Eightcap Challenges vs FundedElite: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	Eightcap Challenges	FundedElite
Trustpilot rating	4.1★ (3,854 reviews)	4.3★ (761 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	80–95%
Evaluation types	1-step, 2-step	Instant, 2 Steps, 1 Step
Account sizes	5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 200000	$5K, $7K, $10K, $15K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K, $300K, $400K
Cheapest challenge fee	—	$5
Drawdown type	—	Trailing / Static
Platforms	MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, TradeLocker, TradingView	MT5, Match-Trader
Payout frequency	14-day wait between payouts, reducible to 7 with a paid add-on	Every 21 days / Every 14 days
News trading	Restricted	Allowed
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Restricted
Weekend holding	Allowed	Allowed

Verdict

FundedElite offers a higher advertised profit split (95% vs 80%). FundedElite challenge fees start at $5. Eightcap Challenges supports more trading platforms (4 vs 2).

Eightcap Challenges vs FundedElite — FAQs

Both Eightcap Challenges and FundedElite are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. FundedElite has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.3 vs 4.1). FundedElite offers a higher profit split (95% vs 80%).

FundedElite has the higher advertised profit split at up to 95%, compared to 80% at Eightcap Challenges.

FundedElite challenge fees start at $5. Pricing data for Eightcap Challenges is not available.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. FundedElite offers a 1-step evaluation which can be simpler for new traders. Eightcap Challenges account sizes: 5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 200000. FundedElite account sizes: $5K, $7K, $10K, $15K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K, $300K, $400K.