Head-to-head comparison · 2026
AquaFunded Futures vs FundedSeat
Side-by-side on the metrics that actually matter: true cost to funded, drawdown type, profit split and payout speed.
Market
Futures
Futures
Founded
-
2024
Total cost to funded
Best$113
$190
Eval cost
$113
$190
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
1-Step
1-Step
Drawdown type
EOD
EOD
Max profit split
90%
90%
First profit
90% split, max $1,100 per daily payout
Max $1,000 per payout, scaling plan
Payout speed
Daily, $500 minimum
Daily, from day 1
Max account
$150K
Best$500K
Consistency rule
40% eval only, none funded
35% on eval
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
NinjaTraderTradovateVolumetrica
TradingViewRithmicQuantower
Strengths & watch-outs
AquaFunded Futures
Strengths
- Daily payouts, no consistency rule once funded
- One-time fee, 100% refundable, no time limit
- EOD drawdown, news trading and weekend holding allowed
Watch-outs
- Payouts only start once the account reaches $52,100
- Max $1,100 per daily payout, $500 minimum, $550 net profit rule
- 40% consistency on the evaluation, $1,000 daily loss limit
FundedSeat
Strengths
- Daily payouts from day 1 once funded
- One-time fee, no activation fee
- EOD drawdown, no daily loss limit on the evaluation
Watch-outs
- Payouts capped at $1,000 each
- 35% consistency rule on the evaluation
- $1,000 soft daily loss limit once funded
🐨 PropKoala verdict
AquaFunded Futures is cheaper to get funded at $113 total. Both use EOD or static drawdown, a plus for both.
This verdict is generated from our verified data. Always check each firm's current terms before purchasing.
Figures are list prices for the 50K account, last updated Sep 2026. Verify all details directly with each firm before purchasing. PropKoala may earn affiliate commissions. Trading involves substantial risk.