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Blue Guardian

2.7 B+
Saint Lucia CFD
VS

Quant Tekel (Ascendx)

2.8 A
South Africa CFD
Key Differences
Safety B+ vs A

Verdict: Who Wins?

Blue Guardian 1 wins
1 4
Quant Tekel (Ascendx) 4 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 2.8 vs 2.7
TrustPilot 4.3 vs 3.6
Starting Price $26 vs $30
Profit Split Both Up to 90%
Safety Grade A vs B+
Platform Choice 7 vs 3 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Quant Tekel (Ascendx)
Trust & reputation Quant Tekel (Ascendx)
Fast payouts Quant Tekel (Ascendx)

Visual Comparison

Blue Guardian Quant Tekel (Ascendx)

Head-to-Head Comparison

Blue Guardian Metric Quant Tekel (Ascendx)
2.7/10 PFM Score 2.8/10
3.6/5 (2,115) TrustPilot 4.3/5 (12,362)
B+ Safety Grade A
Up to 90% Profit Split 80% (up to 90%)
3-4% daily, 6-10% total (varies by plan) Daily Drawdown 3-4% daily, 6-10% max (varies by program)
Every 14 days (24hr guarantee or 100% split) Payout Frequency Bi-weekly (Prime) / On-demand (Instant, Power)
$30 Starting Price $26
White-Label Technology White-Label
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Match Trader, MT5, Volsys, TradeLocker, ProjectX Platforms cTrader, MT5, TradeLocker
No Direct Path to Funded No
Saint Lucia Country South Africa
Sep 2021 Established Oct 2023
24 options Challenge Options 23 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size Blue Guardian Quant Tekel (Ascendx) Savings
$5K $30 $26 Save $4
$10K $67 $52 Save $15
$25K $111 $105 Save $6
$50K $227 $210 Save $17
$100K $367 $400 Save $33
$200K $667 $1,167 Save $500

Blue Guardian vs Quant Tekel (Ascendx): Detailed Analysis

Blue Guardian and Quant Tekel (Ascendx) are both CFD firms. Blue Guardian has been in business longer, established in 2021, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) was founded in 2023.

In terms of pricing, Quant Tekel (Ascendx) is more affordable with challenges starting at $26, which is $4 less than Blue Guardian's starting price of $30. Blue Guardian offers 24 challenge options, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers 23.

Blue Guardian offers Up to 90% profit split, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers 80% (up to 90%). Blue Guardian pays out Every 14 days (24hr guarantee or 100% split), and Quant Tekel (Ascendx) pays out Bi-weekly (Prime) / On-demand (Instant, Power).

For trust and reputation, Blue Guardian has a 3.6/5 TrustPilot rating with 2,115 reviews, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) has 4.3/5 with 12,362 reviews. Safety grades: Blue Guardian B+, Quant Tekel (Ascendx) A.

Overall, Quant Tekel (Ascendx) 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
Quant Tekel (Ascendx)
Pros
90% Profit Split
Cons
Reports of sometimes slow support

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
Quant Tekel (Ascendx)
50% OFF 50% off all Quant Tekel accounts

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Blue Guardian or Quant Tekel (Ascendx)?

Quant Tekel (Ascendx) 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 Quant Tekel (Ascendx)?

Quant Tekel (Ascendx) has the lower starting price at $26. Blue Guardian offers 24 challenge options starting from $30, while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers 23 options starting from $26.

Which has better reviews, Blue Guardian or Quant Tekel (Ascendx)?

Quant Tekel (Ascendx) has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.3/5. Blue Guardian has 2,115 reviews while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) has 12,362.

Which offers a higher profit split, Blue Guardian or Quant Tekel (Ascendx)?

Blue Guardian offers a higher maximum profit split. Blue Guardian offers Up to 90% while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers 80% (up to 90%).

How fast do Blue Guardian and Quant Tekel (Ascendx) pay out?

Blue Guardian has Every 14 days (24hr guarantee or 100% split) payouts while Quant Tekel (Ascendx) offers Bi-weekly (Prime) / On-demand (Instant, Power) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.