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FundedElite vs Lark Funding: which prop firm should you choose? (2026)
We compare FundedElite 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
| FundedElite | Lark Funding | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Profit split | 80% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:30 |
| 100K challenge from | $299 (Lite 2 Step) | $370 (3-Step Evaluation) |
| Programs | 8 | 4 |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader | cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader |
| Payouts via | Crypto, Bank Transfer, PayPal | Rise |
| News trading | Allowed | Allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Restricted |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Restricted | Allowed |
| Hedging | Allowed | Allowed |
| Scalping | Restricted | Allowed |
| Copy trading | Restricted | – |
| Martingale | Allowed | Allowed |
What we think
In our scoring, FundedElite (7.2) comes out ahead of Lark Funding (7.2).
FundedElite has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299), while Lark Funding starts at $370.
- You'll probably prefer FundedElite if you want a cheaper challenge, more programs to choose from, more leverage.
- You'll probably prefer Lark Funding if you want to trade on DXtrade, cTrader.
Meet the two firms
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.
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 FundedElite or Lark Funding?
In our scoring, FundedElite (7.2) comes out ahead of Lark Funding (7.2).
Which costs less, FundedElite or Lark Funding?
FundedElite has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299), while Lark Funding starts at $370.
Can I have accounts with FundedElite 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.