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AquaFunded vs Maven Trading 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 | Maven Trading | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Trustpilot | 3.1 | 4.3 |
| Profit split | 90% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:75 |
| 100K challenge from | $279.20 (Two Step Pro) | $299 (3-Step Challenge) |
| Programs | 8 | 7 |
| Platforms | Match-Trader, TradeLocker, MT5, cTrader | MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader |
| Payouts via | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer | Crypto, Bank Transfer |
| News trading | Restricted | – |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | – |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Allowed |
| Hedging | Allowed | – |
| Scalping | Allowed | – |
| Copy trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Martingale | Allowed | – |
Verdict
Score: AquaFunded 7.3, Maven Trading 7.2. AquaFunded ranks higher.
100K price: AquaFunded $279.20, Maven Trading $299. AquaFunded is cheaper.
Trustpilot: Maven Trading 4.3/5, other firm 3.1. Customers rate Maven Trading 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 Maven Trading 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.
Maven Trading
Good for a very low budget. Maven Trading started in 2022 with prices from $13. It has 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges, instant funding and Buy Now Pay Later ($5 to start, the rest only if you pass). No minimum trading days.
FAQ
AquaFunded or Maven Trading: which is better?
Score: AquaFunded 7.3, Maven Trading 7.2. AquaFunded ranks higher.
AquaFunded or Maven Trading: which is cheaper?
100K price: AquaFunded $279.20, Maven Trading $299. AquaFunded is cheaper.
Can I trade at AquaFunded and Maven Trading 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.