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AquaFunded vs FundedElite (2026): which prop firm wins?
Both firms are judged on identical inputs: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The table and our verdict follow.
Side by side
| 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) |
| Programs | 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 take
AquaFunded scores 7.3 and beats FundedElite on 7.2.
AquaFunded is cheaper at 100K ($279.20); FundedElite starts at $299.
Buyers rate FundedElite higher on Trustpilot: 4.3/5 versus 3.1.
AquaFunded permits more trading styles, such as news, EAs and weekend holds.
- Go with AquaFunded if you value a lower challenge fee, a bigger profit share, trading on TradeLocker, cTrader.
- Go with FundedElite if you value stronger customer reviews.
Each firm in a nutshell
AquaFunded
AquaFunded covers almost every format: 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges, instant accounts and pay-after-pass, in sizes from $2,500 to $400,000. Platforms are MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader and TradeLocker.
FundedElite
FundedElite sells 1- and 2-Step challenges, including Lite versions and an option with a free retry, plus instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5. Platforms are MT5 and Match-Trader.
Common questions
AquaFunded or FundedElite: which is the better pick?
AquaFunded scores 7.3 and beats FundedElite on 7.2.
Is AquaFunded or FundedElite cheaper?
AquaFunded is cheaper at 100K ($279.20); FundedElite starts at $299.
Can I run accounts at AquaFunded and FundedElite together?
Yes. Holding challenges at several firms is fine. What nearly every firm forbids is copying another person's trades or hedging one firm's account against another.