Head-to-head comparison · 2026
AquaFunded vs FundedNext
Side-by-side on the metrics that actually matter: true cost to funded, drawdown type, profit split and payout speed.
Market
Forex / CFD
Forex / CFD
Founded
-
2022
Total cost to funded
Best$143
$229.99
Eval cost
$143
$229.99
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
2-Step
2-Step
Drawdown type
Static
Static
Max profit split
Best90%
80%
First profit
90% split, fee 100% refundable
80% reward share, fee refunded at 3rd reward
Payout speed
Bi-weekly
First after 21 days, then every 14
Max account
-
Best$4.0M
Consistency rule
50% funded
None
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
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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
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 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.