 8.6 | 8.3 | | Payments | PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking, Visa | PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking, Visa | | Min deposit | $10 | $10 | | Withdrawal time | 0–24h | 0–24h (Fast Payout) |
All ratings are BETAURO editorial scores based on supplied data. FanDuel's odds sample: ~36% best-price share, ~4.45% average margin across 594 markets.
FAQ
Is bet365 or FanDuel better for odds?
On BETAURO's ratings, bet365 scores higher for odds (8.8 vs 7.8) and for market coverage (9.6 vs 8.9). FanDuel's measured sample shows a best-price share around 36% and an average margin near 4.45% on the markets tested, so it stays competitive on mainstream US lines. Line-shoppers should compare live prices on both before staking.
Are both bet365 and FanDuel legal in my state?
It depends on your state. US sports betting is regulated state by state, so a licence in New Jersey does not make an operator legal in New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan or elsewhere. Check whether each book is live with your state regulator, and note the minimum betting age is 21.
Which has the better single-game parlay product?
FanDuel is known for its Same Game Parlay (rated 8.9), while bet365 offers Bet Builder (rated 9.0) for the same single-game multi-leg concept. Both let you combine legs on one match; the choice comes down to which interface and pricing you prefer.
How fast are withdrawals at bet365 vs FanDuel?
Both quote a 0–24h withdrawal window in our data, with a payments rating of 8.8 each. FanDuel additionally lists a Fast Payout feature. Actual speed depends on your method — PayPal and Venmo are typically the quickest — and can vary by state.
Which app is better?
BETAURO rates both apps at 9.3, so it's a tie on quality. Both offer iOS and Android with live betting, cash out and live streaming. bet365's app carries more market coverage; FanDuel's is built around Same Game Parlay and Fast Payout.
What payment methods do bet365 and FanDuel accept?
Both accept PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking and Visa, with a $10 minimum deposit. Across US sportsbooks you'll also commonly find Apple Pay and Play+. Available methods can vary by state.