Prop firms permitting EAs and bots (2026)
Traders using an expert advisor or bot require a firm that permits it. Some accept EAs unconditionally; others only proprietary, non-high-frequency systems.
Ranking (15 firms)
| # | Firm | Score | Expert advisors (EAs) | Profit split | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AquaFunded | 7.3/10 | Allowed | 90% | Visit firm* |
| 2 |  Lark Funding | 7.2/10 | Allowed | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 3 |  Maven Trading | 7.2/10 | Allowed | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 4 |  FTMO | 7.0/10 | Allowed | 90% | Visit firm* |
| 5 |  Funding Traders | 6.6/10 | Allowed | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 6 |  SpiceProp | 6.4/10 | Allowed | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 7 |  MENT Funding | 5.5/10 | Allowed | 75% | Visit firm* |
| 8 |  SabioTrade | 5.0/10 | Allowed | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 9 |  Audacity Capital | 4.8/10 | Allowed | 75% | Visit firm* |
| 10 |  Blueberry Funded | 4.6/10 | Allowed | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 11 |  FXIFY | 7.3/10 | Restricted | 90% | Visit firm* |
| 12 |  FundedElite | 7.2/10 | Restricted | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 13 |  The5ers | 6.7/10 | Restricted | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 14 |  City Traders Imperium | 6.5/10 | Restricted | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 15 |  Funded Trading Plus | 6.2/10 | Restricted | 80% | Visit firm* |
Standard list prices excluding discount codes, verified on 14 November 2026. Firms revise pricing frequently; please confirm on the firm's website before purchase.
Our three leading choices
- AquaFunded – 90% share (100% with an add-on)
- Lark Funding – No consistency rule
- Maven Trading – Exceptionally low entry prices
Selection criteria
Firms permitting EAs unconditionally appear first, followed by those with conditions.
High-frequency EAs, arbitrage and unmodified commercial EAs are almost universally prohibited.
Questions and answers
Which prop firms permit expert advisors?
15 firms satisfy the criteria. The highest rated are AquaFunded, Lark Funding, Maven Trading.