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FuturesElite

7.3 B+
Italy Futures
VS

OneUp Trader

6.8 B
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety B+ vs B Payouts Bi-Weekly vs Weekly Price $49 vs $65

Verdict: Who Wins?

FuturesElite 3 wins Our Pick
3 1
OneUp Trader 1 wins
Overall Rating 7.3 vs 6.8
TrustPilot Both 4.5
Starting Price $49 vs $65
Profit Split Both Up to 100% (90/10 split after per-payout caps)
Safety Grade B+ vs B
Platform Choice 9 vs 7 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders FuturesElite
Fast payouts OneUp Trader

Visual Comparison

FuturesElite OneUp Trader

Head-to-Head Comparison

FuturesElite Metric OneUp Trader
7.3/10 PFM Score 6.8/10
4.5/5 (290) TrustPilot 4.5/5 (2,514)
B+ Safety Grade B
Up to 100% (90/10 split after per-payout caps) Profit Split 90% (100% on first $10,000)
None (no daily loss limit on evaluation/instant accounts) Daily Drawdown No Daily Loss Limit
Bi-weekly Payout Frequency Same-day (Bank Wire) / Weekly (Crypto, capped)
$49 Starting Price $65
Proprietary Technology White-Label
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Atas, Volumetrica, DeepDom, DeepCharts Platforms R | Trader Pro, NinjaTrader, MotiveWave, Bookmap, Investor/RT, Jigsaw, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart, Trade Navigator
No Direct Path to Funded No
Italy Country United States
Jun 2020 Established
6 options Challenge Options 5 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size FuturesElite OneUp Trader Savings
$50K $49 $75 Save $26
$100K $99 $150 Save $51
$150K $129 $175 Save $46

FuturesElite vs OneUp Trader: Detailed Analysis

FuturesElite and OneUp Trader are both Futures firms.

In terms of pricing, FuturesElite is more affordable with challenges starting at $49, which is $16 less than OneUp Trader's starting price of $65. FuturesElite offers 6 challenge options, while OneUp Trader offers 5.

FuturesElite offers Up to 100% (90/10 split after per-payout caps) profit split, while OneUp Trader offers 90% (100% on first $10,000). FuturesElite pays out Bi-weekly, and OneUp Trader pays out Same-day (Bank Wire) / Weekly (Crypto, capped).

For trust and reputation, FuturesElite has a 4.5/5 TrustPilot rating with 290 reviews, while OneUp Trader has 4.5/5 with 2,514 reviews. Safety grades: FuturesElite B+, OneUp Trader B.

Overall, FuturesElite edges ahead winning 3 out of 4 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

FuturesElite
Pros
Up to 100% profit split, bi-weekly payouts within 24h, no daily loss limit on standard accounts, EOD trailing drawdown that locks at initial balance after first payout, multiple platforms (Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Quantower, ATAS, Volumetrica) plus proprietary DeepDom + DeepCharts tools, instant account option, customizable challenges, no minimum trading days on evaluation, no consistency rule during challenge phase on Prime plans.
Cons
Italian SRLS micro-entity (not regulated by a financial authority — typical for prop firms), 40% consistency rule on Prime simulated funded stage, 20% consistency rule on Instant funded accounts, monthly recurring billing on evaluations, fully-automated AI/bot trading prohibited.
OneUp Trader
Pros
1-Step evaluation; no daily loss limit; trailing drawdown stops at initial balance; first $10,000 of profits kept 100%; 90% profit split thereafter; FREE NinjaTrader license; FREE market data with Level 2; 7-day free trial; 24/7 customer support; unlimited balance resets; up to 3 funded accounts simultaneously
Cons
Activation fee (additional 50% of stated price) charged after passing evaluation; 80% consistency rule (3 best non-largest trading days must sum to 80% or more of largest day's net profit); 10 minimum trading days; minimum 50% weekly trade volume vs evaluation average; positive net PnL required every 15 days during initial 90-day probationary period; sub-10-second trades prohibited; crypto withdrawals capped at $3,000/week

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, FuturesElite or OneUp Trader?

FuturesElite scores higher overall, winning 3 out of 4 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Starting Price, Safety Grade. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, FuturesElite or OneUp Trader?

FuturesElite has the lower starting price at $49. FuturesElite offers 6 challenge options starting from $49, while OneUp Trader offers 5 options starting from $65.

Which has better reviews, FuturesElite or OneUp Trader?

FuturesElite has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.5/5. FuturesElite has 290 reviews while OneUp Trader has 2,514.

Which offers a higher profit split, FuturesElite or OneUp Trader?

FuturesElite offers a higher maximum profit split. FuturesElite offers Up to 100% (90/10 split after per-payout caps) while OneUp Trader offers 90% (100% on first $10,000).

How fast do FuturesElite and OneUp Trader pay out?

FuturesElite has Bi-weekly payouts while OneUp Trader offers Same-day (Bank Wire) / Weekly (Crypto, capped) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.