FundedNext Alternatives
Seven CFD prop firms that differ from FundedNext on expert advisors, news rules, profit split or payout timing.
Traders look beyond FundedNext mainly because expert advisors are allowed only on MetaTrader accounts below $50,000 with a paid add on, so larger accounts must be traded manually. On funded accounts, only 40% of the profit from trades placed within five minutes of listed high impact news counts, and open risk is capped at 3%. The base split on the challenge models is 80%, after the Stellar 1 Step fell from 90% for challenges bought from 12 January 2026, and the standard Stellar 2 Step option pays its first reward after 21 days, with a processing fee of up to 3.5%.
Each alternative sells CFD challenges and differs from FundedNext on at least one of those points. Prices are list prices at the time of review in September 2026, and every firm runs frequent discounts.
FundedNext alternatives compared
| Firm | Cheapest $100K two step at list price | Steps | Drawdown type | Base split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FundedNext | $399.99 (Stellar Lite) | Two | 8% static | 80% |
| FTMO | €540 (2 Step) | Two | 10% static | 80%, 90% through scaling |
| The5ers | $405 (High Stakes New) | Two | 8% static | 80%, up to 100% through scaling |
| Funding Pips | $466 (2 Step Pro) | Two | 6% static | 80% weekly, 100% monthly |
| FXIFY | $549 (Two Phase Classic) | Two | 10% static | 80%, or 100% with monthly payouts |
| Alpha Capital | $397 (Alpha Pro 6%) | Two | 6% static | 80% |
| BrightFunded | €477 (2 Step Bright) | Two | 8% static | 80%, up to 100% through scaling |
| E8 Markets | No two step; E8 One costs $488 | One | 6% dynamic, locks at the starting balance | 80% by default |
FTMO
FTMO allows expert advisors on its challenges if the strategy could be replicated in real markets, subject to a $400,000 allocation limit per trader or strategy. Its 1 Step pays 90% from the first reward, at €499 for $100K, and rewards can be requested from the 14th day after the first trade with no withdrawal commission. The trade offs are euro pricing and, on funded Standard accounts, a two minute news window either side of selected releases and a requirement to close before the weekend. It suits traders who run expert advisors on larger accounts. See FTMO vs FundedNext.
The5ers
The5ers allows expert advisors if the trader owns the source code, and its High Stakes split rises through 85% and 90% to 100% as the account scales towards $500,000. High Stakes costs $405 or $455 for $100K, with an 8% static limit and a 4% daily limit on that size. News is handled differently: orders cannot be executed two minutes either side of high impact news. Payouts come every 14 days, and TradingView is among its platforms. It suits swing traders who want a long scaling path.
Funding Pips
Funding Pips lets traders choose the payout cycle and split at purchase, from weekly payouts at 60% to monthly payouts at 100% on its 2 Step Standard, which matches FundedNext’s 8% and 5% targets and 10% static limit at $652 for $100K. Funded positions close automatically each day unless the trader buys the Swing add on, and the 2 Step Standard fee is refunded with the fourth reward. It suits intraday traders who want weekly payouts or a 100% monthly split. See FundedNext vs Funding Pips.
FXIFY
FXIFY costs the same as FundedNext’s Stellar 2 Step, at $549 for $100K, but allows expert advisors on its One, Two and Three Phase plans and pays the first payout on demand once the first funded trade closes in profit. The Two Phase Classic uses a 10% static limit and the Two Phase Standard a trailing one. Payouts go through Rise with a $50 minimum, and platforms are MetaTrader 5, DXtrade and TradingView. It suits traders who want automation and an early first payout. See FXIFY vs FundedNext.
Alpha Capital
Alpha Capital offers on demand payouts, paid within two business days, once profit reaches 2% and the best day is no more than 40% of the total, and a paid add on lifts the split to 90% on Alpha One and on demand Alpha Pro. Alpha Pro lets traders pick a 6%, 8% or 10% static limit, from $397 to $527 for $100K. In other areas its rules resemble FundedNext’s: expert advisors are allowed only for trade management on MetaTrader 5 after approval, qualified Alpha Pro accounts cannot hold over weekends, and news trades are restricted five minutes either side on qualified accounts. Platforms include cTrader, DXtrade and TradeLocker, and Trustpilot shows no rating for the firm. It suits manual traders who want on demand payouts.
BrightFunded
BrightFunded permits expert advisors, has no consistency rule and allows weekend holding. Its 2 Step Classic costs €497 for $100K with 10% static and 5% daily limits. Payouts are processed within one day with no BrightFunded fee and no minimum, although the first comes 30 days after the first funded trade. Scaling raises the split to 90% at the first step and 100% from the third. Trustpilot shows no rating for the firm. It suits patient traders who want expert advisors and a rising split.
E8 Markets
E8 Markets sells one step challenges only. It allows expert advisors as long as other users are not running the same strategy, and its E8 Pro and E8 Signature models allow news trading at every stage. E8 One costs $488 for $100K on its default setup and allows on demand payouts from three days into the funded stage, while E8 Pro pays daily. E8 Markets charges no payout fee of its own and reports a median of 24 hours from request to funds for January to May 2026. Trustpilot shows no rating for the firm. It suits one step traders who trade news or want early payouts.
How to choose
Match the alternative to the FundedNext rule that affects you most. For expert advisors on accounts of $50,000 and above, look at FTMO, FXIFY, The5ers, BrightFunded and E8 Markets. For news trading on funded accounts, E8 Pro and E8 Signature place no restriction. For a higher split, FTMO’s 1 Step pays 90% from the start, and Funding Pips and the FXIFY Two Phase Classic offer 100% on monthly payouts. See prop firm payouts for how splits and payout cycles interact.
Read the FundedNext review, filter every firm in the comparison table, or browse more comparisons and the CFD prop firms hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which FundedNext alternatives allow expert advisors on a $100K account?
FTMO allows expert advisors if the strategy is replicable in real markets, FXIFY allows them on its One, Two and Three Phase plans, and The5ers allows them if the trader owns the source code. BrightFunded permits them within its loss limits, and E8 Markets allows them as long as no other user runs the same strategy.
How do news rules compare with FundedNext?
FundedNext counts only 40% of profit from funded trades placed within five minutes of listed high impact news. FTMO funded Standard accounts cannot trade affected instruments two minutes either side of selected news, and The5ers High Stakes bars execution for two minutes either side. BrightFunded deducts profit within five minutes, and E8 Pro and Signature allow news trading.
Which alternative offers a higher profit split than FundedNext?
FTMO's 1 Step pays 90% from the first reward. Funding Pips pays 100% on its monthly cycle and the FXIFY Two Phase Classic pays 100% with monthly payouts. The5ers and BrightFunded raise the split to 100% through scaling, and E8 Markets lets traders configure the share at checkout, up to 100% according to its help centre.
Which FundedNext alternative pays out soonest?
FXIFY allows the first payout on its phase plans once the first funded trade closes in profit. E8 One allows on demand payouts from three days into the funded stage, and E8 Pro pays daily. Funding Pips offers weekly and on demand cycles. FundedNext's standard Stellar 2 Step option waits 21 days for the first reward.
Do FundedNext alternatives charge payout fees?
FTMO charges no commission on withdrawals, BrightFunded charges no payout fee and E8 Markets charges no fee of its own, though payment processors may. The5ers charges 3.5% on payouts by Rise, crypto or bank transfer, but not on hub credits. FundedNext charges a processing fee of up to 3.5%.
