Eightcap Challenges vs QT Funded: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	Eightcap Challenges	QT Funded
Trustpilot rating	4.1★ (3,854 reviews)	4.0★ (12,832 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	80–100%
Evaluation types	1-step, 2-step	Instant, 2 Steps, 1 Step
Account sizes	5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 200000	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	—	$10
Drawdown type	—	Trailing / Static
Platforms	MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, TradeLocker, TradingView	TradeLocker, cTrader, MT5
Payout frequency	14-day wait between payouts, reducible to 7 with a paid add-on	Every 14 days / On-demand
News trading	Restricted	Restricted
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Restricted
Weekend holding	Allowed	Allowed

Verdict

QT Funded offers a higher advertised profit split (100% vs 80%). QT Funded challenge fees start at $10. Eightcap Challenges supports more trading platforms (4 vs 3).

Eightcap Challenges vs QT Funded — FAQs

Both Eightcap Challenges and QT Funded are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. Eightcap Challenges has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.1 vs 4.0). QT Funded offers a higher profit split (100% vs 80%).

QT Funded has the higher advertised profit split at up to 100%, compared to 80% at Eightcap Challenges.

QT Funded challenge fees start at $10. Pricing data for Eightcap Challenges is not available.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. QT Funded offers a 1-step evaluation which can be simpler for new traders. Eightcap Challenges account sizes: 5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 200000. QT Funded account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K.