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FTMO

7.8 A+
Czech Republic CFD
VS

Funding Traders

6.0 B
Hong Kong CFD
Key Differences
Safety A+ vs B Split 90% vs 100% Price $79 vs $39

Verdict: Who Wins?

FTMO 4 wins
4 - 3
Funding Traders 3 wins
Overall Rating 7.8 vs 6.0 Decisive
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 3.4 Decisive
Starting Price $39 vs $79 Decisive
Profit Split 80-100% (varies by program) vs Up to 90% Decisive
Safety Grade A+ vs B Decisive
Trust Score 89/100 vs 50.6/100 Decisive
Challenge Variety 24 vs 10 options Decisive

Best For:

Budget-conscious traders Funding Traders
Maximum profit potential Funding Traders
Trust & reputation FTMO

Visual Comparison

FTMO Funding Traders

Head-to-Head Comparison

FTMO Metric Funding Traders
7.8/10 PFM Score 6.0/10
4.8/5 (42,594) TrustPilot 3.4/5 (3,269)
A+ Safety Grade B
89 A Trust Score 50.6 C
Up to 90% Profit Split 80-100% (varies by program)
Maximum Daily Loss Amount, which is 5% of the Initial Simulated Capital (2-Step) or 3% (1-Step) Daily Drawdown 3-5% daily, 6-10% max
- Payout Frequency 14-21 Days
$79 Starting Price $39
Proprietary Technology Proprietary
cTrader, MT5, MT4 Platforms MT5, TradeLocker
No Direct Path to Funded No
Czech Republic Country Hong Kong
Jan 2015 Established -
10 options Challenge Options 24 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size FTMO Funding Traders Savings
$10K $79 $59 Save $20
$25K $199 $119 Save $80
$50K $319 $229 Save $90
$100K $439 $419 Save $20
$200K $999 $799 Save $200

FTMO vs Funding Traders: Detailed Analysis

FTMO and Funding Traders are both CFD firms.

In terms of pricing, Funding Traders is more affordable with challenges starting at $39, which is $40 less than FTMO's starting price of $79. FTMO offers 10 challenge options, while Funding Traders offers 24.

FTMO offers Up to 90% profit split, while Funding Traders offers 80-100% (varies by program). Funding Traders pays out 14-21 Days.

For trust and reputation, FTMO has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 42,594 reviews, while Funding Traders has 3.4/5 with 3,269 reviews. Safety grades: FTMO A+, Funding Traders B.

This is a close matchup with FTMO winning 4 and Funding Traders 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
Funding Traders
Pros
Four program tracks: Instant Funded, 2-Step Pro10, 2-Step Pro6, 1-Step Pro. Profit splits up to 100%. FT40 promo code, TRYFT 50% off first challenge.
Cons
15% consistency score on Instant Funded. 50% consistency on 1-Step Pro. Min 4 trading days on Evaluation programs.

Active Deals & Promo Codes

FTMO

No active deals

Funding Traders
40% OFF 40% OFF + Pass and Get a FREE Account
50% OFF 50% off your first funded challenge
50% OFF 50% off limited-time promotion (tax-season)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, FTMO or Funding Traders?

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

Which is cheaper, FTMO or Funding Traders?

Funding Traders has the lower starting price at $39. FTMO offers 10 challenge options starting from $79, while Funding Traders offers 24 options starting from $39.

Which has better reviews, FTMO or Funding Traders?

FTMO has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. FTMO has 42,594 reviews while Funding Traders has 3,269.

Which offers a higher profit split, FTMO or Funding Traders?

Funding Traders offers a higher maximum profit split. FTMO offers Up to 90% while Funding Traders offers 80-100% (varies by program).