Updated September 28, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Blue Guardian vs Funding Pips
Blue Guardian vs Funding Pips: the differences
| Compare |  Blue Guardian | Funding Pips ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge price | $54 to $2,200 | $29 to $555Lower |
| Profit split | 80% to 90% | 100%Higher |
| Maximum drawdown | 6% | 12%Higher |
| Evaluation steps | Instant | 2 step |
| Account sizes | 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 200K, 300K, 400K | $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K |
| Daily loss limit | 3% to 4% | 4% |
| Payout frequency | Instant on-demand; every 14 days standard, optional 7-day add-on | Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, daily, on demand |
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Key differences
- Funding Pips scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Challenge price is lower at Funding Pips: $29 to $555 vs $54 to $2,200.
- Profit split is higher at Funding Pips: 100% vs 80% to 90%.
- Maximum drawdown is higher at Funding Pips: 12% vs 6%.
Our verdict on each
Blue Guardian
Blue Guardian suits traders who want to skip the staged rounds: the instant evaluation gets you trading sooner, and payouts can be instant on demand. The trade-off is entry cost, since challenge fees of $54 to $2,200 sit above the €56.56 site median.
Funding Pips
Funding Pips suits traders who want the full profit split and roomy drawdown rules on a 2 step evaluation at a $29 to $555 entry fee. The generous 12% limit and 100% share sit at the top of the field, though the entry cost is higher than some rivals.
Score breakdown
| Area | Blue Guardian | Funding Pips |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2Challenge fees of $54 to $2,200 sit above the €56.56 site median, and the split is 80% to 90% against a 100% top. | 9.8HigherChallenge fees run $29 to $555, from the lowest tier to the largest, with $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K to size the buy. |
| Offer | 9.0The instant evaluation, instant on-demand payouts, and a 6% maximum drawdown with a 3% to 4% daily cap. | 9.8HigherA 100% profit split and Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, daily, on demand payouts, with a 12% maximum drawdown and a 4% daily loss limit. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.3 |
From lowest to highest
| Fact | Blue Guardian | Funding Pips |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge price | $54 to $2,200 | $29 to $555 |
The bill, worked out
Pass one challenge, then make 10,000 profit
Blue Guardian
$5,800 to $8,946
80% to 90% of 10,000 - 1 × $54 to $2,200
Funding Pips
$9,445 to $9,971
100% of 10,000 - 1 × $29 to $555
Funding Pips comes out $1,025 ahead.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Blue Guardian | Funding Pips |
|---|---|---|
| Prop trading firms | 13 of 37 | 12 of 37 |
If neither fits
Fidelcrest has maximum drawdown at 10% to 20%, against 6% for Blue Guardian and 12% for Funding Pips.
Fidelcrest reviewWhat we checked
Blue Guardian
- blueguardian.com: 6 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- help.blueguardian.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Funding Pips
- fundingpips.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- help.fundingpips.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Blue Guardian | Funding Pips |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Blue Guardian Limited | FundingPips Corp |
| Headquarters | Saint Lucia | Comoros |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2022 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Blue Guardian | Funding Pips | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge price | $54 to $2,200below the median | $29 to $555lowest quarter | $75 |
| Profit split | 80% to 90%at the median | 100%highest quarter | 90 |
| Maximum drawdown | 6%below the median | 12%highest quarter | 10% |
| Daily loss limit | 3% to 4%at the median | 4%above the median | 3 |
Median across 26 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Blue Guardian
Pros
- The instant evaluation replaces the usual staged rounds, cutting the wait before you trade with funded capital.
- Payouts can be instant on demand, with a standard cycle and an optional faster add-on when you want cash sooner.
- Account sizes from 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, 100K, 200K, 300K, 400K let you test the rules small and scale up once your results hold up.
Cons
- Challenge fees of $54 to $2,200 sit above the €56.56 site median for entry.
- Your cut is 80% to 90% here, while Apex Trader Funding pays 100%.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, and phone help appears on just 24.1% of the prop firms on the site.
Funding Pips
Pros
- The profit split is 100%, first of 13 brands compared on that measure.
- A 12% maximum drawdown ranks first among 8 brands measured for it.
- Payouts run Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, daily, on demand, so funded traders are not held to a single cycle.
Cons
- The challenge price of $29 to $555 is higher than the entry fee of Alpha Capital Group at $27.
- The daily loss limit of 4% tightens the risk a trader can take on a single session.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line listed.
Who each suits
Blue Guardian
Who it suits
- Traders who want to clear a challenge without staged rounds, since the evaluation is instant.
- Forex traders who like hard limits, with a 6% maximum drawdown and a 3% to 4% daily loss limit.
- Traders who want money out quickly, since payouts can be instant on demand.
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders who want the biggest share of profits: Apex Trader Funding pays 100%.
- Buyers on a small budget: Alpha Capital Group charges $27.
- Traders buying a large account on a lower budget: Funding Pips charges $29 to $555.
Funding Pips
Who it suits
- Traders chasing the full 100% rather than a reduced share of profits.
- Anyone who wants a 12% maximum drawdown rather than a tighter cap.
- Traders who prefer Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, daily, on demand payouts to waiting on a monthly cycle.
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders shopping on the lowest entry fee alone, since Alpha Capital Group lists $27 and OFP Funding lists $35.
- Anyone who needs phone support, as the listed channels are email, chat and help centre.
- Traders who want a longer evaluation, since the route here is 2 step.
Current offers
Blue Guardian
Current offer
Discount code
25% off all accounts (CFDs and Futures): 25% off with code BG25
Applies to all CFD and Futures accounts; bundle discounts of 30-40% extra on 2-4 accounts
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Funding Pips
Current offer
Discount code
20% off first challenge with code HELLO: 20% off first challenge
Excludes 100K accounts
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
Free Trial evaluation: Free evaluation on 2 Step and 2 Step Pro models
No purchase required, MT5, USD, 14 calendar days per evaluation phase, same targets and loss limits as the paid models
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Blue Guardian
How much does a Blue Guardian challenge cost?+
Challenge fees run $54 to $2,200, with the smaller accounts at the low end and the largest at the top. The median price across the brands on the site is €56.56, so a Blue Guardian challenge sits above the middle of the market rather than at the budget end.
What profit split do I get once I pass?+
The profit split is 80% to 90%, the share of your trading profit that reaches you after the firm takes its cut. For comparison, the median split across the brands on the site is 90%, and the top figure listed is 100%.
Funding Pips
What does a Funding Pips challenge cost?+
Fees run $29 to $555 in total depending on the account you pick, and the site median for a challenge like this is €56.56. Because the evaluation is 2 step, the total entry cost covers a shorter route to a funded account than a longer staged process would.
How much of my profits do I keep?+
The profit split is 100%, so a funded trader keeps the whole of the profits. That is the strongest point on the sheet for anyone comparing shares, and it is why the entry fee sits above some rivals.