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Funding Traders

6.0 B
Hong Kong CFD
VS

FTMO

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

Verdict: Who Wins?

Funding Traders 3 wins
3 3
FTMO 3 wins
Overall Rating 7.8 vs 6.0
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 3.4
Starting Price $39 vs $79
Profit Split 80-100% (varies by program) vs Up to 90%
Safety Grade A+ vs B
Challenge Variety 24 vs 10 options

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Funding Traders
Maximum profit potential Funding Traders
Trust & reputation FTMO

Visual Comparison

Funding Traders FTMO

Head-to-Head Comparison

Funding Traders Metric FTMO
6.0/10 PFM Score 7.8/10
3.4/5 (3,269) TrustPilot 4.8/5 (42,594)
B Safety Grade A+
80-100% (varies by program) Profit Split Up to 90%
3-5% daily, 6-10% max Daily Drawdown Maximum Daily Loss Amount, which is 5% of the Initial Simulated Capital (2-Step) or 3% (1-Step)
14-21 Days Payout Frequency
$39 Starting Price $79
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
MT5, TradeLocker Platforms cTrader, MT5, MT4
No Direct Path to Funded No
Hong Kong Country Czech Republic
Established Jan 2015
24 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 Funding Traders FTMO Savings
$10K $59 $79 Save $20
$25K $119 $199 Save $80
$50K $229 $319 Save $90
$100K $419 $439 Save $20
$200K $799 $999 Save $200

Funding Traders vs FTMO: Detailed Analysis

Funding Traders and FTMO are both CFD firms.

In terms of pricing, Funding Traders is more affordable with challenges starting at $39, which is $40 less than FTMO's starting price of $79. Funding Traders offers 24 challenge options, while FTMO offers 10.

Funding Traders offers 80-100% (varies by program) profit split, while FTMO offers Up to 90%. Funding Traders pays out 14-21 Days.

For trust and reputation, Funding Traders has a 3.4/5 TrustPilot rating with 3,269 reviews, while FTMO has 4.8/5 with 42,594 reviews. Safety grades: Funding Traders B, FTMO A+.

This is a close matchup with Funding Traders 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

Funding Traders
Pros
Four program tracks: Instant Funded, 2-Step Pro10, 2-Step Pro6, 1-Step Pro. Profit splits up to 100%. FT40 promo code, TRYFT 50% off first challenge.
Cons
15% consistency score on Instant Funded. 50% consistency on 1-Step Pro. Min 4 trading days on Evaluation programs.
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

Funding Traders
40% OFF 40% OFF + Pass and Get a FREE Account
50% OFF 50% off your first funded challenge
50% OFF 50% off limited-time promotion (tax-season)
FTMO

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Funding Traders or FTMO?

Both firms are competitive. Funding Traders 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, Funding Traders or FTMO?

Funding Traders has the lower starting price at $39. Funding Traders offers 24 challenge options starting from $39, while FTMO offers 10 options starting from $79.

Which has better reviews, Funding Traders or FTMO?

FTMO has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. Funding Traders has 3,269 reviews while FTMO has 42,594.

Which offers a higher profit split, Funding Traders or FTMO?

Funding Traders offers a higher maximum profit split. Funding Traders offers 80-100% (varies by program) while FTMO offers Up to 90%.