Head-to-head comparison · 2026
AquaFunded Futures vs FundedNext
Side-by-side on the metrics that actually matter: true cost to funded, drawdown type, profit split and payout speed.
Market
Futures
Forex / CFD
Founded
-
2022
Total cost to funded
Best$113
$229.99
Eval cost
$113
$229.99
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
1-Step
2-Step
Drawdown type
EOD
Static
Max profit split
Best90%
80%
First profit
90% split, max $1,100 per daily payout
80% reward share, fee refunded at 3rd reward
Payout speed
Daily, $500 minimum
First after 21 days, then every 14
Max account
$150K
Best$4.0M
Consistency rule
40% eval only, none funded
None
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
NinjaTraderTradovateVolumetrica
MT4cTraderMT5
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
FundedNext
Strengths
- Static drawdown and no consistency rule
- Challenge fee refunded with your 3rd reward
- News trading allowed, resets available
Watch-outs
- Two-phase challenge (8% then 4%), minimum 5 trading days
- First payout only after 21 days, then every 14
- 80% reward share, 3% max risk per trade, news profits capped at 40%
🐨 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.