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FundedElite vs Maven Trading (2026): which prop firm is better?
To keep it fair, both firms are judged on the same information: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full table and our take are below.
The two firms, point by point
| FundedElite | Maven Trading | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Profit split | 80% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:75 |
| 100K challenge from | $299 (Lite 2 Step) | $299 (3-Step Challenge) |
| Programs | 8 | 7 |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader | MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader |
| Payouts via | Crypto, Bank Transfer, PayPal | Crypto, Bank Transfer |
| News trading | Allowed | – |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | – |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Restricted | Allowed |
| Hedging | Allowed | – |
| Scalping | Restricted | – |
| Copy trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Martingale | Allowed | – |
Our honest take
Using our scores, FundedElite (7.2) finishes ahead of Maven Trading (7.2).
FundedElite has the cheaper 100K challenge at $299, while the cheapest at Maven Trading costs $299.
FundedElite gives you more room to trade your way, including news, EAs and weekend holds.
- FundedElite makes more sense if what you want is more programs to pick from, more leverage.
- Maven Trading makes more sense if what you want is to trade on cTrader.
A short profile of each
FundedElite
FundedElite sells 1- and 2-Step challenges, including cheaper Lite versions and an option that comes with a free retry, plus instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5. You trade on MT5 or Match-Trader.
Maven Trading
Maven Trading launched in 2022 with some of the cheapest prices you'll find, starting at $13. Along with 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges, it sells instant accounts and Buy Now Pay Later, which means you pay $5 up front and the rest only if you pass. There's no minimum number of trading days.
Questions people ask
Which is the better firm, FundedElite or Maven Trading?
Using our scores, FundedElite (7.2) finishes ahead of Maven Trading (7.2).
Which one costs less, FundedElite or Maven Trading?
FundedElite has the cheaper 100K challenge at $299, while the cheapest at Maven Trading costs $299.
Can I have accounts at FundedElite and Maven Trading at the same time?
Yes. There's nothing wrong with buying challenges from more than one firm. The things almost every firm bans are copying another person's trades and hedging an account at one firm against an account at another.