BrightFunded3 criteria won8.7/10- From
- €477
- Profit split
- 80 → 100%
- Payout frequency
- 30 days, then every 2 weeks
- Max capital
- $400K
- Age
- 3 years
- Platforms
- MT5, cTrader, DXtrade
Forex head-to-head
BrightFunded vs Blue Guardian
Which one should you choose in 2026? A criterion-by-criterion comparison.
Our pick
BrightFunded
8.7/10
Uncapped scaling and Trade2Earn tokens
2 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewVS
Challenger
Blue Guardian
8.6/10
No time limit, payouts in about an hour
2 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewHead-to-head verdict · BrightFunded
BrightFunded wins with 8.7/10 versus 8.6/10 and takes the edge on rules and price. Blue Guardian does better on payouts and reputation.
Full comparison
BrightFunded3 criteria won8.7/10Blue Guardian4 criteria won8.6/10- From
- $239
- Profit split
- 80 → 85%
- Payout frequency
- Every 2 weeks
- Max capital
- $400K
- Age
- 5 years
- Platforms
- MT5, TradeLocker, Match-Trader
Choose BrightFunded if you…
- Are a consistent, long-term trader
- Want a static drawdown with no consistency rule
- Like being rewarded on every trade
Choose Blue Guardian if you…
- Hate time pressure
- Want to be paid very quickly
- Use EAs
Price at the same account size
Each firm's cheapest challenge for the same account size (public prices without promotions).
| Size | BrightFunded | Blue Guardian | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | €472-Step Bright | $26.661-Step Nano | Blue Guardian |
| 10K | €872-Step Bright | $38.661-Step Nano | Blue Guardian |
| 25K | €1872-Step Bright | $66.662-Step Nano | Blue Guardian |
| 50K | €2772-Step Bright | $1272-Step Nano | Blue Guardian |
| 100K | €4772-Step Bright | $2392-Step Nano | Blue Guardian |
| 200K | €9472-Step Bright | $4602-Step Nano | Blue Guardian |
Rules side by side
What each firm allows, from our checks.
| BrightFunded | Blue Guardian | |
|---|---|---|
| News trading | Allowed in evaluation; banned ±5 min when funded | Restricted |
| EAs and bots | Allowed (no HFT, arbitrage or grid) | Allowed |
| Weekend and overnight | Allowed | Allowed |
| Time limit | Not specified | No limit |
| Minimum days | Not specified | 5 profitable days per phase |
| Consistency rule | None | Not specified |
| Max leverage | Not specified | 1:30 |
Criterion by criterion
- Payouts: BrightFunded 9.0 versus Blue Guardian 9.2, edge to Blue Guardian.
- Rules: BrightFunded 9.0 versus Blue Guardian 8.8, edge to BrightFunded.
- Price: BrightFunded 8.0 versus Blue Guardian 7.8, edge to BrightFunded.
- Support: tied at 8.4.
- Reputation: BrightFunded 8.4 versus Blue Guardian 8.5, edge to Blue Guardian.
FAQ
BrightFunded or Blue Guardian: which one is cheaper?
At 50K, Blue Guardian is cheaper: $127 versus €277 at BrightFunded (public prices without promotions).
BrightFunded or Blue Guardian: which one pays better?
On our payouts criterion, Blue Guardian scores 9.2/10 versus 9.0/10. Stated speed: guaranteed within 24h at BrightFunded, ≈ 1h on average at Blue Guardian.
Which is more reliable, BrightFunded or Blue Guardian?
On reputation, Blue Guardian scores 8.5/10 versus 8.4/10 for BrightFunded. BrightFunded has been around since 2023, Blue Guardian since 2021.
Should I choose BrightFunded or Blue Guardian?
BrightFunded wins this head-to-head with 8.7/10 in the YourFunding rankings. BrightFunded wins with 8.7/10 versus 8.6/10 and takes the edge on rules and price. Blue Guardian does better on payouts and reputation.
