1xBet vs Melbet
A head-to-head comparison built from our own testing of both operators in 2026. We rate on crash RTP, welcome bonus realism, withdrawal speed, KYC friction, and licensing. Outbound links pay us a commission; rankings are not for sale.
At a glance
| 1xBet | Melbet | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 8.4/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Crash RTP | 96% | 96% |
| In-house Originals | Crash, Mines, Plinko via 1xGames in-house studio | Crash, Mines, Plinko via 1xGames (same engine as 1xBet) |
| Welcome bonus | 100% up to $130 first deposit match | 100% up to $130 first deposit match |
| USDT withdraw | 15 to 60 min (varies by rail; faster on crypto) | 15 to 60 min (varies by rail) |
| License | Curaçao | Curaçao |
| KYC | Full KYC on first withdrawal | Full KYC on first withdrawal |
Where each one wins
1xBet
Sportsbook-first giant with the deepest pre-match book in crypto-friendly markets, plus a full crash and slots lobby. Best for players who want sports and crash in one wallet. Crash RTP sits at 96%, below the top crypto-native rooms. Withdraw times vary by rail.
Melbet
1xBet sister brand with a near-identical lobby and slightly sharper football odds in some markets. Worth opening if you already have a 1xBet account and want a parallel sportsbook. Essentially a clone of 1xBet. Same RTP, same engine, same KYC. The differentiation is marginal.
Our methodology
We open accounts on every operator we cover, run at least 100 rounds of crash, deposit and withdraw a real amount via the operator’s default rail, and time every step. We publish the timings in the full reviews. The comparison above is built from those measurements, not vendor-supplied marketing.
Read the full methodology, or check the long-form 1xBet and Melbet reviews.