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Blue Guardian vs FundedElite: which prop firm is better? (2026)
We compare Blue Guardian and FundedElite using the same data: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full table and our verdict are below.
Point by point
| Blue Guardian | FundedElite | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.5/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Profit split | 85% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $239 (2 Step Nano) | $299 (Lite 2 Step) |
| Programmes | 7 | 8 |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker | MT5, Match-Trader |
| Payouts via | Rise, Bank Transfer, Crypto | Crypto, Bank Transfer, PayPal |
| News trading | Restricted | Allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | – | Restricted |
| Hedging | Allowed | Allowed |
| Scalping | Restricted | Restricted |
| Copy trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Martingale | Restricted | Allowed |
Our verdict
On our scores, Blue Guardian (7.5) comes out ahead of FundedElite (7.2).
Blue Guardian has the cheaper 100K challenge ($239); the cheapest at FundedElite costs $299.
Customers rate FundedElite higher: 4.3 out of 5 on Trustpilot against 4.0.
FundedElite allows more trading styles (news, EAs, weekend holding and so on).
- Choose Blue Guardian if you want a cheaper challenge, a higher profit split, the TradeLocker platform.
- Choose FundedElite if you want better customer reviews, more programmes to choose from.
The two firms in brief
Blue Guardian
Blue Guardian offers instant funding plus 1-Step and 2-Step challenges from $5,000 to $400,000, with cheaper Nano versions that lower the cost of entry. Funded traders keep 85% of profits as standard, or 90% with an add-on.
FundedElite
FundedElite has 1- and 2-Step challenges (including Lite versions and a free-retry option), instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5. You trade on MT5 or Match-Trader.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Blue Guardian or FundedElite?
On our scores, Blue Guardian (7.5) comes out ahead of FundedElite (7.2).
Which is cheaper, Blue Guardian or FundedElite?
Blue Guardian has the cheaper 100K challenge ($239); the cheapest at FundedElite costs $299.
Can I have accounts with Blue Guardian and FundedElite at the same time?
Yes. You can buy challenges from several firms at once. What almost every firm bans is copying trades between different people's accounts or hedging across firms.