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FTMO

2.7 A+
Czech Republic CFD
VS

Trade The Pool

1.9 A
Israel Stocks

Verdict: Who Wins?

FTMO 5 wins Our Pick
5 1
Trade The Pool 1 wins
Overall Rating 2.7 vs 1.9
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.3
Starting Price $47 vs $155
Profit Split Up to 90% vs 70%
Safety Grade A+ vs A
Platform Choice 3 vs 1 platforms

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Trade The Pool
Maximum profit potential FTMO
Trust & reputation FTMO
Fast payouts FTMO

Visual Comparison

FTMO Trade The Pool

Head-to-Head Comparison

FTMO Metric Trade The Pool
2.7/10 PFM Score 1.9/10
4.8/5 (41,478) TrustPilot 4.3/5 (595)
A+ Safety Grade A
Up to 90% Profit Split 70%
5% daily / 10% max (2-step), 3% daily / 10% max (1-step) Daily Drawdown Day Trade: 2-4% max loss | Swing: 3% daily/7% max | Varies by Flex/Max type
Bi-weekly Payout Frequency Every 14 days
$155 Starting Price $47
Proprietary Technology White-Label
cTrader, MT5, MT4 Platforms Trader Evolution
No Direct Path to Funded No
Czech Republic Country Israel
Jan 2015 Established Jan 2021
15 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 Trade The Pool Savings
$10K $155 $297 Save $142
$25K $250 $97 Save $153
$50K $345 $230 Save $115
$100K $540 $435 Save $105
$200K $1,080 $1,100 Save $20

FTMO vs Trade The Pool: Detailed Analysis

FTMO and Trade The Pool are both CFD firms. FTMO has been in business longer, established in 2015, while Trade The Pool was founded in 2021.

In terms of pricing, Trade The Pool is more affordable with challenges starting at $47, which is $108 less than FTMO's starting price of $155. FTMO offers 15 challenge options, while Trade The Pool offers 17.

FTMO offers Up to 90% profit split, while Trade The Pool offers 70%. FTMO pays out Bi-weekly, and Trade The Pool pays out Every 14 days.

For trust and reputation, FTMO has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 41,478 reviews, while Trade The Pool has 4.3/5 with 595 reviews. Safety grades: FTMO A+, Trade The Pool A.

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
A well-made scaling plan, a large choice of payment & payout methos
Cons
Slower payouts than other firms
Trade The Pool
Pros
Unique stocks & ETFs prop firm (12,000+ instruments). By The5ers team. 4.3 TrustPilot with 81% 5-star. Scale up to $4M. Both day trade and swing accounts.
Cons
Only 70% profit split (low vs competitors). Stocks only — no forex/futures/crypto. $0.005/share commission. Cannot hold through earnings/dividends.

Active Deals & Promo Codes

FTMO

No active deals

Trade The Pool
10% OFF 10% off all challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, FTMO or Trade The Pool?

FTMO scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 6 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Profit Split. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, FTMO or Trade The Pool?

Trade The Pool has the lower starting price at $47. FTMO offers 15 challenge options starting from $155, while Trade The Pool offers 17 options starting from $47.

Which has better reviews, FTMO or Trade The Pool?

FTMO has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. FTMO has 41,478 reviews while Trade The Pool has 595.

Which offers a higher profit split, FTMO or Trade The Pool?

FTMO offers a higher maximum profit split. FTMO offers Up to 90% while Trade The Pool offers 70%.

How fast do FTMO and Trade The Pool pay out?

FTMO has Bi-weekly payouts while Trade The Pool offers Every 14 days payouts. Payout speed can be an important factor when choosing a prop firm.