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FundedFirm

3.2 D
Saint Lucia CFD
VS

FTMO

7.8 A+
Czech Republic CFD
Key Differences
Safety D vs A+ Split 100% vs 90% Price $39 vs $79

Verdict: Who Wins?

FundedFirm 3 wins
3 3
FTMO 3 wins
Overall Rating 7.8 vs 3.2
Starting Price $39 vs $79
Profit Split Up to 100% (90% start, scales to 95% then 100% by month 3) vs Up to 90%
Safety Grade A+ vs D
Challenge Variety 15 vs 10 options
Platform Choice 3 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders FundedFirm
Maximum profit potential FundedFirm
Trust & reputation FTMO
Fast payouts FundedFirm

Visual Comparison

FundedFirm FTMO

Head-to-Head Comparison

FundedFirm Metric FTMO
3.2/10 PFM Score 7.8/10
TrustPilot 4.8/5 (42,594)
D Safety Grade A+
Up to 100% (90% start, scales to 95% then 100% by month 3) Profit Split Up to 90%
3% (1-Step and Instant); 5% (2-Step) Daily Drawdown Maximum Daily Loss Amount, which is 5% of the Initial Simulated Capital (2-Step) or 3% (1-Step)
Monthly (Instant: on-demand/weekly) Payout Frequency
$39 Starting Price $79
White-Label Technology Proprietary
MT5 Platforms cTrader, MT5, MT4
No Direct Path to Funded No
Saint Lucia Country Czech Republic
Established Jan 2015
15 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 FundedFirm FTMO Savings
$10K $84 $79 Save $5
$25K $169 $199 Save $30
$50K $269 $319 Save $50
$100K $499 $439 Save $60

FundedFirm vs FTMO: Detailed Analysis

FundedFirm and FTMO are both CFD firms.

In terms of pricing, FundedFirm is more affordable with challenges starting at $39, which is $40 less than FTMO's starting price of $79. FundedFirm offers 15 challenge options, while FTMO offers 10.

FundedFirm offers Up to 100% (90% start, scales to 95% then 100% by month 3) profit split, while FTMO offers Up to 90%. FundedFirm pays out Monthly (Instant: on-demand/weekly).

For trust and reputation, FTMO has 4.8/5 with 42,594 reviews. Safety grades: FundedFirm D, FTMO A+.

This is a close matchup with FundedFirm winning 3 and FTMO winning 3 of the categories we compared. The right choice depends on what matters most to you as a trader.

Pros & Cons

FundedFirm
Pros
Up to 100% profit split (scaling from 90% to 100% by month 3); no time limit on evaluation; news trading allowed; 1:100 leverage on forex/metals/indices/energies; 24-hour payout processing; multiple payment options including UPI, BTC, USDT (TRC20/BEP20/ERC20); swap-free and commission-free; weekend/overnight holding allowed; mobile MT5 support; large account sizes available up to $100K.
Cons
TrustPilot rating UNAVAILABLE due to breach of Trustpilot guidelines (fake reviews removed by Trustpilot 2026); 257 reviews on Trustpilot show overwhelming 1-star complaints about hidden rules (single-trade-loss 40% rule, lot-size 5x rule, 3-minute trade clustering rule) not disclosed in public FAQ; multiple reports of rejected payouts after passing evaluations; allegations of $85M-to-$9.5M payout-claim revision; not accepted in United States, Cuba, Iraq, Iran, Myanmar, North Korea, Sudan, Russia; Expert Advisors (EAs) and copy trading prohibited; no live chat — support via WhatsApp and email only; no formal financial regulator (Saint Lucia entity, prop firm not licensed as broker).
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, FundedFirm or FTMO?

Both firms are competitive. FundedFirm wins in 3 categories while FTMO wins in 3. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which is cheaper, FundedFirm or FTMO?

FundedFirm has the lower starting price at $39. FundedFirm offers 15 challenge options starting from $39, while FTMO offers 10 options starting from $79.

Which offers a higher profit split, FundedFirm or FTMO?

FundedFirm offers a higher maximum profit split. FundedFirm offers Up to 100% (90% start, scales to 95% then 100% by month 3) while FTMO offers Up to 90%.