WhichBookmakerHead to head · United Kingdom · verified August 2026
bet365 vs Betway
bet365 takes it by 0.6 points overall, but Betway still wins specific cases.
Pillar scores
Side by side
| Criterion | bet365 | Betway |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 9.0 | 8.4 |
| Typical margin | Around 4–5% on major football match odds — competitive but not the sharpest | Around 5% on major football; sharper on esports than most rivals |
| Licences | UKGC (UK), iGaming Ontario (CA), MGA (Malta), multiple national licences | UKGC (UK), Western Cape (ZA), NLRC (NG), MGA (Malta), iGaming Ontario (CA) |
| Min. deposit | £5 / €10 equivalent | Varies by market, typically the equivalent of $5–10 |
| Sports | 30+ sports, with exceptional depth on football, tennis and horse racing | 30+ sports with strong esports and African football coverage |
| Features | Live streaming, Cash Out, Bet Builder, Edit Bet, Early payout | Live streaming, Cash Out, Bet Builder, Local payment rails |
| Founded | 2000 | 2006 |
| Best for | In-play betting, Market depth, Live streaming | African markets, Esports, Local payments |
What the price difference actually costs
bet365 builds about 4.5% into its prices; Betway about 5.0%. That gap of 0.5 percentage points is not an abstraction — it is money that leaves your account on every settled bet, win or lose.
Indicative cost of the gap
Stake £5,000 across a season and the difference between them is roughly £25 — in bet365's favour.
A simplified illustration on total turnover, not a prediction. It ignores which bets you win, because the margin is charged either way — that is precisely the point.
A welcome offer is paid once. This gap is paid every time you bet, which is why we weight price at 30% of the score and most comparison sites do not weight it at all.
Our verdict
Choose bet365 if you want in-play betting · market depth · live streaming. It comes out ahead on odds, trust, markets, platform, payouts in our scoring, and its licensing position in United Kingdom is UKGC (UK).
Choose Betway if you want african markets · esports · local payments.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, bet365 or Betway?
bet365 scores higher overall (9.0 vs 8.4). Betway can still be the better choice for african markets.
Is bet365 safe and licensed?
bet365 holds these licences: UKGC (UK), iGaming Ontario (CA), MGA (Malta), multiple national licences. Our trust score for it is 9.5/10 — the full review explains the reasoning.
Is Betway safe and licensed?
Betway holds these licences: UKGC (UK), Western Cape (ZA), NLRC (NG), MGA (Malta), iGaming Ontario (CA). Our trust score for it is 8.9/10 — the full review explains the reasoning.