The Odds API
Real-time sports odds from 30+ bookmakers
Overview
The Odds API provides real-time and pre-match sports betting odds from 30+ bookmakers across 15+ sports. It covers NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, soccer, tennis, MMA, golf, and more. The API is simple to integrate with a generous free tier, making it ideal for odds comparison tools, betting analytics, and sports media applications.
Pros
- 30+ bookmakers
- Generous free tier
- Live odds
- Easy integration
- Transparent pricing
Cons
- Odds only (no stats/scores)
- No player data
- No streaming
- Rate limits on free tier
Best For
Not Ideal For
Specifications
SDKs
Leagues
Our Verdict
The Odds API is a solid choice for odds comparison tools and betting analytics, with an overall score of 8.2/10. While it performs well in most areas, consider odds only (no stats/scores) when making your decision.
Coverage
Sports Supported
Leagues & Competitions
9 leagues and competitions covered
Developer Experience
API Paradigms
SDKs
Documentation
Commercial Terms
Benchmark Results
Methodology →| Test Date | Region | Latency | Uptime | Error Rate | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-15 | US-East | 120ms | 99.91% | 0.25% | 500 |
| 2026-08-10 | EU-West | 115ms | 99.92% | 0.22% | 500 |
Tests conducted against public API endpoints within rate limits. Last verified: 2026-08-11. See our methodology page for testing details.
Pricing Plans
Free
500/month
- 30+ bookmakers
- Pre-match odds
- 4 sports
Starter
5,000/month
- All sports
- Live odds
- Event results
Pro
50,000/month
- Everything
- All bookmakers
- Priority support
Enterprise
500,000/month
- Everything
- Dedicated support
- Custom rate limits
Comparisons
The Odds API vs Bets API
The Odds API is more affordable with a better free tier for startups. Bets API covers more sports and events for larger-scale betting platforms.
The Odds API vs Sports Odds API
The Odds API has a generous free tier and transparent pricing. Sports Odds API covers more bookmakers and markets for professional betting platforms.
The Odds API vs API-Football
API-Football combines match data with odds and predictions in one API. The Odds API specializes in odds comparison across 40+ bookmakers with a cleaner interface.
The Odds API vs Sportradar
Sportradar delivers enterprise-grade odds with official data and WebSocket streaming. The Odds API offers affordable odds data with a generous free tier for startups.
The Odds API vs API-Sports
API-Sports provides comprehensive match data across 8+ sports. The Odds API specializes in odds comparison across 40+ bookmakers with a cleaner odds-focused interface.
The Odds API vs API-Football
The Odds API specializes in odds comparison across 40+ bookmakers. API-Football combines match data with odds and predictions in one comprehensive football API.
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Try The Odds API for your next project
Start with the free tier, integrate in minutes with their well-documented API, and upgrade only when you outgrow the limits.