Head-to-head comparison · 2026
AquaFunded Futures vs FundingPips
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
$244
Eval cost
$113
$244
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
1-Step
Instant
Drawdown type
EOD
Static
Max profit split
90%
Best95%
First profit
90% split, max $1,100 per daily payout
95% split, paid bi-weekly
Payout speed
Daily, $500 minimum
Bi-weekly
Max account
$150K
Best$2.0M
Consistency rule
40% eval only, none funded
15% (Master)
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
NinjaTraderTradovateVolumetrica
cTraderMatch-TraderMT5TradingView
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
FundingPips
Strengths
- Instant funding: no evaluation or profit target
- 95% profit split
- One-time fee, no activation fee
Watch-outs
- Strict 15% consistency rule
- Tight limits: 5% max loss, 3% daily loss
- Needs 7 profitable days, payouts only bi-weekly
🐨 PropKoala verdict
AquaFunded Futures is cheaper to get funded at $113 total. FundingPips offers a higher max split at 95%. 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.