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AquaFunded vs Maven Trading: which prop firm is better? (2026)
We compare AquaFunded and Maven Trading using the same data: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full table and our verdict are below.
Point by point
| 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) |
| Programmes | 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 | – |
Our verdict
On our scores, AquaFunded (7.3) comes out ahead of Maven Trading (7.2).
AquaFunded has the cheaper 100K challenge ($279.20); the cheapest at Maven Trading costs $299.
Customers rate Maven Trading 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 Maven Trading 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.
Maven Trading
Maven Trading launched in 2022 with some of the lowest entry prices around, from $13. As well as 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges it offers instant funding and Buy Now Pay Later, where you put down $5 and pay the rest only if you pass. There is no minimum number of trading days.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, AquaFunded or Maven Trading?
On our scores, AquaFunded (7.3) comes out ahead of Maven Trading (7.2).
Which is cheaper, AquaFunded or Maven Trading?
AquaFunded has the cheaper 100K challenge ($279.20); the cheapest at Maven Trading costs $299.
Can I have accounts with AquaFunded and Maven Trading 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.