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The Upside Funding

2.4 A
Hong Kong CFD
VS

Funded Trading Plus

3.1 A
United Kingdom CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

The Upside Funding 1 wins
1 5
Funded Trading Plus 5 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 3.1 vs 2.4
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.4
Starting Price $107 vs $999,999
Profit Split Up to 100% vs Up to 90%
Safety Grade Both A
Challenge Variety 21 vs 10 options
Platform Choice 5 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Funded Trading Plus
Maximum profit potential Funded Trading Plus
Trust & reputation The Upside Funding
Fast payouts Funded Trading Plus

Visual Comparison

The Upside Funding Funded Trading Plus

Head-to-Head Comparison

The Upside Funding Metric Funded Trading Plus
2.4/10 PFM Score 3.1/10
4.8/5 (42) TrustPilot 4.4/5 (2,644)
A Safety Grade A
Up to 90% Profit Split Up to 100%
1-Step: no daily, 4% trailing / 2-Step: 4% daily static, 8% total static Daily Drawdown 4-6% daily, 6-10% total (varies by plan)
Fast payouts (on-demand) Payout Frequency Weekly (min $50)
$ Starting Price $107.10
Proprietary Technology White-Label
cTrader Platforms DXTrade, cTrader, Match Trader, MT5, MT4
No Direct Path to Funded No
Hong Kong Country United Kingdom
Jan 2020 Established Nov 2021
10 options Challenge Options 21 options

The Upside Funding vs Funded Trading Plus: Detailed Analysis

The Upside Funding and Funded Trading Plus are both CFD firms. The Upside Funding has been in business longer, established in 2020, while Funded Trading Plus was founded in 2021.

The Upside Funding offers Up to 90% profit split, while Funded Trading Plus offers Up to 100%. The Upside Funding pays out Fast payouts (on-demand), and Funded Trading Plus pays out Weekly (min $50).

For trust and reputation, The Upside Funding has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 42 reviews, while Funded Trading Plus has 4.4/5 with 2,644 reviews. Safety grades: The Upside Funding A, Funded Trading Plus A.

Overall, Funded Trading Plus 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

The Upside Funding
Pros
Founded by ex-Citibank MDs (60+ years combined), 1:1 mentorship from CEO, path to 50K/yr full-time position, 24hr payout guarantee (K penalty if missed), 100% fee refund on 3rd payout, news trading + weekend holding allowed, cTrader via regulated Purple Trading, EAs allowed
Cons
Very new (launched 2024/2025), only 39 TrustPilot reviews (100% 5-star is unusual), only cTrader platform, challenge pricing not transparent on website, simulated environment, co-founder James last name not disclosed
Funded Trading Plus
Pros
Fast, Efficient & Reliable support
Cons
Some dashboard issues & The trailing drawdown

Active Deals & Promo Codes

The Upside Funding
25% OFF 25% off all challenges
Funded Trading Plus
10% OFF 10% off all challenges + 120% refund on pass
15% OFF 15% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, The Upside Funding or Funded Trading Plus?

Funded Trading Plus scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Starting Price, Profit Split. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which has better reviews, The Upside Funding or Funded Trading Plus?

The Upside Funding has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. The Upside Funding has 42 reviews while Funded Trading Plus has 2,644.

Which offers a higher profit split, The Upside Funding or Funded Trading Plus?

Funded Trading Plus offers a higher maximum profit split. The Upside Funding offers Up to 90% while Funded Trading Plus offers Up to 100%.

How fast do The Upside Funding and Funded Trading Plus pay out?

The Upside Funding has Fast payouts (on-demand) payouts while Funded Trading Plus offers Weekly (min $50) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.