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BrightFunded

7.1 B+
United Arab Emirates Crypto
VS

FTMO

7.8 A+
Czech Republic CFD
Key Differences
Safety B+ vs A+ Split 100% vs 90% Price $55 vs $79

Verdict: Who Wins?

BrightFunded 2 wins
2 4
FTMO 4 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 7.8 vs 7.1
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.2
Starting Price $55 vs $79
Profit Split 80% (scales up to 100%) vs Up to 90%
Safety Grade A+ vs B+
Challenge Variety 10 vs 6 options

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

BrightFunded FTMO

Head-to-Head Comparison

BrightFunded Metric FTMO
7.1/10 PFM Score 7.8/10
4.2/5 (530) TrustPilot 4.8/5 (42,594)
B+ Safety Grade A+
80% (scales up to 100%) Profit Split Up to 90%
5% daily, 10% total (EOD trailing) Daily Drawdown Maximum Daily Loss Amount, which is 5% of the Initial Simulated Capital (2-Step) or 3% (1-Step)
Weekly Payout Frequency
$55 Starting Price $79
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
DXTrade, cTrader, MT5 Platforms cTrader, MT5, MT4
No Direct Path to Funded No
United Arab Emirates Country Czech Republic
Sep 2023 Established Jan 2015
6 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 BrightFunded FTMO Savings
$10K $95 $79 Save $16
$25K $195 $199 Save $4
$50K $295 $319 Save $24
$100K $495 $439 Save $56
$200K $975 $999 Save $24

BrightFunded vs FTMO: Detailed Analysis

BrightFunded and FTMO are both Crypto firms. FTMO has been in business longer, established in 2015, while BrightFunded was founded in 2023.

In terms of pricing, BrightFunded is more affordable with challenges starting at $55, which is $24 less than FTMO's starting price of $79. BrightFunded offers 6 challenge options, while FTMO offers 10.

BrightFunded offers 80% (scales up to 100%) profit split, while FTMO offers Up to 90%. BrightFunded pays out Weekly.

For trust and reputation, BrightFunded has a 4.2/5 TrustPilot rating with 530 reviews, while FTMO has 4.8/5 with 42,594 reviews. Safety grades: BrightFunded B+, FTMO A+.

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

BrightFunded
Pros
No consistency rules. Trade2Earn loyalty rewards. 15% evaluation profit reward. Fee refunded on first payout. Up to 1:100 leverage. 150+ instruments (forex, crypto, indices, commodities). Weekly payouts.
Cons
EUR pricing only. cTrader requires EUR 25 add-on. Max allocation $400K.
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

BrightFunded
10% OFF 10% off (existing customers)
15% OFF 15% off (new customers)
10% OFF 10% off for existing customers
15% OFF 15% off for new customers
FTMO

No active deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, BrightFunded or FTMO?

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, BrightFunded or FTMO?

BrightFunded has the lower starting price at $55. BrightFunded offers 6 challenge options starting from $55, while FTMO offers 10 options starting from $79.

Which has better reviews, BrightFunded or FTMO?

FTMO has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. BrightFunded has 530 reviews while FTMO has 42,594.

Which offers a higher profit split, BrightFunded or FTMO?

BrightFunded offers a higher maximum profit split. BrightFunded offers 80% (scales up to 100%) while FTMO offers Up to 90%.