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Blue Guardian

2.7 B+
Saint Lucia CFD
VS

Instant Funding

2.5 B+
United Kingdom CFD
Key Differences
Price $30 vs $39

Verdict: Who Wins?

Blue Guardian 4 wins Our Pick
4 1
Instant Funding 1 wins
Overall Rating 2.7 vs 2.5
TrustPilot 3.6 vs 3.1
Starting Price $30 vs $39
Profit Split Both Up to 90%
Safety Grade Both B+
Challenge Variety 30 vs 24 options
Platform Choice 7 vs 3 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Blue Guardian
Trust & reputation Blue Guardian

Visual Comparison

Blue Guardian Instant Funding

Head-to-Head Comparison

Blue Guardian Metric Instant Funding
2.7/10 PFM Score 2.5/10
3.6/5 (2,115) TrustPilot 3.1/5 (4,683)
B+ Safety Grade B+
Up to 90% Profit Split Up to 90%
3-4% daily, 6-10% total (varies by plan) Daily Drawdown Smart Drawdown: -10% initial, adjusts to -5% after 5% gain (IF accounts); Static 8-10% (challenges)
Every 14 days (24hr guarantee or 100% split) Payout Frequency Every 7 Days (14-day initial wait)
$30 Starting Price $39
White-Label Technology Proprietary
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Match Trader, MT5, Volsys, TradeLocker, ProjectX Platforms cTrader, Match Trader, MT5
No Direct Path to Funded No
Saint Lucia Country United Kingdom
Sep 2021 Established Jun 2020
24 options Challenge Options 30 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size Blue Guardian Instant Funding Savings
$5K $30 $39 Save $9
$10K $67 $39 Save $28
$25K $111 $64 Save $47
$50K $227 $114 Save $113
$100K $367 $219 Save $148
$200K $667 $399 Save $268

Blue Guardian vs Instant Funding: Detailed Analysis

Blue Guardian and Instant Funding are both CFD firms. Instant Funding has been in business longer, established in 2020, while Blue Guardian was founded in 2021.

In terms of pricing, Blue Guardian is more affordable with challenges starting at $30, which is $9 less than Instant Funding's starting price of $39. Blue Guardian offers 24 challenge options, while Instant Funding offers 30.

Blue Guardian offers Up to 90% profit split, while Instant Funding offers Up to 90%. Blue Guardian pays out Every 14 days (24hr guarantee or 100% split), and Instant Funding pays out Every 7 Days (14-day initial wait).

For trust and reputation, Blue Guardian has a 3.6/5 TrustPilot rating with 2,115 reviews, while Instant Funding has 3.1/5 with 4,683 reviews. Safety grades: Blue Guardian B+, Instant Funding B+.

Overall, Blue Guardian edges ahead winning 4 out of 5 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

Blue Guardian
Pros
24hr payout guarantee (100% split if missed). Multiple plan types (1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step, Instant). Scaling to $4M. No min trading days on Pro plans. Crypto challenge available. 85K+ customers in 160+ countries. $20M+ paid out.
Cons
Sometimes high Spreads, some bugs with the trading platforms
Instant Funding
Pros
Responsive support, Fast payouts & Instant Funding
Cons
Sometimes high Spread

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Blue Guardian
45% OFF 45% off challenge — buy one get one
45% OFF 45% off April special
35% OFF 35% off 100K-400K challenges
Instant Funding
10% OFF 10% off all Instant Funding accounts

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Blue Guardian or Instant Funding?

Blue Guardian scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 5 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Starting Price. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Blue Guardian or Instant Funding?

Blue Guardian has the lower starting price at $30. Blue Guardian offers 24 challenge options starting from $30, while Instant Funding offers 30 options starting from $39.

Which has better reviews, Blue Guardian or Instant Funding?

Blue Guardian has a higher TrustPilot rating of 3.6/5. Blue Guardian has 2,115 reviews while Instant Funding has 4,683.

Which offers a higher profit split, Blue Guardian or Instant Funding?

Blue Guardian offers a higher maximum profit split. Blue Guardian offers Up to 90% while Instant Funding offers Up to 90%.

How fast do Blue Guardian and Instant Funding pay out?

Blue Guardian has Every 14 days (24hr guarantee or 100% split) payouts while Instant Funding offers Every 7 Days (14-day initial wait) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.