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Blue Guardian

2.7 B+
Saint Lucia CFD
VS

FTMO

2.5 C
Czech Republic CFD
Key Differences
Safety B+ vs C Price $30 vs $79

Verdict: Who Wins?

Blue Guardian 5 wins Our Pick
5 0
FTMO 0 wins
Overall Rating 2.7 vs 2.5
Starting Price $30 vs $79
Profit Split Both Up to 90%
Safety Grade B+ vs C
Challenge Variety 24 vs 10 options
Platform Choice 7 vs 3 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Blue Guardian
Trust & reputation Blue Guardian

Visual Comparison

Blue Guardian FTMO

Head-to-Head Comparison

Blue Guardian Metric FTMO
2.7/10 PFM Score 2.5/10
3.6/5 (2,115) TrustPilot
B+ Safety Grade C
Up to 90% Profit Split Up to 90%
3-4% daily, 6-10% total (varies by plan) Daily Drawdown Maximum Daily Loss Amount, which is 5% of the Initial Simulated Capital (2-Step) or 3% (1-Step)
Every 14 days (24hr guarantee or 100% split) Payout Frequency
$30 Starting Price $79
White-Label Technology Proprietary
NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Match Trader, MT5, Volsys, TradeLocker, ProjectX Platforms cTrader, MT5, MT4
No Direct Path to Funded No
Saint Lucia Country Czech Republic
Sep 2021 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 Blue Guardian FTMO Savings
$10K $67 $79 Save $12
$25K $111 $199 Save $88
$50K $227 $319 Save $92
$100K $367 $499 Save $132
$200K $667 $999 Save $332

Blue Guardian vs FTMO: Detailed Analysis

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

In terms of pricing, Blue Guardian is more affordable with challenges starting at $30, which is $49 less than FTMO's starting price of $79. Blue Guardian offers 24 challenge options, while FTMO offers 10.

Blue Guardian offers Up to 90% profit split, while FTMO offers Up to 90%. Blue Guardian pays out Every 14 days (24hr guarantee or 100% split).

For trust and reputation, Blue Guardian has a 3.6/5 TrustPilot rating with 2,115 reviews. Safety grades: Blue Guardian B+, FTMO C.

Overall, Blue Guardian edges ahead winning 5 out of 5 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — both firms have their strengths.

Pros & Cons

Blue Guardian
Pros
24hr payout guarantee (100% split if missed). Multiple plan types (1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step, Instant). Scaling to $4M. No min trading days on Pro plans. Crypto challenge available. 85K+ customers in 160+ countries. $20M+ paid out.
Cons
Sometimes high Spreads, some bugs with the trading platforms
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

Blue Guardian
45% OFF 45% off challenge — buy one get one
45% OFF 45% off April special
35% OFF 35% off 100K-400K challenges
FTMO

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Blue Guardian or FTMO?

Blue Guardian scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 5 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Starting Price, Safety Grade. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, Blue Guardian or FTMO?

Blue Guardian has the lower starting price at $30. Blue Guardian offers 24 challenge options starting from $30, while FTMO offers 10 options starting from $79.

Which offers a higher profit split, Blue Guardian or FTMO?

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