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AquaFunded vs Lark Funding: which prop firm should you choose? (2026)
We compare AquaFunded and Lark Funding 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 | 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 |
What we think
In our scoring, AquaFunded (7.3) comes out ahead of Lark Funding (7.2).
AquaFunded has the cheaper 100K challenge ($279.20), while Lark Funding starts at $370.
Traders rate Lark Funding 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, more programs to choose from.
- You'll probably prefer Lark Funding if you want better reviews from traders, to trade on DXtrade.
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.
Lark Funding
Lark Funding offers instant accounts plus 1-Step, 1-Step Max and 3-Step challenges, with no time limit and no minimum days. You trade on cTrader, DXtrade or Match-Trader.
Questions traders ask us
Should I choose AquaFunded or Lark Funding?
In our scoring, AquaFunded (7.3) comes out ahead of Lark Funding (7.2).
Which costs less, AquaFunded or Lark Funding?
AquaFunded has the cheaper 100K challenge ($279.20), while Lark Funding starts at $370.
Can I have accounts with AquaFunded and Lark Funding 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.