BrightFunded vs The Trading Pit: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare BrightFunded (forex/CFD) and The Trading Pit (forex/CFD) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.

BrightFunded review →The Trading Pit review →

	BrightFunded	The Trading Pit
Trustpilot rating	4.6★ (546 reviews)	3.7★ (867 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	80%
Evaluation types	2 Steps, 1 Step	1 Step, 2 Steps
Account sizes	$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	€47	€29
Drawdown type	Static / Trailing	Static / EOD Trailing
Platforms	MT5, cTrader, DXtrade	MT4, MT5, cTrader
Payout frequency	First payout 30 days, then bi-weekly	Bi-weekly / First after 10 profitable days, then every 5
News trading	Restricted	Restricted
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Restricted
Weekend holding	Allowed	Allowed

Verdict

Both firms advertise the same maximum profit split (80%). The Trading Pit is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from €29 compared to €47 at BrightFunded. Both firms support 3 trading platforms.

True Cost Calculator

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

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $10K · 1 Step: €97 · Split: 80% to you

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

€194

2 attempts × €97 fee

Net Cost

€194

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

2.43%

Profit needed on $10K after 80% split

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

BrightFunded vs The Trading Pit — FAQs

Both BrightFunded and The Trading Pit are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. BrightFunded has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.6 vs 3.7).

Both BrightFunded and The Trading Pit advertise the same maximum profit split of 80%.

The Trading Pit is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at €29 compared to €47 at BrightFunded.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. BrightFunded account sizes: $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K. The Trading Pit account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $150K, $200K.