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FTMO

8.1 A+
Czech Republic CFD
VS

ThinkCapital

6.3 B
CFD
Key Differences
Safety A+ vs B Price $79 vs $39

Verdict: Who Wins?

FTMO 4 wins Decisive Win
4 - 2
ThinkCapital 2 wins
Overall Rating 8.1 vs 6.3 Decisive
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4 Decisive
Starting Price $39 vs $79 Decisive
Profit Split Both Up to 90% Tie
Safety Grade A+ vs B Decisive
Trust Score 84/100 vs 64.9/100 Decisive
Challenge Variety 25 vs 10 options Decisive

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders ThinkCapital
Trust & reputation FTMO
Fast payouts FTMO

Visual Comparison

FTMO ThinkCapital

Head-to-Head Comparison

FTMO Metric ThinkCapital
8.1/10 PFM Score 6.3/10
4.8/5 (42,594) TrustPilot 4/5 (609)
A+ Safety Grade B
84 A Trust Score 64.9 B
Up to 90% Profit Split Up to 90%
Maximum Daily Loss Amount, which is 5% of the Initial Simulated Capital (2-Step) or 3% (1-Step) Daily Drawdown 3% equity-based (BOLT/Lightning/Nexus); 4% equity-based (Dual Step Intraday); 4% balance-based (Dual Step Swing)
Bi-weekly (every 14 days) Payout Frequency 14 days
$79 Starting Price $39
Proprietary Technology White-Label
cTrader, MT5, MT4 Platforms Trading View, ThinkTrader
No Direct Path to Funded No
Czech Republic Country -
Jan 2015 Established -
10 options Challenge Options 25 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size FTMO ThinkCapital Savings
$10K $79 $79 Same price
$25K $199 $139 Save $60
$50K $319 $199 Save $120
$100K $439 $349 Save $90

FTMO vs ThinkCapital: Detailed Analysis

FTMO and ThinkCapital are both CFD firms.

In terms of pricing, ThinkCapital is more affordable with challenges starting at $39, which is $40 less than FTMO's starting price of $79. FTMO offers 10 challenge options, while ThinkCapital offers 25.

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

For trust and reputation, FTMO has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 42,594 reviews, while ThinkCapital has 4/5 with 609 reviews. Safety grades: FTMO A+, ThinkCapital B.

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

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
ThinkCapital
Pros
5 program types (BOLT instant, Lightning 1-step, Dual Step Intraday/Swing, Nexus 3-step); 90% profit split; 14-day payouts; ThinkTrader + TradingView platforms; ThinkMarkets regulated backing
Cons
Lightning 6% trailing drawdown locks at initial balance; no $2.5K-$50K on Dual Step programs; DSS prices higher than DSI for same account size

Active Deals & Promo Codes

FTMO

No active deals

ThinkCapital
25% OFF 25% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, FTMO or ThinkCapital?

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, FTMO or ThinkCapital?

ThinkCapital has the lower starting price at $39. FTMO offers 10 challenge options starting from $79, while ThinkCapital offers 25 options starting from $39.

Which has better reviews, FTMO or ThinkCapital?

FTMO has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. FTMO has 42,594 reviews while ThinkCapital has 609.

Which offers a higher profit split, FTMO or ThinkCapital?

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

How fast do FTMO and ThinkCapital pay out?

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