The split
FundingPips offers one of the most variable reward structures in the industry, where the percentage depends on the model and your chosen cycle:
- 2-Step Standard and Pro: 60% (Weekly), 80% (Bi-weekly), 90% (On Demand), or 100% (Monthly).
- FundingPips Zero: Fixed at 95%.
- Labs 247: Fixed at 82%.
- 1-Step Flex: 85%.
Orion Funded maintains a more traditional approach:
- Initial split: 80% for all evaluation models.
- Scaling: Increases to 90% once you meet the scaling requirements (15% return over 3 months).
- Orion Zero: 80% split (can be reduced to 50% if trading high-impact news).
How often you can withdraw
FundingPips provides multiple frequencies depending on the account type:
- Standard/Pro: You can choose between Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly, or On Demand.
- Prime and Labs 247: Daily payouts are available.
- Zero: Bi-weekly frequency.
Orion Funded simplifies the calendar:
- Frequency: Every 14 days for all accounts.
- Initial period: There is no initial waiting period before the first request can be made, provided the 14-day cycle is met.
Minimums and methods
To successfully move money from your master account to your wallet, you must meet these criteria:
- FundingPips Minimum: 1% of the account size (e.g., $1,000 on a $100k account).
- Orion Funded Minimum: $100.
- FundingPips Methods: Bank Transfer, Crypto, and Rise.
- Orion Funded Methods: Crypto and Wise.
- Payout Fees: FundingPips charges a $10 fee per payout.
What delays a payout
Rules and consistency requirements are the main hurdles that can postpone or cancel a reward:
- Consistency Rules: FundingPips applies a 35% "Best Day" rule for On Demand payouts (15% for Zero). Orion Funded only applies a 20% "Best Day" rule to its Nova and Zero accounts.
- News Trading: FundingPips deducts profits from trades opened/closed 5 minutes before or after red folder news on Master accounts. Orion has a stricter 2-minute window but a harder breach policy for certain models.
- Inactivity: Both firms will close your account after 30 days of inactivity.
- Trading Days: FundingPips requires 1 to 3 days to pass evaluations. Orion requires 4 minimum trading days for its Standard, Swing, and Select models.
What it takes to get there
Before reaching the first payout, you must invest in an evaluation. FundingPips is generally more affordable:
- Cost for $100k Standard: $522 at FundingPips vs. $629 at Orion Funded.
- Risk Buffer: FundingPips offers a 10% max drawdown on Standard and 12% on Flex. Orion Funded is tighter with a 6% max drawdown on Standard and 8% on Swing.
- Platforms: FundingPips supports MetaTrader 5, MatchTrader, and cTrader. Orion Funded offers MetaTrader 5 and Match-Trader.
- Trading Styles: Both allow EAs (with proof of ownership or risk management use), but FundingPips is more restrictive regarding news on Master accounts. Orion's "Swing" account is the most flexible for those holding over weekends and news.
Which pays out more comfortably
FundingPips is the better choice for experienced traders who want to reach a 100% profit split by waiting for monthly cycles or who need the liquidity of daily payouts through the Prime or Labs models. Orion Funded is more comfortable for traders who value processing speed, as their 48-hour guarantee (with a 100% split penalty if they fail) provides a high level of security regarding when the money will actually arrive.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper to start a $100,000 evaluation, FundingPips or Orion Funded?
FundingPips is the more economical option for a standard $100,000 2-step evaluation, with a price of $522. In comparison, Orion Funded charges $629 for its Orion Standard $100k account. This represents a significant difference in initial investment for the same starting capital.
Which firm offers a higher maximum profit split, FundingPips or Orion Funded?
FundingPips allows traders to reach a 100% profit split if they choose the monthly payout cycle on Standard or Pro accounts. Orion Funded starts at 80% and can scale up to a maximum of 90% through its scaling plan, making FundingPips the leader in terms of maximum potential percentage.
How do the news trading rules compare between FundingPips and Orion Funded master accounts?
FundingPips has a 5-minute restriction window before and after high-impact news where profits are deducted if trades are opened or closed. Orion Funded has a shorter 2-minute window for its Standard and Nova accounts, but it allows news trading without restrictions on its "Swing" model, offering more flexibility for fundamental traders than FundingPips.
Does FundingPips or Orion Funded provide a better guarantee for payout processing times?
Orion Funded offers a specific 48-hour payout guarantee; if they fail to process the payment within that timeframe, they refund the evaluation fee and grant the trader a 100% profit split. FundingPips offers various frequencies, including daily payouts for Prime accounts, but does not provide a contractual penalty guarantee like Orion's for processing delays.






















