AquaFunded vs QT Funded: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	AquaFunded	QT Funded
Trustpilot rating	3.1★ (1,436 reviews)	4.0★ (12,832 reviews)
Max profit split	90–100%	80–100%
Evaluation types	Instant, 3 Steps, 2 Steps, 1 Step	1 Step, Instant, 2 Steps
Account sizes	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, $200K, $250K, $300K, $400K	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	$29	$35 Pay-later option: $12.50 + $70 activation
Drawdown type	Trailing / Static	Static / Trailing
Platforms	Match-Trader, TradeLocker, MT5, cTrader	TradeLocker, cTrader, MT5
Payout frequency	Bi-weekly	Every 4 days / Every 14 days
News trading	Restricted	Restricted
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Restricted
Weekend holding	Allowed	Allowed

Verdict

Both firms advertise the same maximum profit split (100%). AquaFunded is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $29 compared to $35 at QT Funded. AquaFunded supports more trading platforms (4 vs 3).

True Cost Calculator

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

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee

$115

Split to you

90%

Account

$5K

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 QT Funded — FAQs

Both AquaFunded and QT Funded are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. QT Funded has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.0 vs 3.1).

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

AquaFunded is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $29 compared to $35 at QT Funded.

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. QT Funded account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K.