Eightcap Challenges vs Maven Trading: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	Eightcap Challenges	Maven Trading
Trustpilot rating	4.1★ (3,854 reviews)	4.3★ (5,101 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	80%
Evaluation types	1-step, 2-step	1 Step, 2 Steps, Instant, 3 Steps
Account sizes	5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 200000	$2K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $50K, $100K
Cheapest challenge fee	—	$13 Pay-later option: $5 + $40 on funding
Drawdown type	—	Trailing / Static
Platforms	MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, TradeLocker, TradingView	MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader
Payout frequency	14-day wait between payouts, reducible to 7 with a paid add-on	Every 10 business days
News trading	Restricted	—
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Allowed
Weekend holding	Allowed	—

Verdict

Both firms advertise the same maximum profit split (80%). Maven Trading challenge fees start at $13. Eightcap Challenges supports more trading platforms (4 vs 3).

Eightcap Challenges vs Maven Trading — FAQs

Both Eightcap Challenges and Maven Trading are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. Maven Trading has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.3 vs 4.1).

Both Eightcap Challenges and Maven Trading advertise the same maximum profit split of 80%.

Maven Trading challenge fees start at $13. Pricing data for Eightcap Challenges is not available.

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