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FundedElite vs Funding Traders: which prop firm is better? (2026)
We compare FundedElite and Funding Traders using the same data: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full table and our verdict are below.
Point by point
| FundedElite | Funding Traders | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.2/10 | 6.6/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Profit split | 80% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $299 (Lite 2 Step) | $459 (2-Step Pro6) |
| Programs | 8 | 4 |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader | MT5, TradeLocker |
| Payouts via | Crypto, Bank Transfer, PayPal | Crypto (USDT), Rise (bank transfer) |
| News trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | – |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Restricted | Allowed |
| Hedging | Allowed | Allowed |
| Scalping | Restricted | – |
| Copy trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Martingale | Allowed | – |
Our verdict
On our scores, FundedElite (7.2) comes out ahead of Funding Traders (6.6).
FundedElite has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299); the cheapest at Funding Traders costs $459.
Customers rate Funding Traders higher: 4.5 out of 5 on Trustpilot against 4.3.
FundedElite allows more trading styles (news, EAs, weekend holding and so on).
- Choose FundedElite if you want a cheaper challenge, more programs to choose from, the Match-Trader platform.
- Choose Funding Traders if you want better customer reviews, the TradeLocker platform.
The two firms in brief
FundedElite
FundedElite has 1- and 2-Step challenges (including Lite versions and a free-retry option), instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5. You trade on MT5 or Match-Trader.
Funding Traders
Funding Traders has four programs: Instant Funded, 1-Step Pro and two 2-Step versions (PRO6 and PRO10), from $5,000 to $400,000. The fee is refunded through your payouts, and the firm promises to pay within 48 hours or hand you $1,000.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, FundedElite or Funding Traders?
On our scores, FundedElite (7.2) comes out ahead of Funding Traders (6.6).
Which is cheaper, FundedElite or Funding Traders?
FundedElite has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299); the cheapest at Funding Traders costs $459.
Can I have accounts with FundedElite and Funding Traders at the same time?
Yes. You can buy challenges from several firms at once. What almost every firm bans is copying trades between different people's accounts or hedging across firms.