AquaFunded vs FundingPips: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare AquaFunded (forex/CFD) and FundingPips (forex/CFD) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.

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	AquaFunded	FundingPips
Trustpilot rating	3.1★ (1,436 reviews)	4.5★ (61,136 reviews)
Max profit split	90–100%	60–100%
Evaluation types	Instant, 3 Steps, 2 Steps, 1 Step	2 Steps, 1 Step, Instant
Account sizes	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, $200K, $250K, $300K, $400K	$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	$29	$29
Drawdown type	Trailing / Static	Static / Trailing
Platforms	Match Trader, Trade Locker, MT5, cTrader	MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, TradeLocker
Payout frequency	Bi-weekly	Weekly / Configurable (weekly / bi-weekly / monthly / on-demand) / Bi-weekly
News trading	Restricted	Allowed
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Restricted
Weekend holding	Allowed	Allowed

Verdict

Both firms advertise the same maximum profit split (100%). Both firms have similar entry fees, starting around $29. Both firms support 4 trading platforms.

True Cost Calculator

See how much it truly costs to get funded at AquaFunded, including multiple failed attempts.

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $5K · Instant: $115 · Split: 90% to you

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$230

2 attempts × $115 fee

Net Cost

$230

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

5.11%

Profit needed on $5K after 90% split

💡 Fees shown in USD. Break-even is the minimum profit % you need on your funded account to cover all challenge costs.

AquaFunded vs FundingPips — FAQs

Both AquaFunded and FundingPips are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. FundingPips has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.5 vs 3.1).

Both AquaFunded and FundingPips advertise the same maximum profit split of 100%.

Both firms have similar entry fees, starting around $29.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. AquaFunded account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, $200K, $250K, $300K, $400K. FundingPips account sizes: $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K.