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E8 Markets

7.9 A+
United States CFD
VS

ThinkCapital

6.3 B
CFD
Key Differences
Safety A+ vs B Split 100% vs 90% Price $48 vs $39

Verdict: Who Wins?

E8 Markets 5 wins Decisive Win
5 - 2
ThinkCapital 2 wins
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 6.3 Decisive
TrustPilot 4.3 vs 4 Clear
Starting Price $39 vs $48 Clear
Profit Split Up to 100% vs Up to 90% Decisive
Safety Grade A+ vs B Decisive
Trust Score 74.1/100 vs 64.9/100 Clear
Challenge Variety 25 vs 11 options Decisive

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders ThinkCapital
Maximum profit potential E8 Markets
Trust & reputation E8 Markets
Fast payouts E8 Markets

Visual Comparison

E8 Markets ThinkCapital

Head-to-Head Comparison

E8 Markets Metric ThinkCapital
7.9/10 PFM Score 6.3/10
4.3/5 (3,276) TrustPilot 4/5 (609)
A+ Safety Grade B
74.1 B+ Trust Score 64.9 B
Up to 100% Profit Split Up to 90%
EOD (Signature) / Dynamic (E8 One) Daily Drawdown 3% equity-based (BOLT/Lightning/Nexus); 4% equity-based (Dual Step Intraday); 4% balance-based (Dual Step Swing)
On Demand Payout Frequency 14 days
$48 Starting Price $39
Proprietary Technology White-Label
cTrader, MT5, MT4 Platforms Trading View, ThinkTrader
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country -
Jan 2021 Established -
11 options Challenge Options 25 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

Cheapest challenge price at each account size (where both firms offer the same size)

Account Size E8 Markets ThinkCapital Savings
$5K $48 $39 Save $9
$10K $88 $79 Save $9
$25K $188 $139 Save $49
$50K $130 $199 Save $69
$100K $260 $349 Save $89

E8 Markets vs ThinkCapital: Detailed Analysis

E8 Markets and ThinkCapital are both CFD firms.

In terms of pricing, ThinkCapital is more affordable with challenges starting at $39, which is $9 less than E8 Markets's starting price of $48. E8 Markets offers 11 challenge options, while ThinkCapital offers 25.

E8 Markets offers Up to 100% profit split, while ThinkCapital offers Up to 90%. E8 Markets pays out On Demand, and ThinkCapital pays out 14 days.

For trust and reputation, E8 Markets has a 4.3/5 TrustPilot rating with 3,276 reviews, while ThinkCapital has 4/5 with 609 reviews. Safety grades: E8 Markets A+, ThinkCapital B.

Overall, E8 Markets edges ahead winning 5 out of 7 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs - both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

E8 Markets
Pros
Configurable profit split (80-100%), Multiple platforms (Match Trader, cTrader, TradeLocker)
Cons
Limited EA Use, 35% consistency rule on performance accounts
ThinkCapital
Pros
5 program types (BOLT instant, Lightning 1-step, Dual Step Intraday/Swing, Nexus 3-step); 90% profit split; 14-day payouts; ThinkTrader + TradingView platforms; ThinkMarkets regulated backing
Cons
Lightning 6% trailing drawdown locks at initial balance; no $2.5K-$50K on Dual Step programs; DSS prices higher than DSI for same account size

Active Deals & Promo Codes

E8 Markets
5% OFF 5% Off for all the challenges
ThinkCapital
25% OFF 25% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, E8 Markets or ThinkCapital?

E8 Markets scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 7 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Profit Split. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, E8 Markets or ThinkCapital?

ThinkCapital has the lower starting price at $39. E8 Markets offers 11 challenge options starting from $48, while ThinkCapital offers 25 options starting from $39.

Which has better reviews, E8 Markets or ThinkCapital?

E8 Markets has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.3/5. E8 Markets has 3,276 reviews while ThinkCapital has 609.

Which offers a higher profit split, E8 Markets or ThinkCapital?

E8 Markets offers a higher maximum profit split. E8 Markets offers Up to 100% while ThinkCapital offers Up to 90%.

How fast do E8 Markets and ThinkCapital pay out?

E8 Markets has On Demand payouts while ThinkCapital offers 14 days payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.