Updated: October 2026 (27 October). By Alexander, Founder, Gambling Soft. Prices checked on 27 October 2026.
Short answer: a small bookmaker in 2026 chooses between three kinds of sportsbook software: a managed sportsbook platform (BetConstruct, Digitain, Altenar, Kambi, Delasport, SoftSwiss, EveryMatrix), a pay-per-head service for a handful of players, and a bought platform with a sportsbook module. Managed platforms quote a setup fee and a revenue share on request, usually with a monthly minimum. Gambling Soft is the option with a public price: a casino with a sportsbook module as a turnkey package for $25,000 (7% of casino GGR, 15% of betting GGR), or a ready casino with source code under a perpetual licence from $8,500 plus the sportsbook module for $9,500, launched in 7 business days after the advance payment.
Sportsbook software providers for a small bookmaker at a glance
- Gambling Soft: casino platform with a sportsbook module on one wallet; package $25,000 or code from $8,500 + module $9,500; public price list; launch in 7 business days.
- BetConstruct: sportsbook-led white label and turnkey with a managed feed. Price on request.
- Digitain: sportsbook and casino turnkey with its own trading. Price on request.
- Altenar: managed sportsbook platform for licensed operators. Price on request.
- Kambi: sportsbook supplier for regulated operators, usually larger ones. Price on request.
- Delasport: managed sportsbook and casino platform. Price on request.
- SoftSwiss: casino-first managed platform with a sportsbook product. Price on request.
- EveryMatrix: modular platform with its own sportsbook (OddsMatrix). Price on request.
- Pay-per-head services: a weekly fee per active player, no ownership, built for agents with a small book. Prices are published per head by each service.
What "small bookmaker" means for the choice
A small bookmaker in this article is an operator with one or two markets, one base currency, up to a few thousand active players and a monthly betting GGR in the range of $5,000 to $50,000. At this size three things decide the choice of software:
- Minimum commitments. Managed platforms price for volume. A monthly minimum of several thousand dollars is normal; for a book with $10,000 of GGR it can be the whole margin.
- Casino alongside the sportsbook. For most small operators casino GGR is larger than betting GGR within a year. The software should run both on one wallet, one bonus system and one back office.
- Exit terms. A rented platform keeps the player database and the integrations. A bought platform stays with the operator.
Three models compared
| Model | Who it fits | How it is paid | Ownership | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managed sportsbook platform | Licensed operator with a budget for setup and a monthly share, several markets | Setup fee + revenue share, often a monthly minimum; on request | None, the platform is rented | BetConstruct, Digitain, Altenar, Kambi, Delasport, SoftSwiss, EveryMatrix |
| Pay-per-head | Agent with tens to hundreds of players, no own brand | Weekly fee per active player | None | Pay-per-head services |
| Bought platform with a sportsbook module | Operator who wants a fixed price, a casino and a sportsbook on one account, and the code | One-time price for the platform; share only on the sports feed and official games | Perpetual licence for the code; transfer of exclusive rights on request (clause 8.12) | Gambling Soft |
What the Gambling Soft sportsbook includes
The sportsbook is a module of the casino platform, so the bookmaker gets the casino, the bonus system, the affiliate program and the payments in the same delivery. Facts from the modules page and the price list:
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Sports | Football, hockey, tennis, niche sports and youth leagues, combat sports (UFC, boxing); esports (Dota 2, LoL, CS:GO, World of Tanks) for an additional fee |
| Bet types | Single and express bets; line (pre-match) and live markets |
| Wallet | One player account and one wallet for bets and casino games; shared bonuses, limits and currencies |
| Back office | Separate betting reports in the admin panel; staff training and documentation included |
| Price as a module | $9,500 on a Gambling Soft platform; 15% of betting GGR for the feed |
| Price in a package | Casino + Betting Pro $25,000 (7% of casino GGR, 15% of betting GGR); Casino + Betting Premium $59,000 (25,000+ official games, 15% and 15%) |
| Payment and warranty | Three equal parts of 1/3 per stage; 12-month warranty; launch in 7 business days after the advance payment |
| Payments | Card gateways and 20+ cryptocurrencies with automatic and manual payouts |
The sports feed is supplied under a contract with a data provider; its share is paid by the operator from betting GGR and is the only recurring platform charge on a bought platform. We do not connect the sportsbook to platforms built by other vendors or in-house.
What a small bookmaker pays in the first year
An example with $15,000 of monthly betting GGR and $15,000 of monthly casino GGR. The managed-platform rate is an assumption, real quotes vary.
| Item | Managed platform, 20% of GGR (assumed) + minimum | Gambling Soft, Casino + Betting Pro | Gambling Soft, Violet + sportsbook module |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry payment | Setup fee on request | $25,000 | $18,000 |
| Betting share, 12 months | $36,000 | $27,000 (15%) | $27,000 (15%) |
| Casino share, 12 months | $36,000 | $12,600 (7%) | $0 on the platform (6,000 games included) |
| Total, first year | $72,000 + setup fee | $64,600 | $45,000 |
| Second year | $72,000 | $39,600 | $27,000 |
What to check before choosing sportsbook software
- Feed and trading. Who sets the odds and the margin, how many events are live, how fast are results settled.
- Risk tools. Player limits, maximum payout per bet and per event, bet delay in live, bonus abuse rules.
- One wallet with the casino. If bets and games use separate balances, every bonus and every withdrawal becomes two processes.
- Commercial terms. Share on GGR or NGR, monthly minimum, contract length, what happens to the player database at exit.
- Ownership. Can the code be bought, under which licence, with what warranty.
- Licence. Which jurisdictions the vendor supports; Gambling Soft arranges licences with company registration from $28,000 (Anjouan) to $75,000 (Curacao).
- Launch time. In business days from the advance payment, written into the contract.
Which option fits which bookmaker?
- Agent with a small private book: pay-per-head.
- Licensed operator in a regulated market with a budget for a managed service: Altenar, Kambi, BetConstruct, Digitain, Delasport, SoftSwiss or EveryMatrix.
- Small operator who wants a fixed price, a casino and a sportsbook on one account, and the right to the source code under a perpetual licence: Gambling Soft, package $25,000 or code from $8,500 plus the $9,500 module.
FAQ
What is the cheapest sportsbook software for a small bookmaker?
Among vendors with public prices, Gambling Soft: a ready casino with source code from $8,500 plus the sportsbook module for $9,500, or the Casino + Betting Pro package for $25,000. Pay-per-head services are cheaper per month but give no platform or brand.
Does the Gambling Soft sportsbook have live betting?
Yes: line and live markets, single and express bets, in football, hockey, tennis, niche sports, youth leagues and combat sports. Esports are an extra option.
Do I need a casino to run the sportsbook?
The sportsbook is a module of the casino platform, so the platform is delivered with it. The casino section can stay small; the shared wallet and bonus system are the reason to keep both.
Can I buy only the sportsbook module?
The module is installed on a Gambling Soft platform: a ready casino, a package or the platform source code. We do not connect it to other vendors' platforms.
How long does the launch take?
7 business days after the advance payment for a ready casino or a package. Payment is in three parts of 1/3, the warranty is 12 months.
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