Head-to-head comparison · 2026
AquaFunded vs FundingPips
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
$244
Eval cost
$143
$244
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
2-Step
Instant
Drawdown type
Static
Static
Max profit split
90%
Best95%
First profit
90% split, fee 100% refundable
95% split, paid bi-weekly
Payout speed
Bi-weekly
Bi-weekly
Max account
-
Best$2.0M
Consistency rule
50% funded
15% (Master)
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
NinjaTraderTradovateMT5Match-TraderTradeLockerVolumetrica
cTraderMatch-TraderMT5TradingView
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
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 is cheaper to get funded at $143 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.