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FundedElite vs Orion Funded: which prop firm is better? (2026)
We compare FundedElite and Orion Funded using the same data: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full table and our verdict are below.
Point by point
| FundedElite | Orion Funded | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.2/10 | 6.3/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Profit split | 80% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $299 (Lite 2 Step) | $409 (Orion Select) |
| Programs | 8 | 5 |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader | MT5, Match-Trader |
| Payouts via | Crypto, Bank Transfer, PayPal | – |
| News trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | – |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Restricted | – |
| Hedging | Allowed | – |
| Scalping | Restricted | – |
| Copy trading | Restricted | – |
| Martingale | Allowed | – |
Our verdict
On our scores, FundedElite (7.2) comes out ahead of Orion Funded (6.3).
FundedElite has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299); the cheapest at Orion Funded costs $409.
Customers rate Orion Funded higher: 4.5 out of 5 on Trustpilot against 4.3.
FundedElite allows more trading styles (news, EAs, weekend holding and so on).
- Choose FundedElite if you want a cheaper challenge, more programs to choose from.
- Choose Orion Funded if you want better customer reviews.
The two firms in brief
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.
Orion Funded
Orion Funded has five programs: Orion Zero (instant funding), Orion Nova (1-Step from $7), Orion Standard and Orion Swing (2-Step) and Orion Select (3-Step). Payouts run every 14 days and most are processed in under 12 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, FundedElite or Orion Funded?
On our scores, FundedElite (7.2) comes out ahead of Orion Funded (6.3).
Which is cheaper, FundedElite or Orion Funded?
FundedElite has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299); the cheapest at Orion Funded costs $409.
Can I have accounts with FundedElite and Orion Funded 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.