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FTMO

2.7 A+
Czech Republic CFD
VS

Goat Funded Trader

3.0 C
Hong Kong CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

FTMO 2 wins
2 5
Goat Funded Trader 5 wins Our Pick
Overall Rating 3.0 vs 2.7
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 3.4
Starting Price $36 vs $155
Profit Split 80-100% vs Up to 90%
Safety Grade A+ vs C
Challenge Variety 62 vs 15 options
Platform Choice 5 vs 3 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Goat Funded Trader
Maximum profit potential Goat Funded Trader
Trust & reputation FTMO

Visual Comparison

FTMO Goat Funded Trader

Head-to-Head Comparison

FTMO Metric Goat Funded Trader
2.7/10 PFM Score 3.0/10
4.8/5 (41,478) TrustPilot 3.4/5 (3,792) Suspended
A+ Safety Grade C
Up to 90% Profit Split 80-100%
5% daily / 10% max (2-step), 3% daily / 10% max (1-step) Daily Drawdown Varies by plan (2-5% daily, 4-10% total)
Bi-weekly Payout Frequency Bi-weekly (on-demand available)
$155 Starting Price $36
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
cTrader, MT5, MT4 Platforms cTrader, Match Trader, MT5, Volumetrica, TradeLocker
No Direct Path to Funded No
Czech Republic Country Hong Kong
Jan 2015 Established Jan 2023
15 options Challenge Options 62 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size FTMO Goat Funded Trader Savings
$10K $155 $65 Save $90
$25K $250 $145 Save $105
$50K $345 $225 Save $120
$100K $540 $365 Save $175
$200K $1,080 $665 Save $415

FTMO vs Goat Funded Trader: Detailed Analysis

FTMO and Goat Funded Trader are both CFD firms. FTMO has been in business longer, established in 2015, while Goat Funded Trader was founded in 2023.

In terms of pricing, Goat Funded Trader is more affordable with challenges starting at $36, which is $119 less than FTMO's starting price of $155. FTMO offers 15 challenge options, while Goat Funded Trader offers 62.

FTMO offers Up to 90% profit split, while Goat Funded Trader offers 80-100%. FTMO pays out Bi-weekly, and Goat Funded Trader pays out Bi-weekly (on-demand available).

For trust and reputation, FTMO has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 41,478 reviews, while Goat Funded Trader has 3.4/5 with 3,792 reviews (currently suspended). Safety grades: FTMO A+, Goat Funded Trader C.

Overall, Goat Funded Trader edges ahead winning 5 out of 7 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
Goat Funded Trader
Pros
8 challenge types for all trading styles. Accounts up to \00K. 80-100% profit split. Bi-weekly payouts within 24 hours (or +\000). 5 platforms supported.
Cons
TrustPilot flagged for guideline breaches (fake reviews). Rating crashed from 4.8 to 2.8, now recovering to 3.4. Complex challenge structure with many variants.

Active Deals & Promo Codes

FTMO

No active deals

Goat Funded Trader
50% OFF 50% off all challenges
50% OFF Special discount for first-time traders
35% OFF 35% OFF + Buy One Get One Free on all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, FTMO or Goat Funded Trader?

Goat Funded Trader scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 7 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 Goat Funded Trader?

Goat Funded Trader has the lower starting price at $36. FTMO offers 15 challenge options starting from $155, while Goat Funded Trader offers 62 options starting from $36.

Which has better reviews, FTMO or Goat Funded Trader?

FTMO has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. FTMO has 41,478 reviews while Goat Funded Trader has 3,792.

Which offers a higher profit split, FTMO or Goat Funded Trader?

Goat Funded Trader offers a higher maximum profit split. FTMO offers Up to 90% while Goat Funded Trader offers 80-100%.

How fast do FTMO and Goat Funded Trader pay out?

FTMO has Bi-weekly payouts while Goat Funded Trader offers Bi-weekly (on-demand available) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.