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AquaFunded vs Lark Funding 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 | 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 |
Verdict
Score: AquaFunded 7.3, Lark Funding 7.2. AquaFunded ranks higher.
100K price: AquaFunded $279.20, Lark Funding $370. AquaFunded is cheaper.
Trustpilot: Lark Funding 4.3/5, other firm 3.1. Customers rate Lark Funding higher.
AquaFunded allows more trading styles (news, EAs, weekend holding and others).
- Choose AquaFunded if you want a lower price, a higher split, more programs.
- Choose Lark Funding if you want better customer ratings, DXtrade.
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.
Lark Funding
Good for traders who dislike consistency rules. Lark Funding has instant accounts and 1-Step, 1-Step Max and 3-Step challenges. No time limit, no minimum days. Platforms: cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader.
FAQ
AquaFunded or Lark Funding: which is better?
Score: AquaFunded 7.3, Lark Funding 7.2. AquaFunded ranks higher.
AquaFunded or Lark Funding: which is cheaper?
100K price: AquaFunded $279.20, Lark Funding $370. AquaFunded is cheaper.
Can I trade at AquaFunded and Lark Funding 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.