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BluSky

7.9 B+
United States Futures
VS

OneUp Trader

7.4 B
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety B+ vs B Payouts Daily vs Weekly Split 90% vs 100% Price $59 vs $65

Verdict: Who Wins?

BluSky 6 wins Decisive Win
6 - 1
OneUp Trader 1 wins
Overall Rating 7.9 vs 7.4 Clear
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.7 Narrow
Starting Price $59 vs $65 Clear
Profit Split 90% (100% on first $10,000) vs Up to 90% to the trader Decisive
Safety Grade B+ vs B Narrow
Trust Score 57.6/100 vs 51.5/100 Clear
Challenge Variety 17 vs 5 options Decisive

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders BluSky
Maximum profit potential OneUp Trader
Trust & reputation BluSky
Fast payouts BluSky

Visual Comparison

BluSky OneUp Trader

Head-to-Head Comparison

BluSky Metric OneUp Trader
7.9/10 PFM Score 7.4/10
4.8/5 (832) TrustPilot 4.7/5 (2,520)
B+ Safety Grade B
57.6 C Trust Score 51.5 C
Up to 90% to the trader Profit Split 90% (100% on first $10,000)
Trailing (EOD) on Launch, Propel and Orbit plans; Static drawdown on $150K+ plans Daily Drawdown No Daily Loss Limit
Daily Payout Frequency Same-day (Bank Wire) / Weekly (Crypto, capped)
$59 Starting Price $65
Proprietary Technology White-Label
Tradovate, Volumetrica, Rithmic, Tradesea Platforms NinjaTrader, Bookmap, MultiCharts, Sierra Chart, Rithmic
Yes Direct Path to Funded No
United States Country United States
- Established -
17 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 BluSky OneUp Trader Savings
$25K $105 $65 Save $40
$50K $59 $75 Save $16
$100K $69 $150 Save $81
$150K $119 $175 Save $56

BluSky vs OneUp Trader: Detailed Analysis

BluSky and OneUp Trader are both Futures firms.

In terms of pricing, BluSky is more affordable with challenges starting at $59, which is $6 less than OneUp Trader's starting price of $65. BluSky offers 17 challenge options, while OneUp Trader offers 5.

BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader profit split, while OneUp Trader offers 90% (100% on first $10,000). BluSky pays out Daily, and OneUp Trader pays out Same-day (Bank Wire) / Weekly (Crypto, capped).

For trust and reputation, BluSky has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 832 reviews, while OneUp Trader has 4.7/5 with 2,520 reviews. Safety grades: BluSky B+, OneUp Trader B.

Overall, BluSky edges ahead winning 6 out of 7 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs - both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

BluSky
Pros
No Profit Caps, No Payout Caps, Daily payouts above buffer, 4 platform choices
OneUp Trader
Pros
No daily loss limit, trailing drawdown stops at initial balance, 90% split with 100% on first $10K, 1-step evaluation, 20+ platforms, free NinjaTrader license + Level 2 market data
Cons
Monthly subscription model (50% upfront + 50% activation fee), 80% consistency rule, trailing drawdown

Active Deals & Promo Codes

BluSky
50% OFF Between 50% and 90% off for all challenges
OneUp Trader

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, BluSky or OneUp Trader?

BluSky scores higher overall, winning 6 out of 7 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Starting Price. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, BluSky or OneUp Trader?

BluSky has the lower starting price at $59. BluSky offers 17 challenge options starting from $59, while OneUp Trader offers 5 options starting from $65.

Which has better reviews, BluSky or OneUp Trader?

BluSky has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. BluSky has 832 reviews while OneUp Trader has 2,520.

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

OneUp Trader offers a higher maximum profit split. BluSky offers Up to 90% to the trader while OneUp Trader offers 90% (100% on first $10,000).

How fast do BluSky and OneUp Trader pay out?

BluSky has Daily 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.