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FTMO

7.8 A+
Czech Republic CFD
VS

Lucid Trading

7.8 B+
United States Futures
Key Differences
Safety A+ vs B+ Price $79 vs $90

Verdict: Who Wins?

FTMO 5 wins Decisive Win
5 - 1
Lucid Trading 1 wins
Overall Rating Both 7.8 Tie
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.7 Narrow
Starting Price $79 vs $90 Clear
Profit Split Both Up to 90% Tie
Safety Grade A+ vs B+ Clear
Trust Score 89/100 vs 65.4/100 Decisive
Challenge Variety 10 vs 4 options Clear
Platform Choice 5 vs 3 platforms Narrow

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders FTMO
Trust & reputation FTMO

Visual Comparison

FTMO Lucid Trading

Head-to-Head Comparison

FTMO Metric Lucid Trading
7.8/10 PFM Score 7.8/10
4.8/5 (42,594) TrustPilot 4.7/5 (3,788)
A+ Safety Grade B+
89 A Trust Score 65.4 B
Up to 90% Profit Split 90%
Maximum Daily Loss Amount, which is 5% of the Initial Simulated Capital (2-Step) or 3% (1-Step) Daily Drawdown None (LucidPro $25K), EOD on larger sizes
- Payout Frequency On-demand
$79 Starting Price $90
Proprietary Technology White-Label
cTrader, MT5, MT4 Platforms NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower, MotiveWave, Rithmic
No Direct Path to Funded No
Czech Republic Country United States
Jan 2015 Established -
10 options Challenge Options 4 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size FTMO Lucid Trading Savings
$25K $199 $90 Save $109
$50K $319 $120 Save $199
$100K $439 $180 Save $259

FTMO vs Lucid Trading: Detailed Analysis

FTMO and Lucid Trading are both CFD firms.

In terms of pricing, FTMO is more affordable with challenges starting at $79, which is $11 less than Lucid Trading's starting price of $90. FTMO offers 10 challenge options, while Lucid Trading offers 4.

FTMO offers Up to 90% profit split, while Lucid Trading offers 90%. Lucid Trading pays out On-demand.

For trust and reputation, FTMO has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 42,594 reviews, while Lucid Trading has 4.7/5 with 3,788 reviews. Safety grades: FTMO A+, Lucid Trading B+.

Overall, FTMO edges ahead winning 5 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
Lucid Trading
Pros
Fast payouts (avg 15 min), EOD drawdown, no hard breach rules, 250,000+ traders, $150M+ paid out, promo code VAULT
Cons
LucidFlex and LucidDirect pricing not publicly accessible (JS-rendered)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, FTMO or Lucid Trading?

FTMO scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 6 comparison categories including TrustPilot, Starting Price, Safety Grade. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, FTMO or Lucid Trading?

FTMO has the lower starting price at $79. FTMO offers 10 challenge options starting from $79, while Lucid Trading offers 4 options starting from $90.

Which has better reviews, FTMO or Lucid Trading?

FTMO has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. FTMO has 42,594 reviews while Lucid Trading has 3,788.

Which offers a higher profit split, FTMO or Lucid Trading?

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