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Lark Funding vs Maven Trading: which prop firm is better? (2026)
We compare Lark Funding 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
| Lark Funding | Maven Trading | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Profit split | 80% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:30 | up to 1:75 |
| 100K challenge from | $370 (3-Step Evaluation) | $299 (3-Step Challenge) |
| Programmes | 4 | 7 |
| Platforms | cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader | MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader |
| Payouts via | Rise | Crypto, Bank Transfer |
| News trading | Allowed | – |
| Weekend holding | Restricted | – |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Allowed |
| Hedging | Allowed | – |
| Scalping | Allowed | – |
| Copy trading | – | Restricted |
| Martingale | Allowed | – |
Our verdict
On our scores, Lark Funding (7.2) comes out ahead of Maven Trading (7.2).
Maven Trading has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299); the cheapest at Lark Funding costs $370.
Lark Funding allows more trading styles (news, EAs, weekend holding and so on).
- Choose Lark Funding if you want the DXtrade platform.
- Choose Maven Trading if you want a cheaper challenge, more programmes to choose from, more leverage.
The two firms in brief
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.
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, Lark Funding or Maven Trading?
On our scores, Lark Funding (7.2) comes out ahead of Maven Trading (7.2).
Which is cheaper, Lark Funding or Maven Trading?
Maven Trading has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299); the cheapest at Lark Funding costs $370.
Can I have accounts with Lark Funding 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.