DNA Funded vs FundedNext: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	DNA Funded	FundedNext
Trustpilot rating	3.3★ (86 reviews)	4.5★ (80,174 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	80%
Evaluation types	Instant, 1 Step, 2 Steps	Instant, 2 Steps, 1 Step
Account sizes	$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K	$2K, $5K, $6K, $10K, $15K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	$49	$32.99
Drawdown type	Trailing / Static	Trailing / Static
Platforms	TradeLocker	MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader
Payout frequency	Every 14 days	On demand at 5% growth, or every 14 days / First after 21 days, then every 14 days / Every 5 business days
News trading	Restricted	Restricted
Automated trading / EAs	Restricted	Restricted
Weekend holding	Allowed	Allowed

Verdict

Both firms advertise the same maximum profit split (80%). FundedNext is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $32.99 compared to $49 at DNA Funded. FundedNext supports more trading platforms (4 vs 1).

True Cost Calculator

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

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee

$309

Split to you

80%

Account

$10K

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$618

2 attempts × $309 fee

Net Cost

$618

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

7.72%

Profit needed on $10K after 80% split

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

DNA Funded vs FundedNext — FAQs

Both DNA Funded and FundedNext are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. FundedNext has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.5 vs 3.3).

Both DNA Funded and FundedNext advertise the same maximum profit split of 80%.

FundedNext is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $32.99 compared to $49 at DNA 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. DNA Funded account sizes: $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K. FundedNext account sizes: $2K, $5K, $6K, $10K, $15K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K.