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OddsMonkey vs ArbVantage: which betting tool suits you?
OddsMonkey is one of the best-known matched betting services in the UK. ArbVantage is a sure bet scanner built for Austria and Slovakia first. Both help you work out bets, but with different methods and for different markets. This page puts the facts side by side, with dates and sources, and says who each one suits.
Updated 22 October 2026
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Two methods: matched betting and sure bets
OddsMonkey is a matched betting service. A bookmaker gives you a free bet or bonus; you place it and cover the same outcome with an opposing bet, classically a lay bet at a betting exchange. The edge comes from the value of the offer. According to its website, OddsMonkey provides an oddsmatcher that finds suitable pairs of odds, matched betting calculators, offer guides and training, and in higher tiers casino tools and expected-value (EV) tools.
ArbVantage is a sure bet scanner. It looks for events where the best odds from different bookmakers together imply less than 100% and works out the stakes. The edge comes from the price difference, with no bonus needed. It also shows middles and includes a calculator for converting free bets with an opposing bet at a second bookmaker. Value bets are coming soon.
The two methods are compared in detail in arbitrage vs matched betting.
Comparison table
| Criterion | ArbVantage | OddsMonkey |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sure bet and middle scanner with free bet calculator | Matched betting service with oddsmatcher, guides, calculators and casino tools |
| Where the edge comes from | Price differences between bookmakers | Value of bonuses and free bets; EV tools in higher tiers |
| Target market | Austria and Slovakia first, with their bookmakers pre-selected | United Kingdom; other countries not named on the website |
| Interface languages | German, English, Spanish, Slovak | English |
| Price | €97 a month, one plan | Starter £39.99/month or £249.99/year; Advanced £49.99 or £349.99; Pro £149.99 or £999; Elite £3,000/year |
| Free trial | 14 days, card required, full features | Free trial offered, length not stated on the homepage; Starter has a 14-day money-back guarantee |
| Contract | Monthly, cancel any time | Monthly or annual, no contract and cancel any time per the website |
| Exchange account needed | No | Yes, for classic lay bets |
| Casino offers | No | Yes, from Advanced |
| Value bets / EV | Value bets coming soon | EV tools (2UP, Extra Place, Lucky Finder) from Pro |
| Mobile app | iOS and Android in development | Not stated on the homepage |
| Operator | Enkova s. r. o., Slovakia | Liquidity Trading Limited, Gibraltar |
As of October 2026. OddsMonkey details from oddsmonkey.com, checked on 22 October 2026; prices in pounds sterling as listed there. Prices and features can change; check with the provider before you subscribe.
Other providers' prices as of 22 October 2026; their own site is authoritative.
Where OddsMonkey is strong
To be fair: OddsMonkey is a mature service with a long history in the UK market.
- Lots of learning material: offer guides and training that take you through matched betting step by step.
- A broad toolset: from the oddsmatcher to each-way and accumulator calculators, through to casino and EV tools in higher tiers.
- A cheaper entry price: Starter costs less than ArbVantage, and annual billing brings a large discount.
- A 14-day money-back guarantee on Starter.
If you live in the UK and want to work through many welcome offers there, OddsMonkey has far more relevant content than ArbVantage.
Why UK offers are hard to use from Austria or Slovakia
For readers in Austria and Slovakia the deciding factor isn't the tool but the market:
- The offers are British. The guides cover welcome and reload offers from UK bookmakers. A UK bookmaker account usually requires UK residence; check each bookmaker's terms.
- No exchange. The Betfair Exchange and Matchbook don't accept residents of Austria or Slovakia. Without an exchange you can only cover a free bet at a second bookmaker, which usually keeps a little less of its value. See betting exchanges.
- Different duties. In Austria bookmakers have owed a 5% fee on stakes since 1 April 2025. If it is passed on, every calculation changes; UK calculators don't include it. See Austria betting tax.
Getting around country blocks with a VPN or someone else's address breaks bookmaker terms and can cost you your balance. We don't recommend it; see betting with a VPN.
Worked example: what each method produces
A €20 free bet (stake not returned) at odds of 4.00 on player 1 at bookmaker A; bookmaker B offers 1.30 on player 2. Covering stake at B = 20 × (4.00 − 1) ÷ 1.30 = €46.15.
- Player 1 wins: €60 from the free bet, minus the €46.15 lost at B = +€13.85.
- Player 2 wins: 46.15 × 1.30 = €60.00 back, minus the €46.15 stake = +€13.85.
That works once per offer.
Assume an average margin of 1.5% per sure bet and €200 staked in total per sure bet. That leaves €3 per sure bet, so in this example the subscription would be covered after about 33 sure bets (33 × €3 = €99), a little more than one a day.
Both examples assume every bet is accepted at the odds shown and stands. Real results vary and can be negative: odds move, bets get voided, accounts get limited, and a passed-on betting fee can turn a sure bet negative. How large a sure bet needs to be is covered in a good arbitrage percentage; free bet maths in the free bet calculator.
Which suits whom
- OddsMonkey suits you if you live in the UK, have an exchange account, want to use many UK sports and casino offers and are happy with English guides.
- ArbVantage suits you if you bet from Austria or Slovakia, want a German or Slovak interface, have no exchange account and want to find sure bets and middles at your own bookmakers without depending on bonus offers.
What ArbVantage can't do, we say just as openly: sure bets are pre-match only, there are no casino offers and no annual discount, and our data provider doesn't yet cover every bookmaker used in Austria; tipp3, Admiral, Interwetten and bet-at-home are not in the feed yet. The app shows which of your bookmakers are covered. More tools are compared in best arbitrage betting software, and OddsMonkey's sister service in ArbVantage vs Outplayed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use OddsMonkey from Austria or Slovakia?
The website and calculators are reachable, but the guides are built around UK bookmakers and their offers. UK bookmaker accounts usually require UK residence, and the Betfair Exchange doesn't accept residents of Austria or Slovakia.
How much does OddsMonkey cost compared with ArbVantage?
According to oddsmonkey.com, Starter costs £39.99 a month or £249.99 a year, with higher tiers up to £3,000 a year. ArbVantage costs €97 a month after a 14-day trial. As of October 2026.
Is OddsMonkey a sure bet tool?
No, OddsMonkey is mainly a matched betting service: the edge comes from bonuses and free bets that are covered with an opposing bet. ArbVantage looks for price differences between bookmakers, with no bonus needed.
Who is OddsMonkey better for?
UK residents with an exchange account who want guided sports and casino offers in English. For sure bets and middles at Austrian and Slovak bookmakers without an exchange, ArbVantage is the tool built for that.
Sources
- OddsMonkey: website oddsmonkey.com (homepage with memberships, prices, tools and footer naming the operator), checked 22 October 2026
- Betfair: help page on exchange country restrictions, checked October 2026
- ArbVantage: price, trial and feed per our pricing section and FAQ, as of 22 October 2026
- Unternehmensserviceportal (USP): Austrian betting fee (Wettgebühr) returns (in German)
- EUR-Lex: Directive 2006/114/EC on misleading and comparative advertising
As of 22 October 2026. We deliberately don't link to other providers. Prices without guarantee; the provider's page prevails.
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