Eightcap Challenges vs ThinkCapital: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

Eightcap Challenges

Eightcap Challenges

 ThinkCapital

ThinkCapital
Trustpilot rating 4.1★ (3,854 reviews) 3.9★ (623 reviews)
Max profit split 80% 80–90%
Evaluation types 1-step, 2-step Instant, 3 Steps, 1 Step, 2 Steps
Account sizes 5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 200000 $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee — $39
Drawdown type — Trailing
Platforms MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, TradeLocker, TradingView ThinkTrader, TradingView
Payout frequency 14-day wait between payouts, reducible to 7 with a paid add-on Bi-weekly / Every 14 days (7-day add-on)
News trading Restricted Allowed
Automated trading / EAs Allowed Allowed
Weekend holding Allowed —

Verdict

ThinkCapital offers a higher advertised profit split (90% vs 80%). ThinkCapital challenge fees start at $39. Eightcap Challenges supports more trading platforms (4 vs 2).

Eightcap Challenges vs ThinkCapital — FAQs

Both Eightcap Challenges and ThinkCapital are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. Eightcap Challenges has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.1 vs 3.9). ThinkCapital offers a higher profit split (90% vs 80%).
ThinkCapital has the higher advertised profit split at up to 90%, compared to 80% at Eightcap Challenges.
ThinkCapital challenge fees start at $39. Pricing data for Eightcap Challenges is not available.
Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. ThinkCapital offers a 1-step evaluation which can be simpler for new traders. Eightcap Challenges account sizes: 5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 200000. ThinkCapital account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K.