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FTMO

2.7 A+
Czech Republic CFD
VS

The Upside Funding

2.4 A
Hong Kong CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

FTMO 5 wins Our Pick
5 0
The Upside Funding 0 wins
Overall Rating 2.7 vs 2.4
TrustPilot Both 4.8
Starting Price $155 vs $999,999
Profit Split Both Up to 90%
Safety Grade A+ vs A
Challenge Variety 15 vs 10 options
Platform Choice 3 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders FTMO
Fast payouts FTMO

Visual Comparison

FTMO The Upside Funding

Head-to-Head Comparison

FTMO Metric The Upside Funding
2.7/10 PFM Score 2.4/10
4.8/5 (41,478) TrustPilot 4.8/5 (42)
A+ Safety Grade A
Up to 90% Profit Split Up to 90%
5% daily / 10% max (2-step), 3% daily / 10% max (1-step) Daily Drawdown 1-Step: no daily, 4% trailing / 2-Step: 4% daily static, 8% total static
Bi-weekly Payout Frequency Fast payouts (on-demand)
$155 Starting Price $
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
cTrader, MT5, MT4 Platforms cTrader
No Direct Path to Funded No
Czech Republic Country Hong Kong
Jan 2015 Established Jan 2020
15 options Challenge Options 10 options

FTMO vs The Upside Funding: Detailed Analysis

FTMO and The Upside Funding are both CFD firms. FTMO has been in business longer, established in 2015, while The Upside Funding was founded in 2020.

FTMO offers Up to 90% profit split, while The Upside Funding offers Up to 90%. FTMO pays out Bi-weekly, and The Upside Funding pays out Fast payouts (on-demand).

For trust and reputation, FTMO has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 41,478 reviews, while The Upside Funding has 4.8/5 with 42 reviews. Safety grades: FTMO A+, The Upside Funding A.

Overall, FTMO edges ahead winning 5 out of 5 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
The Upside Funding
Pros
Founded by ex-Citibank MDs (60+ years combined), 1:1 mentorship from CEO, path to 50K/yr full-time position, 24hr payout guarantee (K penalty if missed), 100% fee refund on 3rd payout, news trading + weekend holding allowed, cTrader via regulated Purple Trading, EAs allowed
Cons
Very new (launched 2024/2025), only 39 TrustPilot reviews (100% 5-star is unusual), only cTrader platform, challenge pricing not transparent on website, simulated environment, co-founder James last name not disclosed

Active Deals & Promo Codes

FTMO

No active deals

The Upside Funding
25% OFF 25% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, FTMO or The Upside Funding?

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

Which has better reviews, FTMO or The Upside Funding?

FTMO has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. FTMO has 41,478 reviews while The Upside Funding has 42.

Which offers a higher profit split, FTMO or The Upside Funding?

FTMO offers a higher maximum profit split. FTMO offers Up to 90% while The Upside Funding offers Up to 90%.

How fast do FTMO and The Upside Funding pay out?

FTMO has Bi-weekly payouts while The Upside Funding offers Fast payouts (on-demand) payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.