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The Trading Pit

2.6 B+
Liechtenstein CFD
VS

Funded Trading Plus

3.1 A
United Kingdom CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

The Trading Pit 1 wins
1 5
Funded Trading Plus 5 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 3.1 vs 2.6
TrustPilot 4.4 vs 3.7
Starting Price $99 vs $107
Profit Split Up to 100% vs 50% - 80%
Safety Grade A vs B+
Challenge Variety 21 vs 4 options

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

The Trading Pit Funded Trading Plus

Head-to-Head Comparison

The Trading Pit Metric Funded Trading Plus
2.6/10 PFM Score 3.1/10
3.7/5 (916) TrustPilot 4.4/5 (2,644)
B+ Safety Grade A
50% - 80% Profit Split Up to 100%
CFD 1-Phase: 4% daily / 7% max, CFD 2-Phase: 5% daily / 10% max, Futures: EOD trailing Daily Drawdown 4-6% daily, 6-10% total (varies by plan)
CFD Prime: every 14 days (min $100), Futures: every 14→7 days after 2nd payout Payout Frequency Weekly (min $50)
$99 Starting Price $107.10
White-Label Technology White-Label
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, Atas, Sierra Chart Platforms DXTrade, cTrader, Match Trader, MT5, MT4
No Direct Path to Funded No
Liechtenstein Country United Kingdom
Oct 2022 Established Nov 2021
4 options Challenge Options 21 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size The Trading Pit Funded Trading Plus Savings
$50K $99 $279 Save $180
$100K $189 $399 Save $210

The Trading Pit vs Funded Trading Plus: Detailed Analysis

The Trading Pit and Funded Trading Plus are both CFD firms. Funded Trading Plus has been in business longer, established in 2021, while The Trading Pit was founded in 2022.

In terms of pricing, The Trading Pit is more affordable with challenges starting at $99, which is $8 less than Funded Trading Plus's starting price of $107. The Trading Pit offers 4 challenge options, while Funded Trading Plus offers 21.

The Trading Pit offers 50% - 80% profit split, while Funded Trading Plus offers Up to 100%. The Trading Pit pays out CFD Prime: every 14 days (min $100), Futures: every 14→7 days after 2nd payout, and Funded Trading Plus pays out Weekly (min $50).

For trust and reputation, The Trading Pit has a 3.7/5 TrustPilot rating with 916 reviews, while Funded Trading Plus has 4.4/5 with 2,644 reviews. Safety grades: The Trading Pit B+, 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 Trading Pit
Pros
Multi-asset trading (CFDs + Futures + Crypto + Stocks), $14M+ rewards paid out, 180+ countries served, 7 trading platforms, scaling up to $500K
Cons
Lower profit split on Classic scaling (50-70%), demo/simulated accounts only, payout frequency not clearly stated
Funded Trading Plus
Pros
Fast, Efficient & Reliable support
Cons
Some dashboard issues & The trailing drawdown

Active Deals & Promo Codes

The Trading Pit
35% OFF Spring sale — up to 35% 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 Trading Pit or Funded Trading Plus?

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

Which is cheaper, The Trading Pit or Funded Trading Plus?

The Trading Pit has the lower starting price at $99. The Trading Pit offers 4 challenge options starting from $99, while Funded Trading Plus offers 21 options starting from $107.

Which has better reviews, The Trading Pit or Funded Trading Plus?

Funded Trading Plus has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.4/5. The Trading Pit has 916 reviews while Funded Trading Plus has 2,644.

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

Funded Trading Plus offers a higher maximum profit split. The Trading Pit offers 50% - 80% while Funded Trading Plus offers Up to 100%.

How fast do The Trading Pit and Funded Trading Plus pay out?

The Trading Pit has CFD Prime: every 14 days (min $100), Futures: every 14→7 days after 2nd payout payouts while Funded Trading Plus offers Weekly (min $50) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.