COMPARISON 2026
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BrightFunded vs Phidias
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
Overall Winner: Phidias
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)
Phidias
Established 2023·Gibraltar
DynamiqScore4.5/5.0
Profit Split
75–100%
Evaluation Fee
$55+
Payout Frequency
daily, uncapped
Payout Speed
90% under 30 minutes
Detailed Comparison
| BrightFunded | Phidias | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $5 000 – $200 000 | $25,000 – $150,000 |
| Max Capital | $400 000 | $150,000 |
| Profit Split | 80% – 100% | 75% – 100% |
| Evaluation Fee | $120 – $950 | $55 – $1123Winner |
| Payout Frequency | bi-weekly (weekly add-on) | daily, uncapped |
| Payout Speed | Within 24h (avg ~17h) | 90% under 30 minutes |
| Commission | $3.5/lot (Forex) | $5/lot (Forex) |
| Established | 2023 | 2023 |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Gibraltar |
Challenge Rules
| BrightFunded | Phidias | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Loss Limit | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 1 Profit Target | 8%Winner | 10% |
| Phase 1 Max Drawdown | 10% | 10% |
| Phase 1 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Phase 2 Profit Target | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 2 Max Drawdown | 10% | 10% |
| 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
Phidias
$50,000
Fundamental OTP
$116
$100,000
Fundamental OTP
$145
Popular$150,000
Fundamental OTP
$173
$50,000
Fundamental Monthly
$580
$100,000
Fundamental Monthly
$723
$150,000
Fundamental Monthly
$863
Ratings & Trust
| BrightFunded | Phidias | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.4 / 5.0 | 4.5 / 5.0Winner |
| Expert Score | 4.4 (1 reviews) | 4.6 (1 reviews)Winner |
| User Score | 4.3 (2 reviews)Winner | 4.3 (2 reviews) |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.5 / 5.0 | 4.7 / 5.0Winner |
Features & Platforms
| BrightFunded | Phidias | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | cTrader, MetaTrader 5, DXtrade | Sierra Chart, Quantower, Bookmap, MotiveWave, ATAS, DeepCharts |
| Instruments | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto | Stock Index Futures, Interest Rate Futures, Currency Futures, Crypto Futures, Agriculture Futures, Energy Futures, Metals Futures |
| Scaling Available | Yes | Yes |
| Max Scaling Amount | $400 000 | 15 accounts |
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
Phidias — Unique Features
- Real LIVE account from first payout (Express to Live)
- Daily, uncapped payouts - 90% under 30 min
- Static drawdown that never trails
- Zero minimum trading days
- Premium: profit split scales to 100%
- $15M+ paid out, 18K funded traders
- CME Group futures markets
- 6 trading platforms
- Up to 15 funded accounts
- One-Time Payment model from $55
Key Selling Points
- Real LIVE account from your first payout (Express to Live)
- Daily, uncapped payouts - 90% processed under 30 minutes
- Static drawdown that never trails (Express to Live)
- Zero minimum trading days - funded in as little as 48h
- Premium accounts: profit split scales to 100%
- $15M+ paid out, 18,000 funded traders
- CME Group futures markets
- 6 platforms: Sierra Chart, Quantower, Bookmap, MotiveWave, ATAS, DeepCharts
- Up to 15 funded accounts simultaneously
- One-Time Payment model from $55 - no activation fee
Our Verdict
Phidias wins in 3 of 9 categories
Phidias has an edge over BrightFunded, 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 100%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
Phidias ($55 vs $120)
Which firm has more lenient trading rules?
BrightFunded
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.
