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Head-to-head comparison

OneUp Trader vs Phidias Propfirm: 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

Phidias Propfirm has the lower starting price ($55.4 vs $65 for OneUp Trader). OneUp Trader offers a higher max profit split (100% vs 80%). Phidias Propfirm offers a one-time payment option, avoiding recurring monthly fees. Phidias Propfirm 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.

RuleOneUp TraderPhidias Propfirm
Challenge typeEvaluationEvaluation + Instant Funding
Drawdown typeIntraday TrailingEOD / Static
Account sizes$25K – $250K$25K – $150K
Starting price$65$55
Profit split100%75–80%
Payout speed
Payout frequency
Consistency ruleFunded: 80–80%Eval: 0–0%
Payment modelSubscriptionOne-time
Verified payoutsNoNo
Sage rating

About each firm

OneUp Trader

OneUp Trader runs a one-step evaluation with a 10-day minimum (5 days on Express) and a trailing drawdown that locks at the initial balance once cleared. Funded traders keep 100% of the first $10,000 then 90%, with broad platform support including NinjaTrader (free), Sierra Chart, MultiCharts, Bookmap, and Jigsaw.

Products

  • OneUp Evaluation100% split

Phidias Propfirm

Phidias Propfirm (Gibraltar) funds traders on real CME futures via Rithmic and dxFeed, with no daily loss cap and only an end-of-day trailing drawdown. Account types include 25K Static, Fundamental, Swing, and a 10K Drawdown challenge; profit split starts at 80/20 and steps to 90/10 after three payouts.

Products

  • FundamentalOne-time · 80% split
  • PremiumOne-time · 75% split
  • Express to LiveInstant funding · One-time · 80% split

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to start, OneUp Trader or Phidias Propfirm?

Phidias Propfirm has the lower starting price at $55 for its smallest evaluation account, compared to $65 for the other.

Which has the better profit split, OneUp Trader or Phidias Propfirm?

OneUp Trader pays out a higher max profit split (100%) compared to 80% on the other side.

Are payouts verified at OneUp Trader and Phidias Propfirm?

OneUp Trader does not have third-party verified payout history. Phidias Propfirm does not have third-party verified payout history.