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AquaFunded or Lark Funding: 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 | Lark Funding | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Trustpilot | 3.1 | 4.3 |
| Profit split | 90% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:30 |
| 100K challenge from | $279.20 (Two Step Pro) | $370 (3-Step Evaluation) |
| Programs | 8 | 4 |
| Platforms | Match-Trader, TradeLocker, MT5, cTrader | cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader |
| Payouts via | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer | Rise |
| News trading | Restricted | Allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Restricted |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Allowed |
| Hedging | Allowed | Allowed |
| Scalping | Allowed | Allowed |
| Copy trading | Allowed | – |
| Martingale | Allowed | Allowed |
So, is it worth it?
Who scores higher? AquaFunded (7.3) beats Lark Funding (7.2).
Who's cheaper at 100K? AquaFunded at $279.20; Lark Funding starts at $370.
Who do customers prefer? Lark Funding, 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, more programs.
- When is Lark Funding the better pick? When you want better customer reviews, to trade on DXtrade.
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.
Lark Funding
Tired of consistency rules? Lark Funding has none. It offers instant accounts plus 1-Step, 1-Step Max and 3-Step challenges, with no time limit and no minimum days, on cTrader, DXtrade or Match-Trader.
Got questions?
Which is better, AquaFunded or Lark Funding?
Who scores higher? AquaFunded (7.3) beats Lark Funding (7.2).
Which costs less: AquaFunded or Lark Funding?
Who's cheaper at 100K? AquaFunded at $279.20; Lark Funding starts at $370.
Can I have accounts at AquaFunded and Lark Funding 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.