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Head-to-head comparison

FundedSeat vs The Trading Pit: 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 $69.3 for The Trading Pit). FundedSeat offers a higher max profit split (90% vs 80%). FundedSeat has an instant-funding path with no evaluation phase.

Rules side by side

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

RuleFundedSeatThe Trading Pit
Challenge typeEvaluation + Instant FundingEvaluation
Drawdown typeEODEOD
Account sizes$25K – $150K$50K – $150K
Starting price$42$69
Profit split90%80%
Payout speed7 days
Payout frequency
Consistency ruleEval: 0–40% / Funded: 20–20%Eval: 40–40%
Payment modelOne-timeOne-time
Verified payoutsNoNo
Sage rating3.7 / 5

About each firm

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

The Trading Pit

The Trading Pit (Liechtenstein-registered) runs a multi-stage program that progresses from evaluation to an Earning Account and a longer-term partnership tier. Its futures program supports an unusually broad platform list including Tradovate, NinjaTrader, Rithmic, Quantower, Sierra Chart, ATAS, and Edge Clear.

Products

  • Futures PrimeOne-time · 80% split · 7 days

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to start, FundedSeat or The Trading Pit?

FundedSeat has the lower starting price at $42 for its smallest evaluation account, compared to $69 for the other.

Which has the better profit split, FundedSeat or The Trading Pit?

FundedSeat pays out a higher max profit split (90%) compared to 80% on the other side.

Are payouts verified at FundedSeat and The Trading Pit?

FundedSeat does not have third-party verified payout history. The Trading Pit does not have third-party verified payout history.