For Traders vs Lark Funding: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare For Traders (forex/CFD) and Lark Funding (forex/CFD) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.

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	For Traders	Lark Funding
Trustpilot rating	4.0★ (1,640 reviews)	4.4★ (603 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	80–90%
Evaluation types	Instant, 1 Step, 2 Steps, 3 Steps	1 Step, 3 Steps, Instant
Account sizes	$3K, $6K, $15K, $25K, $50K, $100K	$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	$23	$105
Drawdown type	Static	Static / Trailing
Platforms	MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker	cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader
Payout frequency	Bi-weekly / On-demand	Every 14 days / First on demand, then every 30 days
News trading	Restricted	Allowed
Automated trading / EAs	Restricted	Allowed
Weekend holding	Allowed	Restricted

Verdict

Lark Funding offers a higher advertised profit split (90% vs 80%). For Traders is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $23 compared to $105 at Lark Funding. Both firms support 3 trading platforms.

True Cost Calculator

See how much it truly costs to get funded at For Traders, including multiple failed attempts.

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $6K · Instant: $89 · Split: 90% to you

How many attempts?

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2attempts

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Total Spent

$178

2 attempts × $89 fee

Net Cost

$178

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

3.30%

Profit needed on $6K after 90% split

💡 Fees shown in USD. Break-even is the minimum profit % you need on your funded account to cover all challenge costs.

For Traders vs Lark Funding — FAQs

Both For Traders and Lark Funding are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. Lark Funding has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.4 vs 4.0). Lark Funding offers a higher profit split (90% vs 80%).

Lark Funding has the higher advertised profit split at up to 90%, compared to 80% at For Traders.

For Traders is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $23 compared to $105 at Lark Funding.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. For Traders account sizes: $3K, $6K, $15K, $25K, $50K, $100K. Lark Funding account sizes: $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K.