Head-to-head comparison · 2026
AquaFunded vs FundedSeat
Side-by-side on the metrics that actually matter: true cost to funded, drawdown type, profit split and payout speed.
Market
Forex / CFD
Futures
Founded
-
2024
Total cost to funded
Best$143
$190
Eval cost
$143
$190
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
2-Step
1-Step
Drawdown type
Static
EOD
Max profit split
90%
90%
First profit
90% split, fee 100% refundable
Max $1,000 per payout, scaling plan
Payout speed
Bi-weekly
Daily, from day 1
Max account
-
Best$500K
Consistency rule
50% funded
35% on eval
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
NinjaTraderTradovateMT5Match-TraderTradeLockerVolumetrica
TradingViewRithmicQuantower
Strengths & watch-outs
AquaFunded
Strengths
- No minimum trading days on the challenge, can pass in 1 day
- News trading, weekend holding and EAs allowed
- One-time fee, 100% refundable, 90% split
Watch-outs
- Two phases with a high $5,000 then $2,500 profit target
- 50% consistency rule and 3 minimum trading days once funded
- Bi-weekly rewards, leverage drops from 1:100 to 1:50 once funded
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 is cheaper to get funded at $143 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.