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The best Betano alternatives in Germany

Betano is strong on features and apps, but it still deducts the betting tax from winning bets and publishes little about withdrawals and support. These licensed sportsbooks pay the tax themselves or spell out how they pay.

By SafeBet.ai Research Team Updated 1 min read

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Best Betano alternatives

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The best Betano alternative for most people in Germany is Tipico. Tipico pays the betting tax itself, so winning bets pay the full odds, and its app is even more popular than Betano's.

  1. 1 Tipico Best overall 8.4 /10
  2. 2 Winamax Tax-free betting 8.3 /10
  3. 3 bet-at-home Published payment terms 7.9 /10

Why look for a Betano alternative?

  • No tax at all: Tipico and Winamax say they pay it themselves.
  • Published payouts: bet-at-home processes every withdrawal within 24 hours, with no fees.
  • Support around the clock: ODDSET by chat, email and a free hotline.

The best Betano alternatives in Germany

Rank #1

Tipico

Best overall

8.4 /10

Tipico pays the betting tax itself, so winning bets pay the full odds, and its app is even more popular than Betano's.

5.3% betting tax
Tipico pays it
Features
Live bets, cash out, long-term bets
Payout speed
Not checked (site blocked outside Germany)
  • Pays the 5.3% betting tax itself for customers in Germany, according to its app listings
  • The most-rated sportsbook app in Germany: 4.72 from 425,116 ratings on iOS, 4.65 from 92,168 on Android
  • Bundesliga coverage down to the 3. Liga, plus long-term bets
Bet at Tipico Tipico review 18+ · Advertising · On the GGL whitelist · Operator: Tipico Co. Limited
Rank #2

Winamax

Tax-free betting

8.3 /10

Winamax also pays the tax, streams selected games free and takes deposits from €1 by card or Apple Pay.

5.3% betting tax
Winamax pays it ("0% Wettsteuer")
Features
Free streams on Winamax TV, cash out, add to a placed bet
Payout speed
To a bank account in your name; times not published
  • Pays the 5.3% betting tax itself: "0% Wettsteuer"
  • 25 sports, with free streams of selected games on Winamax TV
  • Deposits from €1 by Visa, Mastercard or Apple Pay, with no fees
Bet at Winamax Winamax review 18+ · Advertising · On the GGL whitelist · Operator: WINAMAX SA
Rank #3

bet-at-home

Published payment terms

7.9 /10

bet-at-home has a bet builder and partial and automatic cash out too, and publishes its payment limits and withdrawal times.

5.3% betting tax
Deducted from winning bets only
Features
Bet builder, partial and automatic cash out, Re-Bet
Payout speed
Processed within 24 hours; no fees
  • Publishes the minimum and maximum for every payment method, with no fees
  • Every withdrawal processed within 24 hours; e-wallets paid right after
  • The tax is only deducted from winning bets
Bet at bet-at-home bet-at-home review 18+ · Advertising · On the GGL whitelist · Operator: Bet-at-home.com Internet Limited

When to stick with Betano

Stick with Betano if you build your own bets: its bet builder, cash out on accumulators and published limits are among the best in Germany, and the tax only comes off winning bets.

Bet at Betano Read our Betano review

Betano vs the alternatives

Betano compared with its best alternatives
#3 Betano #1 Tipico #2 Winamax #5 bet-at-home
SafeBet score 8.1/108.4/108.3/107.9/10
Best for Best app & bet builderBest overallTax-free bettingPublished payment terms
Licensed since Feb 2021Oct 2020 (online and retail)Jun 2021Nov 2020
5.3% betting tax Deducted from winning bets onlyTipico pays itWinamax pays it ("0% Wettsteuer")Deducted from winning bets only
Sports Football, tennis, basketball, NFL, volleyball & moreFootball to the 3. Liga, US sports, tennis, F1, handball & more25 sports, incl. football, basketball, ice hockey, tennis, dartsFootball, basketball, ice hockey, handball, darts & more
Features Bet builder, cash out (pre-match and live), MyLiveLive bets, cash out, long-term betsFree streams on Winamax TV, cash out, add to a placed betBet builder, partial and automatic cash out, Re-Bet
Payments Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Klarna, cards, Betano CashNot checked (site blocked outside Germany)Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, PayPal, Klarna, Skrill, Neteller, paysafecard, bank transferVisa, Mastercard, PayPal, Klarna, Trustly, Skrill, Neteller, paysafecard
Payout speed Usually free; times not publishedNot checked (site blocked outside Germany)To a bank account in your name; times not publishedProcessed within 24 hours; no fees
Apps iOS 4.7 · Android 4.5iOS 4.7 · Android 4.7iOS 4.6 · Android 4.5iOS 4.3 · no Android app on Google Play
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Betano alternatives FAQ

What is the best alternative to Betano?

Tipico or Winamax, which both pay the betting tax for you.

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The facts on this page come from our full reviews, which list their sources: Tipico, Winamax, bet-at-home and Betano.