The short answer
Choose QT Funded if you prioritize static drawdown and platforms like cTrader. Select Sure Leverage Funding if you prefer "Futures Style" mechanics or want to start an evaluation for just $10 via their Buy Now Pay Later model.
Where they actually differ
- Risk (Drawdown logic): QT Funded uses static drawdown on most evaluations (QT ONE, TWO, Power), which is generally more trader-friendly. Sure Leverage Funding relies heavily on trailing drawdown (EOD or High-Watermark) across its 1-Step and Instant programs.
- Trading Styles (EAs): QT Funded allows Expert Advisors following a pre-approval process. Sure Leverage Funding generally prohibits EAs on funded accounts, only allowing them during the evaluation phase of their specific "EA Challenge."
- Platforms: QT Funded offers cTrader, MetaTrader 5, and TradeLocker. Sure Leverage Funding is limited to MetaTrader 5 and TradeLocker.
- Price and Fees: Sure Leverage Funding offers a $10 entry for any account size (paying the rest after passing), but charges a 2% payout fee. QT Funded requires full upfront payment for evaluations and includes activation fees (e.g., $500 on the Power plan) once funded.
- Payout (Cobro): QT Funded offers faster cycles, with 4-day payouts on QT ONE and Instant plans. Sure Leverage Funding typically operates on a 14-day cycle, though some plans allow instant requests upon meeting requirements.
Where they are basically the same
- Assets: Both offer Forex, Commodities, Indices, and Crypto.
- News Trading: Both restrict opening/closing trades during high-impact news windows (5 minutes before/after), though QT excludes certain plans from this rule.
- Leverage: Both offer a standard 1:50 leverage for Forex.
- Copy Trading: Both permit it with restrictions on total allocation or third-party usage.
Pick this one if
QT Funded
- You want static drawdown to protect your buffer.
- You are a cTrader user.
- You want to withdraw profits every 4 days.
- You use EAs and can get them pre-approved.
Sure Leverage Funding
- You want to test a large account for only $10 upfront.
- You prefer 90% profit splits (available on their 1-Step).
- You are looking for Futures Style drawdown and payout rules.
- You trade HFT (only allowed in the EA Challenge phase).
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper for a $100,000 evaluation, QT Funded or Sure Leverage Funding?
QT Funded is significantly cheaper for a standard 2-step evaluation, with the QT TWO $100k account priced at $550. In contrast, Sure Leverage Funding charges $711 for its 1-Step $100k evaluation. However, Sure Leverage allows you to start any account size for a $10 commitment through its "Buy Now, Pay Later" program, whereas QT Funded requires the full fee upfront.
Which firm offers more flexible drawdown rules, QT Funded or Sure Leverage Funding?
QT Funded offers more flexible rules because it uses static drawdown (6% to 8% depending on the plan) that does not move up with your balance. Sure Leverage Funding primarily uses trailing drawdown (up to 10% on some plans), which follows your account's high-water mark or end-of-day balance, making it harder to keep your buffer as you grow.
Who pays out faster, QT Funded or Sure Leverage Funding?
QT Funded provides faster access to capital with a 4-day payout cycle on its QT ONE and QT INSTANT plans. Sure Leverage Funding generally requires a 14-day waiting period between withdrawals for most of its funded products, although its 1-Step and 2-Step evaluations allow for an "instant" request once the initial requirements are met.
Can I use Expert Advisors (EAs) on funded accounts with QT Funded or Sure Leverage Funding?
You can use EAs on funded accounts with QT Funded provided they pass a pre-approval process. With Sure Leverage Funding, EAs are strictly prohibited on funded accounts; they are only permitted during the evaluation phase of the "EA Challenge" and must be disabled once the account reaches funded status.





















