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AquaFunded vs Maven Trading: which prop firm should you choose? (2026)
We compare AquaFunded and Maven Trading 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 | 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 | – |
What we think
In our scoring, AquaFunded (7.3) comes out ahead of Maven Trading (7.2).
AquaFunded has the cheaper 100K challenge ($279.20), while Maven Trading starts at $299.
Traders rate Maven Trading 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 Maven Trading 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.
Maven Trading
Maven Trading opened in 2022 with some of the friendliest prices around, starting at just $13. Besides 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges, it has instant accounts and Buy Now Pay Later, where you put down $5 and pay the rest only if you pass. There's no minimum number of trading days either.
Questions traders ask us
Should I choose AquaFunded or Maven Trading?
In our scoring, AquaFunded (7.3) comes out ahead of Maven Trading (7.2).
Which costs less, AquaFunded or Maven Trading?
AquaFunded has the cheaper 100K challenge ($279.20), while Maven Trading starts at $299.
Can I have accounts with AquaFunded and Maven Trading 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.