Overview
FutureSearch builds AI forecasting and research agents. You can use them through an SDK, or connect them to Claude with MCP. It's general forecasting, not tied to Kalshi or Polymarket.
You start with $20 of free credit and no card. Analyst Starter is $20 a month, Research $99 and Expert $500, and usage is metered.
On ForecastBench, the best AI systems now score about even with superforecasters, but no AI has been shown to beat market prices.
18+ to open a Kalshi account (some states require 19 or 21). Laws change, check your state. Legal status of prediction markets varies by state.
Best for
People who want AI forecasts on questions, with sources, to compare against market prices.
Skip it if
Skip it if you want market odds and wallets; Polymarket Analytics fits better.
Pricing
Free with $20 credit, no card. Analyst Starter $20/mo. Research $99/mo. Expert $500/mo. Usage-based. Checked Oct 14, 2026 on the official pricing page.
Pros
- $20 of free credit, no card.
- SDK and an MCP connector for Claude.
- Plans from $20/mo.
Cons
- Usage-based, so costs depend on how much you run.
- Not connected to Kalshi or Polymarket markets.
- A forecast is not an edge over the market.
How it compares
For AI forecasting our Best pick is FutureSearch, and Lightning Rod's Foresight API is the runner-up for developers. The free pick is FutureSearch's $20 credit. PMIP and Polymarket Analytics are our dashboard picks.
Verdict
Our pick for AI forecasts. Use them as one input, not a trade signal.
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