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AquaFunded or FundedElite: which prop firm is better? (2026)
How do we compare them fairly? Same data for both: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. Table and verdict below.
How do they compare, point by point?
| AquaFunded | FundedElite | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Trustpilot | 3.1 | 4.3 |
| Profit split | 90% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $279.20 (Two Step Pro) | $299 (Lite 2 Step) |
| Programs | 8 | 8 |
| Platforms | Match-Trader, TradeLocker, MT5, cTrader | MT5, Match-Trader |
| Payouts via | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer | Crypto, Bank Transfer, PayPal |
| News trading | Restricted | Allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Restricted |
| Hedging | Allowed | Allowed |
| Scalping | Allowed | Restricted |
| Copy trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Martingale | Allowed | Allowed |
So, is it worth it?
Who scores higher? AquaFunded (7.3) beats FundedElite (7.2).
Who's cheaper at 100K? AquaFunded at $279.20; FundedElite starts at $299.
Who do customers prefer? FundedElite, with 4.3/5 on Trustpilot against 3.1.
Who gives you more freedom? AquaFunded, allowing more styles such as news, EAs and weekend holding.
- When is AquaFunded the better pick? When you want a cheaper challenge, a bigger profit split, to trade on TradeLocker, cTrader.
- When is FundedElite the better pick? When you want better customer reviews.
Who are the two firms?
AquaFunded
Need a firm that's fine with EAs, hedging and martingale? AquaFunded allows all three. Its range covers 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges, instant accounts and pay-after-pass, from $2,500 to $400,000, on MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader or TradeLocker.
FundedElite
Use martingale or grid? FundedElite allows both, as well as news trading and hedging. It sells 1- and 2-Step challenges (Lite versions and a free-retry option included), instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5, on MT5 or Match-Trader.
Got questions?
Which is better, AquaFunded or FundedElite?
Who scores higher? AquaFunded (7.3) beats FundedElite (7.2).
Which costs less: AquaFunded or FundedElite?
Who's cheaper at 100K? AquaFunded at $279.20; FundedElite starts at $299.
Can I have accounts at AquaFunded and FundedElite at once?
Yes. Buying challenges at several firms is fine. What almost every firm bans is copying trades between different people's accounts or hedging across firms.