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Blue Guardian

2.7 B+
Saint Lucia CFD
VS

ThinkCapital

2.3 B
CFD
Key Differences
Safety B+ vs B Price $30 vs $39

Verdict: Who Wins?

Blue Guardian 5 wins Our Pick
5 1
ThinkCapital 1 wins
Overall Rating 2.7 vs 2.3
TrustPilot 4 vs 3.6
Starting Price $30 vs $39
Profit Split Both Up to 90%
Safety Grade B+ vs B
Challenge Variety 24 vs 20 options
Platform Choice 7 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Blue Guardian
Trust & reputation ThinkCapital
Fast payouts ThinkCapital

Visual Comparison

Blue Guardian ThinkCapital

Head-to-Head Comparison

Blue Guardian Metric ThinkCapital
2.7/10 PFM Score 2.3/10
3.6/5 (2,115) TrustPilot 4/5 (609)
B+ Safety Grade B
Up to 90% Profit Split 80% (90% with scaling or add-on)
3-4% daily, 6-10% total (varies by plan) Daily Drawdown Balance based for Lightning and Nexus; Equity based for Dual-Step Intraday
Every 14 days (24hr guarantee or 100% split) Payout Frequency Bi-weekly
$30 Starting Price $39
White-Label Technology White-Label
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Match Trader, MT5, Volsys, TradeLocker, ProjectX Platforms Trading View
No Direct Path to Funded No
Saint Lucia Country
Sep 2021 Established
24 options Challenge Options 20 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size Blue Guardian ThinkCapital Savings
$5K $30 $39 Save $9
$10K $67 $79 Save $12
$25K $111 $139 Save $28
$50K $227 $199 Save $28
$100K $367 $349 Save $18

Blue Guardian vs ThinkCapital: Detailed Analysis

Blue Guardian and ThinkCapital are both CFD firms.

In terms of pricing, Blue Guardian is more affordable with challenges starting at $30, which is $9 less than ThinkCapital's starting price of $39. Blue Guardian offers 24 challenge options, while ThinkCapital offers 20.

Blue Guardian offers Up to 90% profit split, while ThinkCapital offers 80% (90% with scaling or add-on). Blue Guardian pays out Every 14 days (24hr guarantee or 100% split), and ThinkCapital pays out Bi-weekly.

For trust and reputation, Blue Guardian has a 3.6/5 TrustPilot rating with 2,115 reviews, while ThinkCapital has 4/5 with 609 reviews. Safety grades: Blue Guardian B+, ThinkCapital B.

Overall, Blue Guardian edges ahead winning 5 out of 6 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
ThinkCapital
Pros
Powered by ThinkMarkets, a multi-regulated globally trusted broker. Three evaluation paths: one-step Lightning, two-step Dual-Step (Intraday or Swing), three-step Nexus. 80% profit split upgradeable to 90% with scaling or add-on. Bi-weekly payouts with 7-day add-on option. TradingView integration and ThinkTrader platform. Maximum allocation up to $1,000,000.
Cons
Lightning uses 6% trailing drawdown that locks at initial balance only after account grows by 6%. 90% profit split requires scaling or paid add-on. News trading not allowed on Dual-Step Intraday and restricted on Nexus. Swing Dual-Step costs ~40% more than Intraday.

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
ThinkCapital
25% OFF 25% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Blue Guardian or ThinkCapital?

Blue Guardian scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Starting Price, Safety Grade. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Blue Guardian or ThinkCapital?

Blue Guardian has the lower starting price at $30. Blue Guardian offers 24 challenge options starting from $30, while ThinkCapital offers 20 options starting from $39.

Which has better reviews, Blue Guardian or ThinkCapital?

ThinkCapital has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4/5. Blue Guardian has 2,115 reviews while ThinkCapital has 609.

Which offers a higher profit split, Blue Guardian or ThinkCapital?

Blue Guardian offers a higher maximum profit split. Blue Guardian offers Up to 90% while ThinkCapital offers 80% (90% with scaling or add-on).

How fast do Blue Guardian and ThinkCapital pay out?

Blue Guardian has Every 14 days (24hr guarantee or 100% split) payouts while ThinkCapital offers Bi-weekly payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.