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The Upside Funding

2.4 A
Hong Kong CFD
VS

Ment Funding

3.0 B+
United States CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

The Upside Funding 2 wins
2 4
Ment Funding 4 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 3.0 vs 2.4
TrustPilot 4.9 vs 4.8
Starting Price $250 vs $999,999
Profit Split Both Up to 90%
Safety Grade A vs B+
Challenge Variety 10 vs 6 options
Platform Choice 5 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Ment Funding
Trust & reputation Ment Funding
Fast payouts Ment Funding

Visual Comparison

The Upside Funding Ment Funding

Head-to-Head Comparison

The Upside Funding Metric Ment Funding
2.4/10 PFM Score 3.0/10
4.8/5 (42) TrustPilot 4.9/5 (227)
A Safety Grade B+
Up to 90% Profit Split 75% (up to 90%)
1-Step: no daily, 4% trailing / 2-Step: 4% daily static, 8% total static Daily Drawdown 3% daily (futures) / 5% daily (CFD) / 6% max static
Fast payouts (on-demand) Payout Frequency On demand
$ Starting Price $250
Proprietary Technology White-Label
cTrader Platforms DXTrade, cTrader, Match Trader, MT5, MT4
No Direct Path to Funded No
Hong Kong Country United States
Jan 2020 Established Oct 2021
10 options Challenge Options 6 options

The Upside Funding vs Ment Funding: Detailed Analysis

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

The Upside Funding offers Up to 90% profit split, while Ment Funding offers 75% (up to 90%). The Upside Funding pays out Fast payouts (on-demand), and Ment Funding pays out On demand.

For trust and reputation, The Upside Funding has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 42 reviews, while Ment Funding has 4.9/5 with 227 reviews. Safety grades: The Upside Funding A, Ment Funding B+.

Overall, Ment Funding 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

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
Ment Funding
Pros
Good spread
Cons
Slow customer support & Not intuitive dashbaord

Active Deals & Promo Codes

The Upside Funding
25% OFF 25% off all challenges
Ment Funding

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, The Upside Funding or Ment Funding?

Ment Funding scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Starting Price. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which has better reviews, The Upside Funding or Ment Funding?

Ment Funding has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.9/5. The Upside Funding has 42 reviews while Ment Funding has 227.

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

The Upside Funding offers a higher maximum profit split. The Upside Funding offers Up to 90% while Ment Funding offers 75% (up to 90%).

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

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