Maven Trading vs ThinkCapital: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	Maven Trading	ThinkCapital
Trustpilot rating	4.3★ (5,101 reviews)	3.9★ (623 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	80–90%
Evaluation types	1 Step, 2 Steps, Instant, 3 Steps	Instant, 3 Steps, 1 Step, 2 Steps
Account sizes	$2K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $50K, $100K	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	$13 Pay-later option: $5 + $40 on funding	$39
Drawdown type	Trailing / Static	Trailing
Platforms	MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader	ThinkTrader, TradingView
Payout frequency	Every 10 business days	Bi-weekly / Every 14 days (7-day add-on)
News trading	—	Allowed
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Allowed

Verdict

ThinkCapital offers a higher advertised profit split (90% vs 80%). Maven Trading is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $13 compared to $39 at ThinkCapital. Maven Trading supports more trading platforms (3 vs 2).

True Cost Calculator

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

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $5K · Instant: $19 · Split: 80% to you

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$38

2 attempts × $19 fee

Net Cost

$38

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

0.95%

Profit needed on $5K after 80% split

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

Maven Trading vs ThinkCapital — FAQs

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

Maven Trading is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $13 compared to $39 at ThinkCapital.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. Maven Trading account sizes: $2K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $50K, $100K. ThinkCapital account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K.