Eightcap Challenges vs FundedNext: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	Eightcap Challenges	FundedNext
Trustpilot rating	4.1★ (3,854 reviews)	4.6★ (72,245 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	80–95%
Evaluation types	1-step, 2-step	2 Steps, 1 Step, Instant
Account sizes	5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 200000	$2K, $5K, $6K, $10K, $15K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	—	$32.99
Drawdown type	—	Static / Trailing
Platforms	MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, TradeLocker, TradingView	MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView
Payout frequency	14-day wait between payouts, reducible to 7 with a paid add-on	Bi-weekly / On-demand
News trading	Restricted	Allowed
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Restricted
Weekend holding	Allowed	Restricted

Verdict

FundedNext offers a higher advertised profit split (95% vs 80%). FundedNext challenge fees start at $32.99. FundedNext supports more trading platforms (7 vs 4).

Eightcap Challenges vs FundedNext — FAQs

Both Eightcap Challenges and FundedNext are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. FundedNext has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.6 vs 4.1). FundedNext offers a higher profit split (95% vs 80%).

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

FundedNext challenge fees start at $32.99. Pricing data for Eightcap Challenges is not available.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. FundedNext offers a 1-step evaluation which can be simpler for new traders. Eightcap Challenges account sizes: 5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 200000. FundedNext account sizes: $2K, $5K, $6K, $10K, $15K, $20K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K.