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Blue Guardian vs Lark Funding: which prop firm is preferable? (2026)
Blue Guardian and Lark Funding are assessed on identical data: published pricing, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full comparison and our conclusion follow.
Detailed comparison
| Blue Guardian | Lark Funding | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.5/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Profit split | 85% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:30 |
| 100K challenge from | $239 (2 Step Nano) | $370 (3-Step Evaluation) |
| Programs | 7 | 4 |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker | cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader |
| Payouts via | Rise, Bank Transfer, Crypto | Rise |
| News trading | Restricted | Allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Restricted |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | – | Allowed |
| Hedging | Allowed | Allowed |
| Scalping | Restricted | Allowed |
| Copy trading | Allowed | – |
| Martingale | Restricted | Allowed |
Conclusion
On our assessment, Blue Guardian (7.5) ranks above Lark Funding (7.2).
Blue Guardian offers the more affordable 100K challenge ($239); the most affordable at Lark Funding is $370.
Customers rate Lark Funding more highly: 4.3 out of 5 on Trustpilot, compared with 4.0.
Lark Funding permits a broader range of strategies, including news trading, EAs and weekend holding.
- Blue Guardian is the better choice if you prioritise a more affordable challenge, a higher profit share, a wider selection of programmes.
- Lark Funding is the better choice if you prioritise stronger customer feedback, the DXtrade, cTrader platform.
Overview of both firms
Blue Guardian
Blue Guardian offers instant funding together with 1-Step and 2-Step challenges between $5,000 and $400,000, with economical Nano versions reducing the entry cost. Funded traders retain 85% of profits as standard, or 90% with an add-on.
Lark Funding
Lark Funding offers instant accounts together with 1-Step, 1-Step Max and 3-Step challenges, without a time limit or minimum days. Trading is available on cTrader, DXtrade or Match-Trader.
Questions and answers
Which is preferable, Blue Guardian or Lark Funding?
On our assessment, Blue Guardian (7.5) ranks above Lark Funding (7.2).
Which is more affordable, Blue Guardian or Lark Funding?
Blue Guardian offers the more affordable 100K challenge ($239); the most affordable at Lark Funding is $370.
May I hold accounts with Blue Guardian and Lark Funding 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.