Aqua Funded Alternatives (2026): Cheaper, Smaller and Instant Options, Sourced

Aqua Funded at a glance

Cheapest entry: $20 for $5,000. List price; a further 25% off with a code when we checked
Smallest account: $2,500
Instant funding: From $30.67
Profit split: 90%
Crypto payouts: Crypto, for payouts under $5,000
Markets: CFDs on forex, indices, commodities and crypto, plus futures

Full side-by-side: Mizora vs Aqua Funded

Cheaper to start than Aqua Funded

Aqua Funded's cheapest way in is $20 for a $5,000 account. These firms cost less to start.

Mizora $5 for $1,000 A small, bounded challenge with a reward ceiling you know before you start
Blue Guardian $11 for $5,000. Capped at $250 profit, one payout, one per trader Traders who want instant funding and a wide platform choice
Maven Trading $13 for $2,000. Buy Now Pay Later is $5 upfront and $40 after passing Traders who want a funded account for the lowest price per dollar
The5%ers $19 for $2,500 Traders who want to scale a funded account over months, with a split rising towards 100%
FXIFY $19 for $2,500. Instant account with a 20% consistency rule and a 4% trailing drawdown Traders who want a wide choice of formats and an on-demand first payout

Smaller accounts than Aqua Funded

Aqua Funded's smallest account is $2,500. These start smaller.

Instant Funding $625 for $44. No evaluation; 5% profit before a payout Traders who want to skip the evaluation and start from a very small account
Mizora $1,000 for $5 A small, bounded challenge with a reward ceiling you know before you start
FXIFY $1,000 for $69. Instant account; 8% trailing drawdown Traders who want a wide choice of formats and an on-demand first payout
Hola Prime $2,000 for $9. MT5 only; not offered in the US, UK and many other countries Traders who want to choose their payout rhythm, with up to 95% on monthly payouts
Maven Trading $2,000 for $13 Traders who want a funded account for the lowest price per dollar
FundedNext $2,000 for $59.99 Traders who want the widest choice of models and platforms

Cheaper instant funding than Aqua Funded

Aqua Funded's instant account starts at $30.67. These cost less.

Blue Guardian $11 for $5,000, Instant Starter. Capped at $250 profit, one payout; the uncapped Instant Standard is $72 Traders who want instant funding and a wide platform choice
Maven Trading $15 for $2,000, Instant Traders who want a funded account for the lowest price per dollar
FXIFY $19 for $2,500, Instant Funding Lite. 20% consistency rule, 4% trailing drawdown; no stated profit cap Traders who want a wide choice of formats and an on-demand first payout
Alpha Capital Group $30 for $2,500, Alpha Direct Traders who want a UK-registered firm and a 90% split on an instant account

Rival figures are list prices from each firm's own website, with every source listed on that firm's comparison page. Mizora's figures are read live from our product catalogue. Prices change and many firms run coupons, so check a firm's current price before you buy.

Questions people ask

Is there a cheaper alternative to Aqua Funded?

Yes. Mizora ($5 for $1,000), Blue Guardian ($11 for $5,000) and Maven Trading ($13 for $2,000) all cost less to start than Aqua Funded's $20. Check what each price buys: account size, caps and whether you pay more later.

What is the best alternative to Aqua Funded?

It depends on why you are leaving: for a lower price, Mizora is the cheapest start; for a smaller account, Instant Funding starts smallest; for instant funding, Blue Guardian is the cheapest. Mizora suits traders who want a small, bounded challenge with a reward ceiling they know before they start.

How does Aqua Funded compare with Mizora?

They sell different things. Aqua Funded pays a share of profit (90%) on a funded account. Mizora sells Mizora Pro software with a Flip account included, from $5, paying fixed rewards. There is a full side-by-side on the Mizora vs Aqua Funded page.

Aqua Funded alternatives