On a budget, hard to beat the Stolen Brand Thermalite platforms. Only $13-$20, depending on where you buy 'em and whether you get the model with molded in traction pins or the SP with replaceable steel pins.

I've been riding the less expensive version with molded in pins since last autumn, probably close to 2,000 miles. Really like 'em, don't see any reason to change or upgrade. I got the dark blue. Suits the blue over black spatter paint on my '92 Univega. Tough pedals too. I've scraped 'em many times on hard cornering, against rocks, etc. They abrade rather than transferring energy to the bike and dumping me like a pogo stick.

Comfy with my soft sole casual shoes. Most of the traction comes from the textured platform, not the pins. It's like a file surface. Grippy when wet and muddy.

The Wellgos are good looking and affordable. My '89 Centurion Ironman road bike came with a set of Wellgo LU-C33 platforms. They look good and ride smoothly. Eventually I'll move 'em to the hybrid when I go clipless for the road bike. I prefer platforms for casual rides on the hybrids.

The cheaper Thermalites spin more smoothly and freely than the Wellgo. Neither has any slop or hitches. i doubt the difference matters in my riding. Good pedals, both. Can't beat the Thermalites for the money.