COMPARISON 2026
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BrightFunded vs Funded Elite
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
Overall Winner: BrightFunded
Quick Overview
BrightFunded
Established 2023·United Arab Emirates
DynamiqScore4.4/5.0
Profit Split
80–100%
Evaluation Fee
$120+
Payout Frequency
bi-weekly (weekly add-on)
Payout Speed
Within 24h (avg ~17h)
Funded Elite
Established 2023·United Kingdom
DynamiqScore4.3/5.0
Profit Split
60–95%
Evaluation Fee
$13+
Payout Frequency
twice per week (requests)
Payout Speed
Within 24h
Detailed Comparison
| BrightFunded | Funded Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $5 000 – $200 000 | $5,000 – $300 000 |
| Max Capital | $400 000 | $300,000 |
| Profit Split | 80% – 100%Winner | 60% – 95% |
| Evaluation Fee | $120 – $950 | $13 – $1299Winner |
| Payout Frequency | bi-weekly (weekly add-on) | twice per week (requests) |
| Payout Speed | Within 24h (avg ~17h) | Within 24h |
| Commission | $3.5/lot (Forex) | $3.5/lot (Forex) |
| Established | 2023 | 2023 |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom |
Challenge Rules
| BrightFunded | Funded Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Loss Limit | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 1 Profit Target | 8% | 8% |
| Phase 1 Max Drawdown | 10%Winner | 8% |
| Phase 1 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Phase 2 Profit Target | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 2 Max Drawdown | 10%Winner | 8% |
| Phase 2 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Min Trading Days | 4 | 3Winner |
Pricing & Account Options
BrightFunded
$10,000
2-Step Challenge
€89
$25,000
2-Step Challenge
€189
$50,000
2-Step Challenge
€289
$100,000
2-Step Challenge
€495
Popular$200,000
2-Step Challenge
€950
Funded Elite
$7,000
2-Step Challenge
$89
$15,000
2-Step Challenge
$129
$25,000
2-Step Challenge
$199
$50,000
2-Step Challenge
$299
Popular$100,000
2-Step Challenge
$499
$200,000
2-Step Challenge
$899
$300,000
2-Step Challenge
$1299
Ratings & Trust
| BrightFunded | Funded Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.4 / 5.0Winner | 4.3 / 5.0 |
| Expert Score | 4.4 (1 reviews)Winner | 4.3 (1 reviews) |
| User Score | 4.3 (2 reviews)Winner | 4.3 (2 reviews) |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.5 / 5.0 | 4.5 / 5.0 |
Features & Platforms
| BrightFunded | Funded Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | cTrader, MetaTrader 5, DXtrade | MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker |
| Instruments | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto | Forex, Indices, Stocks, Commodities, Crypto |
| Scaling Available | Yes | Yes |
| Max Scaling Amount | $400 000 | — |
BrightFunded — Unique Features
- Payouts guaranteed within 24 hours
- Up to 100% profit split
- Trade2Earn: tokens on every trade
- 15% Profit Share during evaluation
- 1-Step, 2-Step Bright, 2-Step Classic
- Funded up to $400,000
- No minimum withdrawal
- Spreads from 0.0 pips, 150+ instruments
- $7M+ paid to traders
Key Selling Points
- Payouts guaranteed within 24 hours (avg ~17h)
- Up to 100% profit split
- Trade2Earn: earn tokens on every trade, win or lose
- 15% Profit Share during evaluation phases
- New lineup: 1-Step, 2-Step Bright, 2-Step Classic
- Funded up to $400,000
- No minimum withdrawal amount
- 4.5/5 on Trustpilot
- Spreads from 0.0 pips, 150+ instruments
Funded Elite — Unique Features
- Automatic Free Retry (Second Chance)
- Flash Activation: start for $5
- Customizable profit split (60-95%)
- Customizable leverage (1:30 to 1:100)
- Payout requests twice per week
- Up to $300K funding
- Lite challenges from $13
- MetaTrader 5 and TradeLocker
- 5 markets incl. Stocks
Key Selling Points
- Automatic Free Retry (Second Chance system)
- Flash Activation: start any account for $5, pay after passing
- Customizable profit split (60-95%) at checkout
- Customizable leverage (1:30 to 1:100)
- Payout requests twice per week
- Up to $300K simulated funding
- Lite challenges from just $13
- Officially licensed MetaTrader 5 and TradeLocker
- 5 markets: Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Crypto
- 24/7 support on chat and Discord
Our Verdict
BrightFunded wins in 3 of 9 categories
BrightFunded has an edge over Funded Elite, based on our data-driven analysis across multiple comparison criteria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which firm has better profit split?
BrightFunded (100% vs 95%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
Funded Elite ($13 vs $120)
Which firm has more lenient trading rules?
Funded Elite
Can I have accounts at both firms?
Yes, most traders hold accounts at multiple prop firms simultaneously to diversify and take advantage of each firm's unique benefits.
