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Head-to-head comparison

Blue Guardian vs FundedSeat: Which Futures Prop Firm Wins? (2026)

A side-by-side breakdown of the rules that decide which prop firm fits your strategy — drawdown type, profit splits, payout speed, account sizes, and total cost.

The verdict

FundedSeat has the lower starting price ($42 vs $55.25 for Blue Guardian). Blue Guardian offers a higher max profit split (100% vs 90%).

Rules side by side

Each value is the best (or full range) across all of the firm's products.

RuleBlue GuardianFundedSeat
Challenge typeEvaluation + Instant FundingEvaluation + Instant Funding
Drawdown typeEODEOD
Account sizes$25K – $150K$25K – $150K
Starting price$55$42
Profit split100%90%
Payout speed
Payout frequency
Consistency ruleEval: 0–40%Eval: 0–40% / Funded: 20–20%
Payment modelOne-timeOne-time
Verified payoutsNoNo
Sage rating3.7 / 5

About each firm

Blue Guardian

Blue Guardian's futures arm offers four challenge tiers including Standard (EOD drawdown), Pro (one-day pass, no daily loss limit), Rapid (soft-breach daily loss limits), and Instant funding. Payouts are processed in 48 hours, with a 100% split on the first $15,000 and 90% thereafter. Supported platforms include Tradovate, ProjectX, Volsys, and Deepcharts.

Products

  • StandardOne-time · 100% split
  • RapidOne-time · 100% split
  • InstantInstant funding · One-time · 100% split
  • ProOne-time · 100% split

FundedSeat

FundedSeat is a futures prop firm. Detailed product data pending site review.

Products

  • 1 Step DailyOne-time · 90% split
  • 1 Step Daily Pro (Beta)One-time · 90% split
  • Instant BoltInstant funding · One-time · 90% split
  • Instant DirectInstant funding · One-time · 90% split
  • 1 Step SprintOne-time · 90% split

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to start, Blue Guardian or FundedSeat?

FundedSeat has the lower starting price at $42 for its smallest evaluation account, compared to $55 for the other.

Which has the better profit split, Blue Guardian or FundedSeat?

Blue Guardian pays out a higher max profit split (100%) compared to 90% on the other side.

Are payouts verified at Blue Guardian and FundedSeat?

Blue Guardian does not have third-party verified payout history. FundedSeat does not have third-party verified payout history.