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FundedPro

4.9 D
Saint Lucia CFD
VS

The Upside Funding

7.1 A
Hong Kong CFD
Key Differences
Safety D vs A

Verdict: Who Wins?

FundedPro 2 wins
2 - 4
The Upside Funding 4 wins Decisive Win
Overall Rating 7.1 vs 4.9 Decisive
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 2.8 Decisive
Starting Price $31 vs $34 Narrow
Profit Split Both Up to 95% Tie
Safety Grade A vs D Decisive
Trust Score 64.2/100 vs 20/100 Decisive
Platform Choice 4 vs 1 platforms Clear

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders FundedPro
Trust & reputation The Upside Funding
Fast payouts FundedPro

Visual Comparison

FundedPro The Upside Funding

Head-to-Head Comparison

FundedPro Metric The Upside Funding
4.9/10 PFM Score 7.1/10
2.8/5 (4) TrustPilot 4.8/5 (43)
D Safety Grade A
20 F Trust Score 64.2 B
Up to 95% Profit Split 95%
5% (2-Step) / 3% (1-Step) Daily Drawdown 1-Step: no daily, 4% trailing / 2-Step: 4% daily static, 8% total static
Weekly / Bi-weekly / Monthly (trader-selectable) Payout Frequency Fast payouts (on-demand)
$31 Starting Price $34
White-Label Technology Proprietary
Trading View, cTrader, MT5, MT4 Platforms cTrader
No Direct Path to Funded No
Saint Lucia Country Hong Kong
- Established Jan 2020
12 options Challenge Options 12 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size FundedPro The Upside Funding Savings
$25K $149 $199 Save $50
$50K $269 $349 Save $80
$100K $375 $589 Save $214

FundedPro vs The Upside Funding: Detailed Analysis

FundedPro and The Upside Funding are both CFD firms.

In terms of pricing, FundedPro is more affordable with challenges starting at $31, which is $3 less than The Upside Funding's starting price of $34. FundedPro offers 12 challenge options, while The Upside Funding offers 12.

FundedPro offers Up to 95% profit split, while The Upside Funding offers 95%. FundedPro pays out Weekly / Bi-weekly / Monthly (trader-selectable), and The Upside Funding pays out Fast payouts (on-demand).

For trust and reputation, FundedPro has a 2.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 4 reviews, while The Upside Funding has 4.8/5 with 43 reviews. Safety grades: FundedPro D, The Upside Funding A.

Overall, The Upside Funding edges ahead winning 4 out of 6 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs - both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

FundedPro
Pros
Unlimited evaluation period (no time limit), up to 95% profit split on funded accounts, refundable challenge fee on success, 1-Step and 2-Step models, account sizes from $6K to $200K, news trading allowed, MT4/MT5/TradingView/cTrader support, weekly/biweekly/monthly withdrawal options
Cons
TrustPilot rating 2.8/5 (4 reviews, 75% are 1-star) — multiple users report account deactivations citing IP address issues, profit splits stated as 70-80% in FAQ but pricing cards show up to 95% (inconsistency), not regulated, based in Saint Lucia
The Upside Funding
Pros
Founded by ex-Citibank MDs (60+ years combined), 1:1 mentorship from CEO, path to 50K/yr full-time position, 24hr payout guarantee (K penalty if missed), 100% fee refund on 3rd payout, news trading + weekend holding allowed, cTrader via regulated Purple Trading, EAs allowed
Cons
Very new (launched 2024/2025), only 39 TrustPilot reviews (100% 5-star is unusual), only cTrader platform, challenge pricing not transparent on website, simulated environment, co-founder James last name not disclosed

Active Deals & Promo Codes

FundedPro

No active deals

The Upside Funding
25% OFF 25% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, FundedPro or The Upside Funding?

The Upside Funding scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Safety Grade. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, FundedPro or The Upside Funding?

FundedPro has the lower starting price at $31. FundedPro offers 12 challenge options starting from $31, while The Upside Funding offers 12 options starting from $34.

Which has better reviews, FundedPro or The Upside Funding?

The Upside Funding has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. FundedPro has 4 reviews while The Upside Funding has 43.

Which offers a higher profit split, FundedPro or The Upside Funding?

FundedPro offers a higher maximum profit split. FundedPro offers Up to 95% while The Upside Funding offers 95%.

How fast do FundedPro and The Upside Funding pay out?

FundedPro has Weekly / Bi-weekly / Monthly (trader-selectable) payouts while The Upside Funding offers Fast payouts (on-demand) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.