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BrightFunded

2.7 C
United Arab Emirates Crypto
VS

Elite Trader Funding

3.7 B+
United States Futures

Verdict: Who Wins?

BrightFunded 1 wins
1 5
Elite Trader Funding 5 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 3.7 vs 2.7
TrustPilot 4.2 vs 3.9
Starting Price $38 vs $55
Profit Split Both 80% (up to 100% via scaling)
Safety Grade B+ vs C
Challenge Variety 13 vs 6 options
Platform Choice 8 vs 3 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Elite Trader Funding
Trust & reputation BrightFunded
Fast payouts Elite Trader Funding

Visual Comparison

BrightFunded Elite Trader Funding

Head-to-Head Comparison

BrightFunded Metric Elite Trader Funding
2.7/10 PFM Score 3.7/10
4.2/5 (533) Suspended TrustPilot 3.9/5 (1,060)
C Safety Grade B+
80% (up to 100% via scaling) Profit Split Up to 100%
5% daily / 10% total (EOD trailing) Daily Drawdown Static, EOD, or Trailing (varies by plan)
Biweekly (after first 30 days) Payout Frequency Same Day
$55 Starting Price $37.50
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
DXTrade, cTrader, MT5 Platforms Trading View, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Sierra Chart, Rithmic
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
United Arab Emirates Country United States
Sep 2023 Established Feb 2022
6 options Challenge Options 13 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size BrightFunded Elite Trader Funding Savings
$50K $295 $58 Save $237
$100K $495 $38 Save $458

BrightFunded vs Elite Trader Funding: Detailed Analysis

BrightFunded and Elite Trader Funding are both Crypto firms. Elite Trader Funding has been in business longer, established in 2022, while BrightFunded was founded in 2023.

In terms of pricing, Elite Trader Funding is more affordable with challenges starting at $38, which is $18 less than BrightFunded's starting price of $55. BrightFunded offers 6 challenge options, while Elite Trader Funding offers 13.

BrightFunded offers 80% (up to 100% via scaling) profit split, while Elite Trader Funding offers Up to 100%. BrightFunded pays out Biweekly (after first 30 days), and Elite Trader Funding pays out Same Day.

For trust and reputation, BrightFunded has a 4.2/5 TrustPilot rating with 533 reviews (currently suspended), while Elite Trader Funding has 3.9/5 with 1,060 reviews. Safety grades: BrightFunded C, Elite Trader Funding B+.

Overall, Elite Trader Funding 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

BrightFunded
Pros
No consistency rules. Trade2Earn loyalty rewards. 15% evaluation profit reward. Fee refunded on first payout. Up to 1:100 leverage. 150+ instruments (forex, crypto, indices, commodities). Weekly payouts available as add-on.
Cons
TrustPilot SUSPENDED (fake reviews removed). EUR pricing only. cTrader requires €25 add-on. Max allocation \00K.
Elite Trader Funding
Pros
Clear path to Live Funding, No time limits on evaluations, Reward points system, 100% satisfaction guarantee
Cons
Complex payout rules

Active Deals & Promo Codes

BrightFunded
10% OFF 10% off (existing customers)
15% OFF 15% off (new customers)
10% OFF 10% off for existing customers
15% OFF 15% off for new customers
Elite Trader Funding

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, BrightFunded or Elite Trader Funding?

Elite Trader Funding 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, BrightFunded or Elite Trader Funding?

Elite Trader Funding has the lower starting price at $38. BrightFunded offers 6 challenge options starting from $55, while Elite Trader Funding offers 13 options starting from $38.

Which has better reviews, BrightFunded or Elite Trader Funding?

BrightFunded has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.2/5. BrightFunded has 533 reviews while Elite Trader Funding has 1,060.

Which offers a higher profit split, BrightFunded or Elite Trader Funding?

BrightFunded offers a higher maximum profit split. BrightFunded offers 80% (up to 100% via scaling) while Elite Trader Funding offers Up to 100%.

How fast do BrightFunded and Elite Trader Funding pay out?

BrightFunded has Biweekly (after first 30 days) payouts while Elite Trader Funding offers Same Day payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.