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FTMO

2.7 A+
Czech Republic CFD
VS

E8 Markets

2.9 A
United States CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

FTMO 2 wins
2 4
E8 Markets 4 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 2.9 vs 2.7
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.4
Starting Price $46 vs $155
Profit Split Up to 100% vs Up to 90%
Safety Grade A+ vs A
Challenge Variety 26 vs 15 options

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders E8 Markets
Maximum profit potential E8 Markets
Trust & reputation FTMO

Visual Comparison

FTMO E8 Markets

Head-to-Head Comparison

FTMO Metric E8 Markets
2.7/10 PFM Score 2.9/10
4.8/5 (41,478) TrustPilot 4.4/5 (3,228)
A+ Safety Grade A
Up to 90% Profit Split Up to 100%
5% daily / 10% max (2-step), 3% daily / 10% max (1-step) Daily Drawdown EOD (Signature) / Dynamic (E8 One)
Bi-weekly Payout Frequency Bi-weekly (14 Days)
$155 Starting Price $45.60
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
cTrader, MT5, MT4 Platforms cTrader, Match Trader, TradeLocker
No Direct Path to Funded Yes
Czech Republic Country United States
Jan 2015 Established Nov 2021
15 options Challenge Options 26 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size FTMO E8 Markets Savings
$10K $155 $47 Save $108
$25K $250 $110 Save $140
$50K $345 $166 Save $179
$100K $540 $286 Save $254
$200K $1,080 $478 Save $602

FTMO vs E8 Markets: Detailed Analysis

FTMO and E8 Markets are both CFD firms. FTMO has been in business longer, established in 2015, while E8 Markets was founded in 2021.

In terms of pricing, E8 Markets is more affordable with challenges starting at $46, which is $109 less than FTMO's starting price of $155. FTMO offers 15 challenge options, while E8 Markets offers 26.

FTMO offers Up to 90% profit split, while E8 Markets offers Up to 100%. FTMO pays out Bi-weekly, and E8 Markets pays out Bi-weekly (14 Days).

For trust and reputation, FTMO has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 41,478 reviews, while E8 Markets has 4.4/5 with 3,228 reviews. Safety grades: FTMO A+, E8 Markets A.

Overall, E8 Markets 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
A well-made scaling plan, a large choice of payment & payout methos
Cons
Slower payouts than other firms
E8 Markets
Pros
Configurable profit split (80-100%), Multiple platforms (Match Trader, cTrader, TradeLocker)
Cons
Limited EA Use, 35% consistency rule on performance accounts

Active Deals & Promo Codes

FTMO

No active deals

E8 Markets
5% Off for all the challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, FTMO or E8 Markets?

E8 Markets scores higher overall, winning 4 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, Starting Price, Profit Split. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, FTMO or E8 Markets?

E8 Markets has the lower starting price at $46. FTMO offers 15 challenge options starting from $155, while E8 Markets offers 26 options starting from $46.

Which has better reviews, FTMO or E8 Markets?

FTMO has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. FTMO has 41,478 reviews while E8 Markets has 3,228.

Which offers a higher profit split, FTMO or E8 Markets?

E8 Markets offers a higher maximum profit split. FTMO offers Up to 90% while E8 Markets offers Up to 100%.

How fast do FTMO and E8 Markets pay out?

FTMO has Bi-weekly payouts while E8 Markets offers Bi-weekly (14 Days) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.