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DNA Funded

5.8 B
Australia CFD
VS

FTMO

7.8 A+
Czech Republic CFD
Key Differences
Safety B vs A+ Price $49 vs $79

Verdict: Who Wins?

DNA Funded 2 wins
2 - 4
FTMO 4 wins Decisive Win
Overall Rating 7.8 vs 5.8 Decisive
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 3.5 Decisive
Starting Price $49 vs $79 Decisive
Profit Split Both Up to 90% Tie
Safety Grade A+ vs B Decisive
Trust Score 84/100 vs 43.2/100 Decisive
Challenge Variety 20 vs 10 options Decisive

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders DNA Funded
Trust & reputation FTMO
Fast payouts FTMO

Visual Comparison

DNA Funded FTMO

Head-to-Head Comparison

DNA Funded Metric FTMO
5.8/10 PFM Score 7.8/10
3.5/5 (87) TrustPilot 4.8/5 (42,594)
B Safety Grade A+
43.2 D Trust Score 84 A
Up to 90% Profit Split Up to 90%
4% max daily loss (1-Phase, 2-Phase); 3% (Rapid); None (Instant Funding — trailing only) Daily Drawdown Maximum Daily Loss Amount, which is 5% of the Initial Simulated Capital (2-Step) or 3% (1-Step)
7 days Payout Frequency Bi-weekly (every 14 days)
$49 Starting Price $79
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
MT5, TradeLocker Platforms cTrader, MT5, MT4
No Direct Path to Funded No
Australia Country Czech Republic
- Established Jan 2015
20 options Challenge Options 10 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

Cheapest challenge price at each account size (where both firms offer the same size)

Account Size DNA Funded FTMO Savings
$10K $79 $79 Same price
$25K $159 $199 Save $40
$50K $289 $319 Save $30
$100K $549 $439 Save $110
$200K $1,079 $999 Save $80

DNA Funded vs FTMO: Detailed Analysis

DNA Funded and FTMO are both CFD firms.

In terms of pricing, DNA Funded is more affordable with challenges starting at $49, which is $30 less than FTMO's starting price of $79. DNA Funded offers 20 challenge options, while FTMO offers 10.

DNA Funded offers Up to 90% profit split, while FTMO offers Up to 90%. DNA Funded pays out 7 days, and FTMO pays out Bi-weekly (every 14 days).

For trust and reputation, DNA Funded has a 3.5/5 TrustPilot rating with 87 reviews, while FTMO has 4.8/5 with 42,594 reviews. Safety grades: DNA Funded B, FTMO A+.

Overall, FTMO edges ahead winning 4 out of 6 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs - both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

DNA Funded
Pros
5 challenge types (1-Phase, 2-Phase, Rapid 10-Day, Instant Funding, 24hr Challenge), competitive pricing from $49, platforms MT5 and TradeLocker, up to $200K accounts, up to $600K scaling
Cons
TP 3.5 (87 reviews, some payout complaints), profit distribution cap applies, 80% base split (90% requires booster add-on)
FTMO
Pros
Up to 90% of your simulated profits as a reward, accounts up to $200,000 FTMO Account, established 2015 with 3.5M+ customers worldwide, MT4 MT5 cTrader supported, 100% refund of initial fee on first reward (2-Step), Prague-based with $500M+ paid in rewards
Cons
All accounts we provide to our clients are demo accounts with fictitious funds and any trading is in a simulated environment only; prices charged in EUR; 2-Step Verification phase required before reaching FTMO Account

Active Deals & Promo Codes

DNA Funded
25% OFF 25% off all challenge accounts
FTMO

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, DNA Funded or FTMO?

FTMO scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Safety Grade. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, DNA Funded or FTMO?

DNA Funded has the lower starting price at $49. DNA Funded offers 20 challenge options starting from $49, while FTMO offers 10 options starting from $79.

Which has better reviews, DNA Funded or FTMO?

FTMO has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. DNA Funded has 87 reviews while FTMO has 42,594.

Which offers a higher profit split, DNA Funded or FTMO?

DNA Funded offers a higher maximum profit split. DNA Funded offers Up to 90% while FTMO offers Up to 90%.

How fast do DNA Funded and FTMO pay out?

DNA Funded has 7 days payouts while FTMO offers Bi-weekly (every 14 days) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.