Head-to-head comparison · 2026
E8 Futures vs FundedSeat
Side-by-side on the metrics that actually matter: true cost to funded, drawdown type, profit split and payout speed.
Market
Futures
Futures
Founded
2021
2024
Total cost to funded
Best$160
$200
Eval cost
$160
$200
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
1-Step
1-Step
Drawdown type
EOD
EOD
Max profit split
80%
Best90%
First profit
80% split (Signature)
90% from first payout
Payout speed
First payout in 3 days
Daily (~5 hours)
Max account
$150K
Best$500K
Consistency rule
None on eval, 35% funded
35% option / 50% default
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
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TradingViewRithmicQuantower
Strengths & watch-outs
E8 Futures
Strengths
- One-time fee, no activation fee
- EOD drawdown, can pass in a single day
- First payout possible after 3 days
Watch-outs
- 80% split on Signature, lower than most futures firms
- 35% consistency rule once funded
- $1,000 daily pause on the funded account
FundedSeat
Strengths
- Daily payouts processed in ~5 hours
- EOD drawdown on every single model
- Path to live capital after 4 payouts
Watch-outs
- Founded 2024, shorter track record
- Rithmic-native, no NinjaTrader or Tradovate
- Payout caps per cycle on all models
🐨 PropKoala verdict
E8 Futures is cheaper to get funded at $160 total. FundedSeat offers a higher max split at 90%. 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.