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Next Level Funded

7.4 B
Australia CFD
VS

NYS Markets

6.9 B+
Saint Lucia CFD
Key Differences
Safety B vs B+ Price $10 vs $36

Verdict: Who Wins?

Next Level Funded 4 wins Decisive Win
4 - 2
NYS Markets 2 wins
Overall Rating 7.4 vs 6.9 Clear
TrustPilot 4.5 vs 4.2 Clear
Starting Price $10 vs $36 Decisive
Profit Split Both 100% (Instant Funding & Instant Pro); 50% on Special Account Tie
Safety Grade B+ vs B Narrow
Trust Score 69.8/100 vs 61.6/100 Clear
Challenge Variety 20 vs 6 options Decisive

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Next Level Funded
Trust & reputation Next Level Funded
Fast payouts NYS Markets

Visual Comparison

Next Level Funded NYS Markets

Head-to-Head Comparison

Next Level Funded Metric NYS Markets
7.4/10 PFM Score 6.9/10
4.2/5 (403) TrustPilot 4.5/5 (107)
B Safety Grade B+
69.8 B Trust Score 61.6 B
100% (Instant Funding & Instant Pro); 50% on Special Account Profit Split 80% (scales up to 100%)
4% on Instant Funding (1-Step & 2-Step); 3% on Instant Pro & Special Account Daily Drawdown Instant: 3% daily / 5% trailing. Step 1: 3% daily / 6% max. Step 2: 5% daily / 10% max.
On-Demand Payout Frequency Weekly
$10 Starting Price $36
White-Label Technology White-Label
Match Trader, MT5, TradeLocker Platforms Trading View, Match Trader, MT5
No Direct Path to Funded No
Australia Country Saint Lucia
Nov 2024 Established Jan 2015
20 options Challenge Options 6 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size Next Level Funded NYS Markets Savings
$5K $27 $36 Save $9
$10K $10 $79 Save $69
$50K $154 $299 Save $145
$100K $279 $529 Save $250

Next Level Funded vs NYS Markets: Detailed Analysis

Next Level Funded and NYS Markets are both CFD firms. NYS Markets has been in business longer, established in 2015, while Next Level Funded was founded in 2024.

In terms of pricing, Next Level Funded is more affordable with challenges starting at $10, which is $26 less than NYS Markets's starting price of $36. Next Level Funded offers 20 challenge options, while NYS Markets offers 6.

Next Level Funded offers 100% (Instant Funding & Instant Pro); 50% on Special Account profit split, while NYS Markets offers 80% (scales up to 100%). Next Level Funded pays out On-Demand, and NYS Markets pays out Weekly.

For trust and reputation, Next Level Funded has a 4.2/5 TrustPilot rating with 403 reviews, while NYS Markets has 4.5/5 with 107 reviews. Safety grades: Next Level Funded B, NYS Markets B+.

Overall, Next Level Funded edges ahead winning 4 out of 6 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs - both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

Next Level Funded
Pros
Up to 100% profit split; on-demand payouts processable from dashboard; instant funding model with no evaluation phases; unlimited trading days; weekend & news trading permitted; EAs / bots allowed; Top Up feature lets funded traders restore balance after drawdown; Match-Trader / MT5 / TradeLocker support; scaling plan up to $1M; account sizes from $5K up to $200K (instant) and special $10/$25 accounts for beginners
Cons
New firm (established Nov 2024 in Australia); not regulated as a broker (operates simulated-trading model under Next Lvl Funded PTY LTD, company no. 685007710); TrustPilot 4.2 across 403 reviews but mixed user reports cite hidden rule disputes (undisclosed minimum hold-time on some accounts) and KYC delays; Special Account caps profit split at 50% and uses one-time payout cycle; trailing drawdown on 1-Step and Instant Pro tracks higher of balance or equity
NYS Markets
Pros
Three programs (Instant, 1-Step, 2-Step). Up to $150,000 simulated capital. 80% profit split scaling to 100%. Weekly payouts within 24h. Available in 190+ countries. MT5, Match Trader and TradingView. NYS Academy education + Smart Journal + NYS GPT. Premium Programme scaling to $2M. Spin & Trade reward feature.
Cons
Instant program enforces 15% consistency rule and 1% max open risk. 2-Step required reaching 8% then 5% with tight risk caps. Founders/UBO not publicly listed. Saint Lucia tech entity (NYS Markets Ltd) + Hong Kong operator (NYS Corp Limited) — offshore structure, unregulated.

Active Deals & Promo Codes

Next Level Funded
50% OFF 50% off all challenges + 1 FREE $25K Instant Pro Account
NYS Markets

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Next Level Funded or NYS Markets?

Next Level Funded scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Starting Price, Trust Score. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Next Level Funded or NYS Markets?

Next Level Funded has the lower starting price at $10. Next Level Funded offers 20 challenge options starting from $10, while NYS Markets offers 6 options starting from $36.

Which has better reviews, Next Level Funded or NYS Markets?

NYS Markets has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.5/5. Next Level Funded has 403 reviews while NYS Markets has 107.

Which offers a higher profit split, Next Level Funded or NYS Markets?

Next Level Funded offers a higher maximum profit split. Next Level Funded offers 100% (Instant Funding & Instant Pro); 50% on Special Account while NYS Markets offers 80% (scales up to 100%).

How fast do Next Level Funded and NYS Markets pay out?

Next Level Funded has On-Demand payouts while NYS Markets offers Weekly payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.