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FTMO

7.8 A+
Czech Republic CFD
VS

PropXP

6.3 B
Saint Lucia CFD
Key Differences
Safety A+ vs B Split 90% vs 95% Price $79 vs $29

Verdict: Who Wins?

FTMO 4 wins
4 3
PropXP 3 wins
Overall Rating 7.8 vs 6.3
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.5
Starting Price $29 vs $79
Profit Split 80% (up to 95% with add-on) vs Up to 90%
Safety Grade A+ vs B
Challenge Variety 17 vs 10 options
Platform Choice 3 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

FTMO PropXP

Head-to-Head Comparison

FTMO Metric PropXP
7.8/10 PFM Score 6.3/10
4.8/5 (42,594) TrustPilot 4.5/5 (183)
A+ Safety Grade B
Up to 90% Profit Split 80% (up to 95% with add-on)
Maximum Daily Loss Amount, which is 5% of the Initial Simulated Capital (2-Step) or 3% (1-Step) Daily Drawdown 3% (1-Step / Instant) or 5% (2-Step) of day's starting equity; static intraday
Payout Frequency First on-demand, then bi-weekly
$79 Starting Price $29
Proprietary Technology White-Label
cTrader, MT5, MT4 Platforms MT5
No Direct Path to Funded No
Czech Republic Country Saint Lucia
Jan 2015 Established Nov 2024
10 options Challenge Options 17 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size FTMO PropXP Savings
$10K $79 $89 Save $10
$25K $199 $199 Same price
$50K $319 $289 Save $30
$100K $439 $549 Save $110
$200K $999 $1,099 Save $100

FTMO vs PropXP: Detailed Analysis

FTMO and PropXP are both CFD firms. FTMO has been in business longer, established in 2015, while PropXP was founded in 2024.

In terms of pricing, PropXP is more affordable with challenges starting at $29, which is $50 less than FTMO's starting price of $79. FTMO offers 10 challenge options, while PropXP offers 17.

FTMO offers Up to 90% profit split, while PropXP offers 80% (up to 95% with add-on). PropXP pays out First on-demand, then bi-weekly.

For trust and reputation, FTMO has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 42,594 reviews, while PropXP has 4.5/5 with 183 reviews. Safety grades: FTMO A+, PropXP B.

This is a close matchup with FTMO winning 4 and PropXP winning 3 of the categories we compared. The right choice depends on what matters most to you as a trader.

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
PropXP
Pros
Static drawdown (no trailing); up to 95% profit split; First reward on-demand; no caps on payouts; minimum cash out 0; MT5 platform; choose 1-Step, 2-Step, or Instant Funding
Cons
Single platform (MT5 only); USA jurisdiction restricted; payouts currently only in USDT (TRC20/ERC20); 40% consistency rule (20% on Instant Funding) can extend pass time; 1% floating loss rule on Instant Funding

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, FTMO or PropXP?

Both firms are competitive. FTMO wins in 4 categories while PropXP wins in 3. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which is cheaper, FTMO or PropXP?

PropXP has the lower starting price at $29. FTMO offers 10 challenge options starting from $79, while PropXP offers 17 options starting from $29.

Which has better reviews, FTMO or PropXP?

FTMO has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. FTMO has 42,594 reviews while PropXP has 183.

Which offers a higher profit split, FTMO or PropXP?

PropXP offers a higher maximum profit split. FTMO offers Up to 90% while PropXP offers 80% (up to 95% with add-on).