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AquaFunded vs FundedElite 2026: which prop firm is better?
We use the same data for both firms: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. See the table and verdict below.
Comparison table
| 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 |
Verdict
Score: AquaFunded 7.3, FundedElite 7.2. AquaFunded ranks higher.
100K price: AquaFunded $279.20, FundedElite $299. AquaFunded is cheaper.
Trustpilot: FundedElite 4.3/5, other firm 3.1. Customers rate FundedElite higher.
AquaFunded allows more trading styles (news, EAs, weekend holding and others).
- Choose AquaFunded if you want a lower price, a higher split, TradeLocker, cTrader.
- Choose FundedElite if you want better customer ratings.
Both firms in short
AquaFunded
Good for platform choice. AquaFunded has 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges, instant accounts and pay-after-pass, from $2,500 to $400,000. Platforms: MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, TradeLocker.
FundedElite
Good for martingale and grid traders. FundedElite has 1- and 2-Step challenges (Lite versions and a free-retry option), instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5. Platforms: MT5, Match-Trader.
FAQ
AquaFunded or FundedElite: which is better?
Score: AquaFunded 7.3, FundedElite 7.2. AquaFunded ranks higher.
AquaFunded or FundedElite: which is cheaper?
100K price: AquaFunded $279.20, FundedElite $299. AquaFunded is cheaper.
Can I trade at AquaFunded and FundedElite at the same time?
Yes. You can buy challenges at more than one firm. Almost all firms ban copying trades between different people's accounts and hedging between firms.