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AquaFunded vs FundedElite: which prop firm should you choose? (2026)
We compare AquaFunded and FundedElite using exactly the same data: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. You'll find the full table and our pick below.
Side-by-side comparison
| 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 |
What we think
In our scoring, AquaFunded (7.3) comes out ahead of FundedElite (7.2).
AquaFunded has the cheaper 100K challenge ($279.20), while FundedElite starts at $299.
Traders rate FundedElite higher: 4.3 out of 5 on Trustpilot compared with 3.1.
AquaFunded gives you more freedom in how you trade, like news, EAs and holding over the weekend.
- You'll probably prefer AquaFunded if you want a cheaper challenge, to keep more of your profit, to trade on TradeLocker, cTrader.
- You'll probably prefer FundedElite if you want better reviews from traders.
Meet the two firms
AquaFunded
AquaFunded has a little of everything: 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges, instant accounts and pay-after-pass, from $2,500 to $400,000. You can trade on MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader or TradeLocker.
FundedElite
FundedElite offers 1- and 2-Step challenges (including Lite versions and an option with a free retry), instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5. You'll trade on MT5 or Match-Trader.
Questions traders ask us
Should I choose AquaFunded or FundedElite?
In our scoring, AquaFunded (7.3) comes out ahead of FundedElite (7.2).
Which costs less, AquaFunded or FundedElite?
AquaFunded has the cheaper 100K challenge ($279.20), while FundedElite starts at $299.
Can I have accounts with AquaFunded and FundedElite at the same time?
Absolutely. Many traders buy challenges from more than one firm. Just don't copy trades from someone else's account or hedge one firm against another; nearly every firm bans that.