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Phidias vs Blue Guardian: which one should you pick?
Blue Guardian wins on split (90%), no daily limit on Reserve, payouts processed within 24 business hours and a one-time fee. Phidias answers with Express to Live (static drawdown), overnight holds on Premium and a consistency rule that only applies on the CASH account.
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We don't pick a winner on price: discounts change and the reference plans are not identical. Prices update automatically from our verified-code feed.
Category scoreboard
Winner of each rule that matters, based on each firm's reference plan.
Phidiaswins 0 of 6Blue Guardianwins 4 of 6- Drawdown typeTie
- Profit splitBlue Guardian
- Consistency ruleTie
- Daily loss limitBlue Guardian
- Payout frequencyBlue Guardian
- Cost structureBlue Guardian
2 ties
Quick verdict
Our pick for most traders: Blue Guardian
Blue Guardian wins 4 of 6 rule categories (profit split, daily limit, payouts and costs). Phidias doesn't win any rule category.
- Pick Blue Guardian if you want to pay once and forget about subscriptions.
- Pick Phidias if you want a static drawdown (Express to Live).
Comparison table: Phidias vs Blue Guardian
Values for each firm's reference plan (50K account). Highlighted cells win that category.
| Feature | Phidias | Blue Guardian |
|---|---|---|
| Reference plan | Fundamental 50K | Reserve 50K |
| Price today with code | $65.60/mo | $116 |
| Cost structure | Monthly on Fundamental · one-time on Express to Live | One-time fee · no activation fee |
| Plans and paths | Express to Live (static), Fundamental, Premium and 10K Drawdown | Reserve, Express and Standard (evaluation) plus Direct (no evaluation) |
| Drawdown type | EOD trailing on Fundamental and Premium · static on Express to Live | EOD trailing; on the 50K it locks at $52,100 |
| Profit target | $4,000 | $3,000 |
| Max loss | $2,500 | $2,000 |
| Daily limit | No daily loss on Express to Live · depends on the plan for Fundamental and Premium | No daily limit on Reserve (optional add-on) |
| Consistency rule | 30% only on the CASH (funded) account · none on Express to Live | 40% in evaluation only (Reserve) |
| Profit split | 80% on Fundamental · 75% rising to 100% on Premium | 90% |
| Payouts | Every 10 days (Fundamental) · every 5 days (Premium) | Processed within 24 business hours, with compensation if late |
| Direct-funding plan (no challenge) | No: you always pass a challenge first | Yes: Direct |
| Platforms | Rithmic, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, DeepCharts | Tradovate (with NinjaTrader and TradingView) or DeepCharts |
| PropScope rating | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
Direct-funding plan = a plan that sells the funded account from day one, with no evaluation first.
Key differences, category by category
Price: what you pay today
With the code, Phidias comes to $65.60 (Fundamental 50K, per month) and Blue Guardian to $116 (Reserve 50K, one-time). Careful when comparing: Phidias rebills every month until you pass, while Blue Guardian is paid once.
We don't pick a winner on price: discounts change and the reference plans are not identical. Prices update automatically from our verified-code feed.
Drawdown type Tie
Tie: both use the same drawdown type on the reference plan; the amount and when it locks are what differ.
- Phidias
- EOD trailing on Fundamental and Premium · static on Express to Live
- Blue Guardian
- EOD trailing; on the 50K it locks at $52,100
Profit split Blue Guardian
Blue Guardian leaves more to the trader: 90% versus 80% at Phidias.
- Phidias
- 80% on Fundamental · 75% rising to 100% on Premium
- Blue Guardian
- 90%
Consistency rule Tie
Tie: both apply consistency at a single stage.
- Phidias
- 30% only on the CASH (funded) account · none on Express to Live
- Blue Guardian
- 40% in evaluation only (Reserve)
Daily loss limit Blue Guardian
Blue Guardian has no daily loss limit on the reference plan; Phidias does.
- Phidias
- No daily loss on Express to Live · depends on the plan for Fundamental and Premium
- Blue Guardian
- No daily limit on Reserve (optional add-on)
Payout frequency Blue Guardian
Blue Guardian lets you get paid more often than Phidias.
- Phidias
- Every 10 days (Fundamental) · every 5 days (Premium)
- Blue Guardian
- Processed within 24 business hours, with compensation if late
Cost structure Blue Guardian
Blue Guardian has a simpler cost structure than Phidias.
- Phidias
- Monthly on Fundamental · one-time on Express to Live
- Blue Guardian
- One-time fee · no activation fee
Pros and cons
Phidias
Pros
- Express to Live with static drawdown and no minimum days
- News trading allowed on every account
- Premium allows overnight and weekend holds
- Up to 100% split on Premium
Cons
- 80% split on Fundamental
- Payouts every 10 days on Fundamental
- Complex lineup: rules change by account
Blue Guardian
Pros
- One-time fee, no recurring charges
- No daily limit on Reserve
- No consistency on the funded account (Reserve)
- Guaranteed 24-business-hour payouts
Cons
- Smaller discount than other firms on PropScope
- Drawdown locks above the starting balance
- Better known for CFDs than futures
Which one fits your profile?
Pick Phidias if…
- You want a static drawdown (Express to Live)
- You need to hold overnight (Premium)
- You want a clear path to a LIVE account
Pick Blue Guardian if…
- You want to pay once and forget about subscriptions
- You trade intraday and don't want a daily limit
- You value fast, guaranteed payouts
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FAQ: Phidias vs Blue Guardian
Blue Guardian wins 4 of 6 rule categories (profit split, daily limit, payouts and costs). Phidias doesn't win any rule category. Pick Phidias if you want a static drawdown (Express to Live). Pick Blue Guardian if you want to pay once and forget about subscriptions.
With the code, Phidias comes to $65.60 (Fundamental 50K, per month) and Blue Guardian to $116 (Reserve 50K, one-time). Careful when comparing: Phidias rebills every month until you pass, while Blue Guardian is paid once. We don't pick a winner on price: discounts change and the reference plans are not identical. Prices update automatically from our verified-code feed.
Phidias: EOD trailing on Fundamental and Premium · static on Express to Live. Blue Guardian: EOD trailing; on the 50K it locks at $52,100. Tie: both use the same drawdown type on the reference plan; the amount and when it locks are what differ.
Phidias: 80% on Fundamental · 75% rising to 100% on Premium. Blue Guardian: 90%. Blue Guardian leaves more to the trader: 90% versus 80% at Phidias.
Phidias: 30% only on the CASH (funded) account · none on Express to Live. Blue Guardian: 40% in evaluation only (Reserve).
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How we build this comparison
Rules come from each firm's official website and help center and were verified on 2026-10-20. We compare each firm's reference plan (the 50K account PropScope tracks) across six rule categories; price is shown but scores no points. When a firm changes its rules, we update the fact once and every comparison is corrected.
Official sources: Phidias: phidiaspropfirm.com, phidiaspropfirm.com/accounts