Skip to main content

FTMO

2.7 A+
Czech Republic CFD
VS

ThinkCapital

2.7 B+
United Kingdom CFD

Verdict: Who Wins?

FTMO 2 wins
2 1
ThinkCapital 1 wins
Overall Rating Both 2.7
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.2
Profit Split Both Up to 90%
Safety Grade A+ vs B+
Challenge Variety 18 vs 14 options

Best For:

Trust & reputation FTMO

Visual Comparison

FTMO ThinkCapital

Head-to-Head Comparison

FTMO Metric ThinkCapital
2.7/10 PFM Score 2.7/10
4.8/5 (41,478) TrustPilot 4.2/5 (615)
A+ Safety Grade B+
Up to 90% Profit Split 80% (upgradeable to 90%)
5% daily / 10% max (2-step), 3% daily / 10% max (1-step) Daily Drawdown 3% Lightning / 4% Dual Step and Nexus
Bi-weekly Payout Frequency Bi-weekly (every 14 days)
$EUR155 Starting Price $Lightning $10K
Proprietary Technology White-Label
cTrader, MT5, MT4 Platforms Trading View, MT5, ThinkTrader
No Direct Path to Funded No
Czech Republic Country United Kingdom
Jan 2015 Established Jan 2024
14 options Challenge Options 18 options

FTMO vs ThinkCapital: Detailed Analysis

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

FTMO offers Up to 90% profit split, while ThinkCapital offers 80% (upgradeable to 90%). FTMO pays out Bi-weekly, and ThinkCapital pays out Bi-weekly (every 14 days).

For trust and reputation, FTMO has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 41,478 reviews, while ThinkCapital has 4.2/5 with 615 reviews. Safety grades: FTMO A+, ThinkCapital B+.

This is a close matchup with FTMO winning 2 and ThinkCapital winning 1 of the categories we compared. The right choice depends on what matters most to you as a trader.

Pros & Cons

FTMO
Pros
A well-made scaling plan, a large choice of payment & payout methos
Cons
Slower payouts than other firms
ThinkCapital
Pros
Backed by ThinkMarkets (FCA/ASIC/CySEC regulated broker). ThinkTrader platform with TradingView integration. Unlimited time for all challenges. Scaling up to $1.5M. No minimum payout amount.
Cons
Lightning challenge uses trailing drawdown (6%). Swing accounts cost ~40% more than Intraday. News trading restricted on Lightning and Intraday plans. 90% profit split requires paid add-on.

Active Deals & Promo Codes

FTMO

No active deals

ThinkCapital
25% OFF 25% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, FTMO or ThinkCapital?

Both firms are competitive. FTMO wins in 2 categories while ThinkCapital wins in 1. The best choice depends on what you prioritize: pricing, profit split, trust ratings, or payout speed.

Which has better reviews, FTMO or ThinkCapital?

FTMO has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. FTMO has 41,478 reviews while ThinkCapital has 615.

Which offers a higher profit split, FTMO or ThinkCapital?

FTMO offers a higher maximum profit split. FTMO offers Up to 90% while ThinkCapital offers 80% (upgradeable to 90%).

How fast do FTMO and ThinkCapital pay out?

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