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FundedElite vs Lark Funding: which prop firm is better? (2026)
We compare FundedElite 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
| 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) |
| Programmes | 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 |
Our verdict
On our scores, FundedElite (7.2) comes out ahead of Lark Funding (7.2).
FundedElite has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299); the cheapest at Lark Funding costs $370.
- Choose FundedElite if you want a cheaper challenge, more programmes to choose from, more leverage.
- Choose Lark Funding if you want the DXtrade, cTrader platform.
The two firms in brief
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.
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, FundedElite or Lark Funding?
On our scores, FundedElite (7.2) comes out ahead of Lark Funding (7.2).
Which is cheaper, FundedElite or Lark Funding?
FundedElite has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299); the cheapest at Lark Funding costs $370.
Can I have accounts with FundedElite 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.