This article is for people who have a basic understanding of what sports arbitrage betting is. If you don’t then read the summary below or check out this article for more detail.

arbitrage betting, arbing, arb betting or sure bets arbitrage isn’t gambling. It’s when there is an opportunity to make a guaranteed profit no matter the outcome because the bookmakers odds are so far apart. It can be hard to find these bets manually, which is why many people use arbitrage betting software. Arbitrage Betting Software track odds quickly and then calculates the stakes needed in order to make the maximum profit. Punters usually end up making 3-10% ROI off these bets, which quickly add up over time.

I receive emails all the time debating the question “Which arbitrage betting software is the best?” & “How much should I spend on arb finding software?”

The problem with arb betting software is it can be hard to know which one to choose. Almost all of them have arb betting calculators but only some have quick updating arbs and good customer service. Every arb finding software makes great claims, but not all live up to them.

In this article I will go over the best sports arbing software in 2017 and the pros and cons that follow.

Option 1 : Free Arbitrage Betting Software?

There is Free Arb software out there but in my opinion it should be avoided, but why?

The problem with free arbitrage software is that usually they have very odd markets like Russian Premier League which are an instant red flag for the bookmakers.
Many thousands of people jump on these free arbs so the odds change quickly at the bookmakers, also they will be able to tell you are sports arbitrage betting.
The odds on these sites don’t update quickly and you will have to manually search for the event on the bookmaker sites which can be frustrating.
However, despite these limitations these free arb finders can be a good introduction to arbitrage betting without committing funds. Their use though ends there for me, good for education but an instant ban from the bookmakers if used consistently.

These free arb sites are best for people who just want to learn more about arbing without committing to an arbitrage betting software. If you want to make any long term cash doing this you should avoid placing bets using these sites as the bookmakers will be on to you quickly.

Option 2 : Using Matched Betting Software Like Oddsmonkey or Profit Accumulator for Arbitrage?

Some matched betting services like Oddsmonkey or Profit Accumulator include arbitrage features in their oddsmatching software. These services are both less than £20 a month so are an attractive option for beginners but again they have their limitations.

1. Arbitrage Opportunities usually have a slim profit on these platforms and because they have thousands of members (and don’t put practises in place to reduce arbs show to members) the bookmakers notice when you use these arbs.
2. Your account will get limited very quickly because the bookmakers will instantly know you have come from a matched betting service.
3. Odds move quickly on these services because they use exchanges and also don’t update their odds as quickly as arbitrage betting software companies because they aren’t built for that primary purpose.

Oddsmonkey & ProfitAccumulator are best for those who don’t have any bookmaker accounts open, don’t have more than £100 bankroll and want to learn the ropes & earn some money from the bookies. If you have more to invest than this on arb software I would recommend using a reasonably priced sports arbitrage software in order to combine arbitrage with matched betting to make 100% more profit than using oddsmonkey or profit accumulator.

Option 3: Expensive Arbitrage Software Services

Sports Arbitrage betting Software varies in price quite substantially but the majority of arb betting software have the same features (with some exceptions). Pricey options are Rebelbetting, Oddstorm & Betburger all are £120+ a month which means that you spend most of the month chasing profit, especially as they don’t provide a free trial or in depth tutorials.

All arb finder software contains:

1. More features focussed on making arb betting easier
2. Better Arb finder than matched betting software
3. More unique arbs so less risk of getting limited
4. Odds updated more quickly
5. Bigger arbs which means more profit than alternative software

Rebelbetting software runs on only windows and has to be downloaded, but has a large number of bookmakers, filters and arbs.

• Simple navigation, leading the user straight to the betting event page with a single click and all you have to do is click “bet”. This is untraceable by the Bookmakers.
• Supports 60+ bookmakers and “clones”.
• The refresh time of their arbs is ok.

Oddstorm updates quickly but doesn’t have the best user interface.

• Fast refresh rates. 1-3 seconds for InPlay and average 15 seconds for PreMatch.
• Simple navigation, leading the user straight to the betting event page with a single click and all you have to do is click “bet”. This is untraceable by the Bookmakers.
• Supports 60+ bookmakers and “clones”.

Betburger is a solid piece of arbing software but is quite pricey.

• Arb Helper add-on leads the user straight to the betslips, making for rapid bet placement. This is untraceable by the Bookmakers.
• Supports 62 Prematch Bookmakers (plus 57 clones), and 50 Live Bookmakers (plus 47 clones). This makes for plenty of opportunities to profit.

The above options are worth looking into if you’re an arbitrage betting veteran who has £10,000’s to invest but otherwise I would recommend an alternative with a lower price point that still is built to purpose for arbitrage betting. The best alternative is using something that has all the features of the expensive arbitrage software but without the hefty price tag.

Option 4: Reasonably priced Arbitrage Software Services

Betslayer sports arbitrage software is only £49/mo. It’s good for people who have some experience betting but have limited experience with arb betting. It has a 7-day free trial money back guarantee which no other service has, and also unrivalled customer support.

• Fast refresh rates.
• Simple navigation, leading the user straight to the betting event page with a single click and all you have to do is click “bet”. This is untraceable by the Bookmakers.
• Supports 32+ bookmakers.

Lots of arb finders are very complicated to use but with Betslayer it’s very simple. Betslayer updates quickly, automatically adds to bet to betslip in a safe way (meaning no bookmakers can track you). Betslayer also makes sure all arbitrage bets are “unique” and reduces the amount of people who can take them, making sure no bookie catches on.