PROP FIRM COMPARISON • UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026

AquaFunded vs FundedNext — Which Should You Pick in 2026?

AquaFunded and FundedNext both fund Forex/CFD + Futures traders in 2026, but they price and pay very differently. Entry starts at $20 (AquaFunded) against $32.99. Splits run Up to 100% versus Up to 95% (Stellar 1-Step / 2-Step / Lite); up to 80% Stellar Instant; futures 80-95% by product. The tables below hold every rule, price and verified code side by side.

Quick verdict

Pick AquaFunded if: Best splits on 2-Step Pro; experienced traders comfortable with bi-weekly payouts.

Pick FundedNext if: Big winners — no consistency cap on any Stellar CFD product, weekend holding allowed, and scaling to $200K. Also a genuine futures shop (Flex / Legacy / Rapid Pro / Rapid Daily, EOD drawdown, no daily loss limit on Flex, Legacy or Rapid Pro). WARNING for gold/metals traders: the Jan-2026 XAUUSD leverage cut and the Mar-2026 temporary 1:5 on oil/metals/indices were never rescinded in public — the firm publishes its leverage tables as images only, so verify in your dashboard before sizing gold.

Cheapest entry goes to AquaFunded; highest Trustpilot rating goes to FundedNext.

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Side-by-side comparison

AquaFundedFundedNext
Cheapest challenge$20$32.99
Account model1-step / 2-step / 3-step / Instant / Futures2-step / 1-step / Instant / Futures
Profit target1-Step Std 9%, Pro 6%, Flex 10%; 2-Step Std 8%, Pro 10%, Elite 8%; 3-Step 6% each; Instant N/A; AquaMan 2%10% (1-Step), 8% (2-Step P1, Lite P1) → 5% (2-Step), 4% (Lite)
Max drawdownVaries by model: 1-Step Std/Pro 6%, Flex 12%; 2-Step Std 8%, Pro 10%, Elite 10%; 3-Step 8%; Instant Std 5%, Pro 6%; AquaMan 6% trailing (5% on $400K)6% (Stellar 1-Step static), 10% (Stellar 2-Step static), 8% (Stellar Lite static), 6% trailing (Stellar Instant)
Daily drawdown1-Step 3%; 2-Step Std/Pro 5%, Elite 4%; 3-Step 4%; Instant Std 3%, Pro 3%; AquaMan 3% trailing3% (1-Step), 5% (2-Step), 4% (Lite), none on Instant
Consistency rule1-Step Pro 25%; 2-Step Pro 50% on the funded account; Instant Std 15%; Instant Pro 20% (limited-time, normally 15%); AquaMan 15%None on all Stellar CFD products. Futures differ: Flex and Legacy carry a 40% consistency guideline in the challenge phase, Rapid Pro carries it after funding.
Profit splitUp to 100%Up to 95% (Stellar 1-Step / 2-Step / Lite); up to 80% Stellar Instant; futures 80-95% by product
Payout scheduleFirst reward on demand, then bi-weekly · WeeklyStellar 2-Step / Lite: first reward at 21 days, then every 14. Stellar 1-Step: first reward at 5 business days, then every 5. Stellar Instant: on-demand / bi-weekly.
EA / botsAllowed (scalping disabled per propfirmswitch)Allowed (paid add-on)
Trustpilot— (1,202)4.5 (79,521)
Best discount codeWELCOME (50% off + $100 (new customers))PFDEALS (30% off CFD challenges + 120% refundable fee reward; 10% off Futures)
PropfirmDeals tierTier ATier A

Price ladder — cheapest challenge per account size

Lowest list price across every model each firm sells at that size. Green marks the cheaper firm; discount codes lower both further.

Account sizeAquaFundedFundedNext
$5K$20$32.99
$10K$39.2$59.99
$25K$66.67$79.99
$50K$86.67$99.99
$100K$155$239.99
$150K$246.67$483.99
$200K$559.2$798.99

At the $50K size, AquaFunded lists at $86.67 against FundedNext's $99.99 — 13% apart before codes. FundedNext runs without a consistency rule on this comparison's default model; AquaFunded caps your best day — a real constraint if your profit comes in bursts.

Discount codes

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AquaFunded vs FundedNext — FAQ

Which is cheaper, AquaFunded or FundedNext?

AquaFunded is cheaper to start: its cheapest challenge lists at $20 versus $32.99 at FundedNext — about 39% less before discount codes.

Which pays out faster, AquaFunded or FundedNext?

AquaFunded: First reward on demand, then bi-weekly · Weekly — FundedNext: Stellar 2-Step / Lite: first reward at 21 days, then every 14. Stellar 1-Step: first reward at 5 business days, then every 5. Stellar Instant: on-demand / bi-weekly. Always confirm the current payout policy on the firm's official terms before buying.

Does AquaFunded or FundedNext have a consistency rule?

AquaFunded: 1-Step Pro 25%; 2-Step Pro 50% on the funded account; Instant Std 15%; Instant Pro 20% (limited-time, normally 15%); AquaMan 15%. FundedNext: None on all Stellar CFD products. Futures differ: Flex and Legacy carry a 40% consistency guideline in the challenge phase, Rapid Pro carries it after funding. A consistency rule caps how much of your total profit one day may contribute — a real constraint if your profit comes in bursts.

What discount codes work for AquaFunded and FundedNext?

AquaFunded: code WELCOME (50% off + $100 (new customers)); FundedNext: code PFDEALS (30% off CFD challenges + 120% refundable fee reward; 10% off Futures). Codes rotate — every code on this site is re-checked against the firm's own site on a rolling cycle, and each one carries its own check date.

Can you use EAs or bots on AquaFunded and FundedNext?

AquaFunded: Allowed (scalping disabled per propfirmswitch). FundedNext: Allowed (paid add-on). Automation rules change more often than prices — confirm the current policy in the firm's terms before you deploy a bot on a paid account.

Bottom line

Both AquaFunded and FundedNext are reputable choices in 2026 — the right pick depends on your strategy, drawdown tolerance and budget. Use the table above to match each firm's rules to how you actually trade, then grab the current code before checkout.

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