Rakeback vs rake paid on the site... What is better???

[2461Badugi]

The difference between $1 and $0.50 rake caps is huge. Assuming opposition is similar, you'll do far better at the site with a $0.50 cap even with no rakeback, if you're hitting the cap consistently.

The only question is how often you are hitting the cap at such low levels. Especially at .5/1 NL you may be better off at Betsson simply because you'll have a lot of raked pots that don't even get to $10.

I'd give serious consideration to UB at those stakes as well. They have a $0.50 cap and their bonus is 20% rb equivalent, plus whatever points for cash would be worth to you.