Updated September 30, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
E8 Markets vs PropNext
E8 Markets vs PropNext: the differences
| Compare |  E8 Markets | PropNext ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge price | $36 to $1,499 | €99 to €1,999 |
| Profit split | 80% | 80% to 90%Higher |
| Maximum drawdown | 6% | 6% to 10%Higher |
| Evaluation steps | 1 step | 2 step |
| Account sizes | $5K to $500K | $10,000 - $500,000 |
| Payout frequency | Payout on demand, any day; first payout in as little as 3 days | Every 14 days |
| Daily loss limit | Not confirmed | 3% to 5% |
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Key differences
- E8 Markets scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.6.
- Profit split is higher at PropNext: 80% to 90% vs 80%.
- Maximum drawdown is higher at PropNext: 6% to 10% vs 6%.
Our verdict on each
E8 Markets
E8 Markets suits traders who want a short route to funded status: the evaluation runs 1 step, payouts come on demand, and the drawdown cap of 6% keeps the risk rule simple. Entry costs run $36 to $1,499, with the low end suiting a first test and the top end suiting larger accounts.
PropNext
PropNext suits traders who want a mid-range entry cost and a solid share of profits, with a challenge priced at €99 to €1,999 and a split of 80% to 90%. The trade-off is pace: payouts run Every 14 days, and no regulator is named, so weigh the firm on its own terms.
Score breakdown
| Area | E8 Markets | PropNext |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5HigherEntry fee $36 to $1,499 starts below the prop-firm median of €51.74. | 8.7Fees of €99 to €1,999 are mid-range, and the split of 80% to 90% tops out below 95% on the site. |
| Offer | 9.080% trails the prop-firm median of 90%, so the retained share is modest. | 9.5HigherAccount sizes of $10,000 - $500,000 cover many budgets and 2 step keeps the route to a funded account short. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.0Support on email, chat and help centre is the visible safety net, alongside a 2024 founding year. |
Pick E8 Markets if, pick PropNext if
Pick E8 Markets if cost matter most.
Pick PropNext if offer, profit split, and maximum drawdown matter most.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | E8 Markets | PropNext |
|---|---|---|
| Prop trading firms | 10 of 37 | 1 of 37 |
If neither fits
Funding Pips has maximum drawdown at 12%, against 6% for E8 Markets and 6% to 10% for PropNext.
Funding Pips reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | E8 Markets | PropNext |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | E8 Funding LLC | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | Nauru |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2024 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | E8 Markets | PropNext | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit split | 80%lowest quarter | 80% to 90%at the median | 90% |
| Maximum drawdown | 6%below the median | 6% to 10%at the median | 10% |
| Daily loss limit | Not confirmed | 3% to 5%at the median | 3 |
Median across 26 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
E8 Markets
Pros
- Payouts come on demand on any day, so funded profit is not locked behind a monthly payout date.
- Account sizes run $5K to $500K, covering a modest test and a much larger funded allocation on the same model.
- The 6% drawdown cap is at the tight end of the field, which suits traders who size positions carefully.
Cons
- The 80% split trails the prop-firm median of 90%, so funded gains build more slowly.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line.
- The same 6% cap leaves little room for a losing run, so a weak stretch can end the account early.
PropNext
Pros
- Challenge fees of €99 to €1,999 undercut the $29 to $549 band at City Traders Imperium while staying above the $49 entry at Topstep.
- A profit split of 80% to 90% lines up with the 90% site median, so a funded trader keeps a competitive share.
- Account sizes of $10,000 - $500,000 let a trader start small and scale up without changing the evaluation format.
Cons
- Payouts go out Every 14 days, which is slow for anyone drawing a monthly income from a single funded account.
- The lower end of the 80% to 90% range sits under the 95% the strongest firms on the site reach, so a weaker tier earns noticeably less.
- A 3% to 5% daily loss limit under a 6% to 10% maximum drawdown leaves a wide adverse day little room before the account is at risk.
Who each suits
E8 Markets
Who it suits
- Traders who want funded status quickly and treat on-demand payouts as the main draw.
- Traders who prefer a strict risk rule, since 6% sits at the tight end of this group.
- Anyone testing a prop firm on a small account, given the $5K to $500K range of sizes.
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders chasing the highest share of profits, since Apex Trader Funding lists 100%.
- Traders on the smallest budget, since Alpha Capital Group charges $27 and Funding Pips fees run $29 to $555.
- Traders who need phone support, since help runs on email, chat and help centre only.
PropNext
Who it suits
- Traders starting small who want account sizes of $10,000 - $500,000 at a mid-range €99 to €1,999 rather than the cheapest entry available.
- Anyone comfortable working through a 2 step evaluation and accepting a 80% to 90% split on a funded account.
- Traders who can plan around slower cash, since payouts go out Every 14 days.
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders who want the smallest first outlay can pick Alpha Capital Group at $27 instead.
- Anyone who needs a wider fee band can look at City Traders Imperium, priced at $29 to $549.
- Traders who want a lower single figure can start at Topstep with $49.
Current offers
E8 Markets
Current offer
Discount code
E8: 25% off E8 One (Forex), E8 Pro (Forex), E8 Signature (Forex)
First purchase; one discount code per order
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
E8: 50% off E8 Pro (Perpetual) and E8 One (Perpetual)
First purchase
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
E8: 30% off E8 Pro (Perpetual) and E8 One (Perpetual)
All purchases
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
E8: 10% off E8 Pro (Forex), E8 Signature (Forex), E8 One (Forex)
All purchases
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
REB8: 35% off E8 Zero MAX (Futures) and E8 Zero Starter (Futures)
All purchases
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
E8 Markets
How much does an E8 Markets challenge cost?+
Challenge fees run $36 to $1,499 depending on the account you pick, so the top of that range sits well above the entry point for a modest test. The median challenge price across the prop firms ranked here is €51.74, which puts the low end below the field and the high end above it.
What profit split do funded traders keep?+
Funded traders keep 80% of the profits they make on the account. That is a workable share, but it is not the strongest in this group: the median profit split across the prop firms ranked is 90%, and Apex Trader Funding lists 100%.
PropNext
How much does a PropNext challenge cost?+
PropNext charges €99 to €1,999 for an evaluation, quoted in euros, across account sizes of $10,000 - $500,000. That is a mid-range entry rather than the cheapest here: Alpha Capital Group charges $27, Topstep $49, and City Traders Imperium spans $29 to $549.
What profit split does PropNext pay on a funded account?+
A funded PropNext account pays a split of 80% to 90%, so the tier you buy sets the share you keep. The spread between the two ends is wide enough that it pays to read the split attached to the account size you are paying for rather than the headline figure.