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AquaFunded vs FundedElite: which prop firm is better? (2026)
We compare AquaFunded and FundedElite using the same data: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full table and our verdict are below.
Point by point
| 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) |
| Programmes | 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 |
Our verdict
On our scores, AquaFunded (7.3) comes out ahead of FundedElite (7.2).
AquaFunded has the cheaper 100K challenge ($279.20); the cheapest at FundedElite costs $299.
Customers rate FundedElite higher: 4.3 out of 5 on Trustpilot against 3.1.
AquaFunded allows more trading styles (news, EAs, weekend holding and so on).
- Choose AquaFunded if you want a cheaper challenge, a higher profit split, the TradeLocker, cTrader platform.
- Choose FundedElite if you want better customer reviews.
The two firms in brief
AquaFunded
AquaFunded has a very broad menu: 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges, instant accounts and pay-after-pass, with sizes from $2,500 to $400,000. You can trade on MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader or TradeLocker.
FundedElite
FundedElite has 1- and 2-Step challenges (including Lite versions and a free-retry option), instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5. You trade on MT5 or Match-Trader.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, AquaFunded or FundedElite?
On our scores, AquaFunded (7.3) comes out ahead of FundedElite (7.2).
Which is cheaper, AquaFunded or FundedElite?
AquaFunded has the cheaper 100K challenge ($279.20); the cheapest at FundedElite costs $299.
Can I have accounts with AquaFunded and FundedElite at the same time?
Yes. You can buy challenges from several firms at once. What almost every firm bans is copying trades between different people's accounts or hedging across firms.