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FundedFirm

3.2 D
Saint Lucia CFD
VS

E8 Markets

7.7 A
Saint Lucia CFD
Key Differences
Safety D vs A Price $39 vs $48

Verdict: Who Wins?

FundedFirm 2 wins
2 3
E8 Markets 3 wins
Overall Rating 7.7 vs 3.2
Starting Price $39 vs $48
Profit Split Both Up to 100% (90% start, scales to 95% then 100% by month 3)
Safety Grade A vs D
Challenge Variety 15 vs 11 options
Platform Choice 3 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders FundedFirm
Trust & reputation E8 Markets

Visual Comparison

FundedFirm E8 Markets

Head-to-Head Comparison

FundedFirm Metric E8 Markets
3.2/10 PFM Score 7.7/10
TrustPilot 4.4/5 (3,237)
D Safety Grade A
Up to 100% (90% start, scales to 95% then 100% by month 3) Profit Split Up to 100%
3% (1-Step and Instant); 5% (2-Step) Daily Drawdown EOD (Signature) / Dynamic (E8 One)
Monthly (Instant: on-demand/weekly) Payout Frequency On Demand
$39 Starting Price $48
White-Label Technology Proprietary
MT5 Platforms cTrader, Match Trader, TradeLocker
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
Saint Lucia Country Saint Lucia
Established Nov 2021
15 options Challenge Options 11 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size FundedFirm E8 Markets Savings
$5K $39 $48 Save $9
$10K $84 $88 Save $4
$25K $169 $188 Save $19
$50K $269 $130 Save $139
$100K $499 $260 Save $239

FundedFirm vs E8 Markets: Detailed Analysis

FundedFirm and E8 Markets are both CFD firms.

In terms of pricing, FundedFirm is more affordable with challenges starting at $39, which is $9 less than E8 Markets's starting price of $48. FundedFirm offers 15 challenge options, while E8 Markets offers 11.

FundedFirm offers Up to 100% (90% start, scales to 95% then 100% by month 3) profit split, while E8 Markets offers Up to 100%. FundedFirm pays out Monthly (Instant: on-demand/weekly), and E8 Markets pays out On Demand.

For trust and reputation, E8 Markets has 4.4/5 with 3,237 reviews. Safety grades: FundedFirm D, E8 Markets A.

This is a close matchup with FundedFirm winning 2 and E8 Markets winning 3 of the categories we compared. The right choice depends on what matters most to you as a trader.

Pros & Cons

FundedFirm
Pros
Up to 100% profit split (scaling from 90% to 100% by month 3); no time limit on evaluation; news trading allowed; 1:100 leverage on forex/metals/indices/energies; 24-hour payout processing; multiple payment options including UPI, BTC, USDT (TRC20/BEP20/ERC20); swap-free and commission-free; weekend/overnight holding allowed; mobile MT5 support; large account sizes available up to $100K.
Cons
TrustPilot rating UNAVAILABLE due to breach of Trustpilot guidelines (fake reviews removed by Trustpilot 2026); 257 reviews on Trustpilot show overwhelming 1-star complaints about hidden rules (single-trade-loss 40% rule, lot-size 5x rule, 3-minute trade clustering rule) not disclosed in public FAQ; multiple reports of rejected payouts after passing evaluations; allegations of $85M-to-$9.5M payout-claim revision; not accepted in United States, Cuba, Iraq, Iran, Myanmar, North Korea, Sudan, Russia; Expert Advisors (EAs) and copy trading prohibited; no live chat — support via WhatsApp and email only; no formal financial regulator (Saint Lucia entity, prop firm not licensed as broker).
E8 Markets
Pros
Configurable profit split (80-100%), Multiple platforms (Match Trader, cTrader, TradeLocker)
Cons
Limited EA Use, 35% consistency rule on performance accounts

Active Deals & Promo Codes

FundedFirm

No active deals

E8 Markets
5% OFF 5% Off for all the challenges
40% OFF First-order 40% off E8 Signature / 30% off E8 One. 20% off subsequent orders. All account sizes, 1 free reset included. Expires Sunday 27 Apr 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, FundedFirm or E8 Markets?

Both firms are competitive. FundedFirm wins in 2 categories while E8 Markets wins in 3. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which is cheaper, FundedFirm or E8 Markets?

FundedFirm has the lower starting price at $39. FundedFirm offers 15 challenge options starting from $39, while E8 Markets offers 11 options starting from $48.

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

FundedFirm offers a higher maximum profit split. FundedFirm offers Up to 100% (90% start, scales to 95% then 100% by month 3) while E8 Markets offers Up to 100%.

How fast do FundedFirm and E8 Markets pay out?

FundedFirm has Monthly (Instant: on-demand/weekly) payouts while E8 Markets offers On Demand payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.