Entry price
The cost of starting depends heavily on the chosen evaluation path:
- RebelsFunding: Offers the lowest entry point in the market with its $1,000 Copper account for only $9. For a standard $5,000 account, the price is $36 (Bronze, 3-step) or $68 (Gold, 1-step).
- Sure Leverage Funding: A $5,000 account costs $33 (2-phase) or $70 (1-step). They also offer a "Buy Now, Pay Later" option where you start any size for $10, paying the rest only after passing.
The real difference lies in the refund policy. RebelsFunding turns the entry fee into a profit, offering up to a 200% refund on some programs. In contrast, Sure Leverage Funding limits refunds to purchases made after 2026 and only grants them upon the 4th payout, making the initial investment much harder to recover.
What you pay while trading
Operational costs act as a silent tax on every trade:
- RebelsFunding: Charges a low commission of $2 per lot on Forex, Metals, and Indices. It uses a proprietary platform based on TradingView, avoiding third-party platform fees.
- Sure Leverage Funding: Charges $5 per lot across most assets. This makes trading here 150% more expensive per lot than at RebelsFunding.
For a high-frequency trader, the $3 difference per lot at Sure Leverage Funding can quickly exceed the cost of the challenge itself. RebelsFunding also offers a loyalty program (Rebels Club) that provides up to a 10% discount on future purchases, further reducing long-term costs.
What mistakes cost you
In prop trading, the cost of a mistake is the loss of the account. The risk rules define how much "breathing room" your money has:
- RebelsFunding: Uses static drawdown (up to 10%), meaning the limit doesn't move up as you make profit. This is "cheaper" for the trader because it provides more room to maneuver during drawdowns.
- Sure Leverage Funding: Many of its accounts use trailing drawdown (trailing from the high-water mark). This is "expensive" because it effectively shrinks your usable capital as you grow the account.
Furthermore, Sure Leverage Funding imposes consistency rules (e.g., no single day can exceed 50% of total profit in the 1-step evaluation). Breaking this doesn't always blow the account, but it delays or reduces payouts, which is a direct financial penalty.
What it costs to get paid
The final cost is getting your earnings into your bank account:
- RebelsFunding: Minimum withdrawal is $50 with no payout fees. Payouts are bi-weekly.
- Sure Leverage Funding: Minimum withdrawal is $100. They charge a 2% payout fee (minimum $10). However, they offer a "Payout Guarantee": if they don't process it within 24 business hours, they add an extra 10% to your profit split.
Where each one hides its cost
Every firm has a hidden friction point:
- RebelsFunding: Its biggest "cost" is the restriction on EAs and copy trading. If you rely on automation, the cost of switching to manual trading or the time spent monitoring charts is your hidden expense.
- Sure Leverage Funding: Hides its cost in the operational spread and commissions ($5 per lot) and the payout fees. Also, the "trailing" nature of their drawdown on many products means you have less actual capital than the "account size" suggests.
Cheapest for whom
- RebelsFunding is the cheapest option for manual traders with very low budgets or those seeking the highest possible refund of their initial fee.
- Sure Leverage Funding is more cost-effective for traders who use EAs (via their specific EA Challenge) or those who prefer the "Buy Now, Pay Later" model to leverage large capital for a small upfront fee.
Frequently asked questions
Which firm is cheaper to start a $5,000 challenge, RebelsFunding or Sure Leverage Funding?
Sure Leverage Funding is slightly cheaper for a 2-phase evaluation at $33, while RebelsFunding charges $36 for its 3-phase Bronze account. However, RebelsFunding offers a much cheaper entry-level option overall with its $1,000 account for only $9.
Are trading commissions higher at RebelsFunding or Sure Leverage Funding?
Commissions are significantly higher at Sure Leverage Funding, which charges $5 per lot. RebelsFunding is much more economical for active traders, charging only $2 per lot, which represents a 60% saving in execution costs.
Which firm offers a better refund policy, RebelsFunding or Sure Leverage Funding?
RebelsFunding has a superior refund policy, offering between 100% and 200% of the fee back with the first payout depending on the program. Sure Leverage Funding only refunds fees on the 4th payout for accounts bought after January 2026, making it much harder for the trader to break even on their initial investment.
Which firm is better for automated trading with EAs, RebelsFunding or Sure Leverage Funding?
Sure Leverage Funding is the only viable option for EA users, as it allows them through its specific EA Challenge (during the evaluation phase). RebelsFunding strictly prohibits the use of EAs, meaning the "cost" for an algorithmic trader would be the total loss of the account if caught using software.






















