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Funded Academy

United Arab Emirates CFD
VS

FundedPro

4.9 D
Saint Lucia CFD
Key Differences
Price $50 vs $31

Verdict: Who Wins?

Funded Academy 1 wins
1 5
FundedPro 5 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 4.9 vs 0.0
TrustPilot 3.8 vs 2.8
Starting Price $31 vs $50
Profit Split Both 80% (2-Step Standard), 85% (1-Step), up to 95%
Safety Grade D vs
Challenge Variety 12 vs 6 options
Platform Choice 4 vs 2 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders FundedPro
Trust & reputation Funded Academy

Visual Comparison

Funded Academy FundedPro

Head-to-Head Comparison

Funded Academy Metric FundedPro
PFM Score 4.9/10
3.8/5 (2) TrustPilot 2.8/5 (4)
Safety Grade D
80% (2-Step Standard), 85% (1-Step), up to 95% Profit Split Up to 95%
4% (1-Step), 5% (2-Step) Daily Drawdown 5% (2-Step) / 3% (1-Step)
Bi-weekly (2 weeks); first payout on-demand Payout Frequency Weekly / Bi-weekly / Monthly (trader-selectable)
$49.99 Starting Price $31
White-Label Technology White-Label
cTrader, MT5 Platforms Trading View, cTrader, MT5, MT4
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Arab Emirates Country Saint Lucia
Established
6 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 Funded Academy FundedPro Savings
$25K $210 $149 Save $61
$50K $290 $269 Save $21
$100K $567 $375 Save $192
$200K $1,081 $750 Save $331

Funded Academy vs FundedPro: Detailed Analysis

Funded Academy and FundedPro are both CFD firms.

In terms of pricing, FundedPro is more affordable with challenges starting at $31, which is $19 less than Funded Academy's starting price of $50. Funded Academy offers 6 challenge options, while FundedPro offers 12.

Funded Academy offers 80% (2-Step Standard), 85% (1-Step), up to 95% profit split, while FundedPro offers Up to 95%. Funded Academy pays out Bi-weekly (2 weeks); first payout on-demand, and FundedPro pays out Weekly / Bi-weekly / Monthly (trader-selectable).

For trust and reputation, Funded Academy has a 3.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 2 reviews, while FundedPro has 2.8/5 with 4 reviews.

Overall, FundedPro 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

Funded Academy
Pros
Up to 95% profit split via scaling; First payout on-demand; Payouts processed within 12 hours; Scale up to $1,000,000; cTrader and MT5 platforms; No time limit; No consistency rule (on 2-Step Pro Flex); 24/7 support (avg under 3 min response)
Cons
Hedging not permitted under any circumstances; News trading restricted to 2 minutes; Funded accounts cannot be reset; Overnight holding restricted on 1-Step funded accounts
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Funded Academy or FundedPro?

FundedPro 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, Funded Academy or FundedPro?

FundedPro has the lower starting price at $31. Funded Academy offers 6 challenge options starting from $50, while FundedPro offers 12 options starting from $31.

Which has better reviews, Funded Academy or FundedPro?

Funded Academy has a higher TrustPilot rating of 3.8/5. Funded Academy has 2 reviews while FundedPro has 4.

Which offers a higher profit split, Funded Academy or FundedPro?

Funded Academy offers a higher maximum profit split. Funded Academy offers 80% (2-Step Standard), 85% (1-Step), up to 95% while FundedPro offers Up to 95%.

How fast do Funded Academy and FundedPro pay out?

Funded Academy has Bi-weekly (2 weeks); first payout on-demand payouts while FundedPro offers Weekly / Bi-weekly / Monthly (trader-selectable) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.