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AquaFunded vs Lark Funding: which prop firm is better? (2026)
We compare AquaFunded and Lark Funding using the same data: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full table and our verdict are below.
Point by point
| 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) |
| Programmes | 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 |
Our verdict
On our scores, AquaFunded (7.3) comes out ahead of Lark Funding (7.2).
AquaFunded has the cheaper 100K challenge ($279.20); the cheapest at Lark Funding costs $370.
Customers rate Lark Funding 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, more programmes to choose from.
- Choose Lark Funding if you want better customer reviews, the DXtrade platform.
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.
Lark Funding
Lark Funding has 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.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, AquaFunded or Lark Funding?
On our scores, AquaFunded (7.3) comes out ahead of Lark Funding (7.2).
Which is cheaper, AquaFunded or Lark Funding?
AquaFunded has the cheaper 100K challenge ($279.20); the cheapest at Lark Funding costs $370.
Can I have accounts with AquaFunded and Lark Funding 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.