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FTUK

6.5 B
United Kingdom CFD
VS

FTMO

7.8 A+
Czech Republic CFD
Key Differences
Safety B vs A+

Verdict: Who Wins?

FTUK 0 wins
0 4
FTMO 4 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 7.8 vs 6.5
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 3.8
Profit Split Both Up to 80% (Instant scales 65 to 90%; One Step / Two Step / Flex flat 80%, Flex scales 60 to 90%)
Safety Grade A+ vs B
Platform Choice 3 vs 0 platforms

Best For:

Trust & reputation FTMO
Fast payouts FTUK

Visual Comparison

FTUK FTMO

Head-to-Head Comparison

FTUK Metric FTMO
6.5/10 PFM Score 7.8/10
3.8/5 (632) TrustPilot 4.8/5 (42,594)
B Safety Grade A+
Up to 80% (Instant scales 65 to 90%; One Step / Two Step / Flex flat 80%, Flex scales 60 to 90%) Profit Split Up to 90%
5% (Instant Funding, Two Step, Flex); 4% (One Step) Daily Drawdown Maximum Daily Loss Amount, which is 5% of the Initial Simulated Capital (2-Step) or 3% (1-Step)
On Demand (Instant Funding, Flex Challenge); Every 2 weeks (One Step, Two Step) Payout Frequency
$ Starting Price $79
White-Label Technology Proprietary
Platforms cTrader, MT5, MT4
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Kingdom Country Czech Republic
Feb 2021 Established Jan 2015
10 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 FTUK FTMO Savings
$10K $9 $79 Save $70
$25K $9 $199 Save $190
$50K $9 $319 Save $310
$100K $9 $439 Save $430

FTUK vs FTMO: Detailed Analysis

FTUK and FTMO are both CFD firms. FTMO has been in business longer, established in 2015, while FTUK was founded in 2021.

FTUK offers Up to 80% (Instant scales 65 to 90%; One Step / Two Step / Flex flat 80%, Flex scales 60 to 90%) profit split, while FTMO offers Up to 90%. FTUK pays out On Demand (Instant Funding, Flex Challenge); Every 2 weeks (One Step, Two Step).

For trust and reputation, FTUK has a 3.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 632 reviews, while FTMO has 4.8/5 with 42,594 reviews. Safety grades: FTUK B, FTMO A+.

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

Pros & Cons

FTUK
Pros
Pay After You Pass Flex Challenge ($9 entry); Instant Funding option; on-demand payouts; no stop-loss requirement; news trading allowed; weekend holding allowed; up to 80% profit split; scales up to $6.4M; supports Forex + Futures.
Cons
Acquisition of TradingFunds in 2026 produced migration friction (server reconfiguration, account access issues per TrustPilot). Strict consistency rules (largest day 20-40% of profit). Profit split starts at 60-65% in lower tiers; 80%+ requires scaling.
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, FTUK or FTMO?

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

Which has better reviews, FTUK or FTMO?

FTMO has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. FTUK has 632 reviews while FTMO has 42,594.

Which offers a higher profit split, FTUK or FTMO?

FTUK offers a higher maximum profit split. FTUK offers Up to 80% (Instant scales 65 to 90%; One Step / Two Step / Flex flat 80%, Flex scales 60 to 90%) while FTMO offers Up to 90%.