Head-to-head comparison · 2026
E8 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
2021
2022
Total cost to funded
Best$160
$219
Eval cost
$160
$219
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
1-Step
1-Step
Drawdown type
EOD
Static
Max profit split
80%
Best100%
First profit
80% split (Signature)
60% to up to 100%
Payout speed
First payout in 3 days
Bi-weekly / on demand
Max account
$150K
Best$2.0M
Consistency rule
None on eval, 35% funded
Optional
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
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cTraderMatch-TraderMT5TradingView
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
FundingPips
Strengths
- Up to 100% split
- Cheap entry (from $29 / 5K)
- Refunds fee after 4th payout
Watch-outs
- Bots restricted on some plans
- Newer than FTMO
- News rules on funded accounts
🐨 PropKoala verdict
E8 Futures is cheaper to get funded at $160 total. FundingPips offers a higher max split at 100%. 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.