E8 Markets vs Lark Funding: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare E8 Markets (forex/CFD) and Lark Funding (forex/CFD) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.

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	E8 Markets	Lark Funding
Trustpilot rating	4.5★ (3,294 reviews)	4.4★ (603 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	80–90%
Evaluation types	1 Step	1 Step, 3 Steps, Instant
Account sizes	$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K, $250K, $400K, $500K	$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	$28	$105
Drawdown type	Dynamic / Static	Static / Trailing
Platforms	MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker, Match-Trader	cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader
Payout frequency	On-Demand payouts after first 14 calendar days, gated by 5 profitable days at 0	Every 14 days / First on demand, then every 30 days
News trading	Restricted	Allowed
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Allowed
Weekend holding	Allowed	Restricted

Verdict

Lark Funding offers a higher advertised profit split (90% vs 80%). E8 Markets is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $28 compared to $105 at Lark Funding. E8 Markets supports more trading platforms (4 vs 3).

True Cost Calculator

See how much it truly costs to get funded at E8 Markets, including multiple failed attempts.

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $10K · 1 Step: $59 · Split: 80% to you

How many attempts?

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2attempts

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Total Spent

$118

2 attempts × $59 fee

Net Cost

$118

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

1.47%

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.

E8 Markets vs Lark Funding — FAQs

Both E8 Markets and Lark Funding are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. E8 Markets has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.5 vs 4.4). Lark Funding offers a higher profit split (90% vs 80%).

Lark Funding has the higher advertised profit split at up to 90%, compared to 80% at E8 Markets.

E8 Markets is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $28 compared to $105 at Lark Funding.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. E8 Markets account sizes: $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K, $250K, $400K, $500K. Lark Funding account sizes: $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K.