Skip to main content

The Upside Funding

2.4 A
Hong Kong CFD
VS

Funding Pips

2.9 A+
United Arab Emirates CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

The Upside Funding 1 wins
1 6
Funding Pips 6 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 2.9 vs 2.4
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.5
Starting Price $29 vs $999,999
Profit Split 60-100% vs Up to 90%
Safety Grade A+ vs A
Challenge Variety 20 vs 10 options
Platform Choice 4 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Funding Pips
Maximum profit potential Funding Pips
Trust & reputation The Upside Funding
Fast payouts Funding Pips

Visual Comparison

The Upside Funding Funding Pips

Head-to-Head Comparison

The Upside Funding Metric Funding Pips
2.4/10 PFM Score 2.9/10
4.8/5 (42) TrustPilot 4.5/5 (52,198)
A Safety Grade A+
Up to 90% Profit Split 60-100%
1-Step: no daily, 4% trailing / 2-Step: 4% daily static, 8% total static Daily Drawdown Varies: 3-5% daily, 5-10% max
Fast payouts (on-demand) Payout Frequency Weekly (Tuesday)
$ Starting Price $29
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
cTrader Platforms cTrader, Match Trader, MT5, TradeLocker
No Direct Path to Funded No
Hong Kong Country United Arab Emirates
Jan 2020 Established Jan 2022
10 options Challenge Options 20 options

The Upside Funding vs Funding Pips: Detailed Analysis

The Upside Funding and Funding Pips are both CFD firms. The Upside Funding has been in business longer, established in 2020, while Funding Pips was founded in 2022.

The Upside Funding offers Up to 90% profit split, while Funding Pips offers 60-100%. The Upside Funding pays out Fast payouts (on-demand), and Funding Pips pays out Weekly (Tuesday).

For trust and reputation, The Upside Funding has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 42 reviews, while Funding Pips has 4.5/5 with 52,198 reviews. Safety grades: The Upside Funding A, Funding Pips A+.

Overall, Funding Pips 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

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
Funding Pips
Pros
Lots of payment methods & Platforms. Well made payout rules
Cons
A splippage sometimes higher than it should be

Active Deals & Promo Codes

The Upside Funding
25% OFF 25% off all challenges
Funding Pips
20% OFF 20% off first challenge
20% OFF 20% off all challenges
25% OFF 25% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, The Upside Funding or Funding Pips?

Funding Pips scores higher overall, winning 6 out of 7 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 Funding Pips?

The Upside Funding has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. The Upside Funding has 42 reviews while Funding Pips has 52,198.

Which offers a higher profit split, The Upside Funding or Funding Pips?

Funding Pips offers a higher maximum profit split. The Upside Funding offers Up to 90% while Funding Pips offers 60-100%.

How fast do The Upside Funding and Funding Pips pay out?

The Upside Funding has Fast payouts (on-demand) payouts while Funding Pips offers Weekly (Tuesday) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.