SockOdds vs OpticOdds
SockOdds and OpticOdds both serve sports odds over REST, but they are built for different markets. SockOdds is the Australian extension of the SportsGameOdds schema: 21 Australian bookmakers with bet-slip deeplinks, AFL, NRL and cricket, in an oddID grammar thousands of developers already parse.
Choose OpticOdds if you are an operator or trading desk with a budget for an enterprise contract. Choose SockOdds if you need Australian bookmakers, Australian codes, or you already build on SportsGameOdds and want the same shape for the AU market.
SockOdds vs OpticOdds at a glance
| Feature | SockOdds | OpticOdds |
|---|---|---|
| Australian bookmakers | 21 with bet-slip deeplinks: Sportsbet, Unibet, TAB, PlayUp, TABtouch, BetRight… | Not published |
| Australian codes | AFL, AFLW, NRL, NRLW, State of Origin, rugby union internationals, IPL | Varies — not the focus |
| Bookmakers | 25 | 100–200+ (docs vs marketing) |
| Sharp books / exchanges | Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, ProphetX; Kalshi and Polymarket | Exchanges; Pinnacle as internal reference |
| Free tier | 10 req/min, AFL + NRL, 3 books, no card, never expires | None public (sales trial) |
| Pricing model | Per request rate and scope; one event with every market and book is one object | Contact — reported $499–$5,000+/mo per sport |
| Schema | SportsGameOdds v2 — drop-in for SGO clients and SDKs | Proprietary |
| Streaming | Polling every ~2 min; streaming endpoint reserved (501) | SSE |
| Settlement | Status flags, results where sourced, scoringSupported per market | Yes (auto-grader) |
| Update speed | ~2 minutes | — |
| Player props | 188 markets in the same event object | Varies |
| Deeplinks | Event and bet-slip links from the books' own ids | — |
| Historical data | Finished events retained from 2026-09; no open/close snapshots | — |
| SDKs + MCP | The five SGO SDKs and MCP server, base URL pointed here | — |
Figures for OpticOdds are as verified against its public pages by SportsGameOdds in June 2026 (source); "—" means we make no claim. Verify against the provider before relying on any of them.
Why developers choose SockOdds over OpticOdds for Australia
- The books your users hold accounts with. Sportsbet, TAB, Ladbrokes, Neds, PointsBet, Unibet and bet365, with
links.betslipstrategies so an odds comparison ends on the bet. - The codes Australia watches. AFL and NRL are first-class, with 1,418 AFL player-prop odds priced right now.
- No new schema. If you have ever parsed a SportsGameOdds event, you have parsed an SockOdds event.
- Honest flags.
available,info.staleandnoticesay exactly what the feed knows and what your plan withheld.
Where OpticOdds still leads
OpticOdds is the right choice when you are an operator or trading desk with a budget for an enterprise contract. SockOdds does not stream, does not snapshot opening and closing prices yet, and covers the world's leagues only as far as Australian books price them.
Frequently asked questions
Is SockOdds cheaper than OpticOdds?
SockOdds has a free tier that never expires and a $69/month plan with every league; OpticOdds: Contact — reported $499–$5,000+/mo per sport. Which is cheaper depends on how many books and markets you pull — SockOdds never multiplies the bill by either.
Does OpticOdds cover Australian bookmakers?
Not published.
Can I use SockOdds and OpticOdds together?
Yes. Many products use a US-focused feed for US books and SockOdds for the Australian market; the SportsGameOdds grammar makes the join on eventID and oddID straightforward.
Does SockOdds have a free tier?
Yes — 10 requests a minute on AFL and NRL from 3 bookmakers, no card.
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