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AquaFunded vs FundedElite: which prop firm is preferable? (2026)
AquaFunded and FundedElite are assessed on identical data: published pricing, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full comparison and our conclusion follow.
Detailed comparison
| 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 |
Conclusion
On our assessment, AquaFunded (7.3) ranks above FundedElite (7.2).
AquaFunded offers the more affordable 100K challenge ($279.20); the most affordable at FundedElite is $299.
Customers rate FundedElite more highly: 4.3 out of 5 on Trustpilot, compared with 3.1.
AquaFunded permits a broader range of strategies, including news trading, EAs and weekend holding.
- AquaFunded is the better choice if you prioritise a more affordable challenge, a higher profit share, the TradeLocker, cTrader platform.
- FundedElite is the better choice if you prioritise stronger customer feedback.
Overview of both firms
AquaFunded
AquaFunded provides an unusually broad selection: 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges, instant accounts and pay-after-pass, from $2,500 to $400,000. Trading is available on MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader or TradeLocker.
FundedElite
FundedElite offers 1- and 2-Step challenges (including Lite versions and a free-retry option), instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5. Trading takes place on MT5 or Match-Trader.
Questions and answers
Which is preferable, AquaFunded or FundedElite?
On our assessment, AquaFunded (7.3) ranks above FundedElite (7.2).
Which is more affordable, AquaFunded or FundedElite?
AquaFunded offers the more affordable 100K challenge ($279.20); the most affordable at FundedElite is $299.
May I hold accounts with AquaFunded and FundedElite simultaneously?
Yes. Purchasing challenges from several firms is permitted. What virtually every firm prohibits is copying trades between different individuals' accounts or hedging positions across firms.