FTMO

7.8 A+
Czech Republic CFD
VS

NYS Markets

6.9 B+
Saint Lucia CFD
Key Differences
Safety A+ vs B+ Split 90% vs 100% Price $79 vs $36

Verdict: Who Wins?

FTMO 5 wins Decisive Win
5 - 2
NYS Markets 2 wins
Overall Rating 7.8 vs 6.9 Clear
TrustPilot 4.8 vs 4.5 Clear
Starting Price $36 vs $79 Decisive
Profit Split 80% (scales up to 100%) vs Up to 90% Decisive
Safety Grade A+ vs B+ Clear
Trust Score 89/100 vs 61.6/100 Decisive
Challenge Variety 10 vs 6 options Narrow

Best For:

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

Visual Comparison

FTMO NYS Markets

Head-to-Head Comparison

FTMO Metric NYS Markets
7.8/10 ★ PFM Score 6.9/10
4.8/5 (42,594) ★ TrustPilot 4.5/5 (107)
A+ ★ Safety Grade B+
89 A ★ Trust Score 61.6 B
Up to 90% Profit Split 80% (scales up to 100%) ★
Maximum Daily Loss Amount, which is 5% of the Initial Simulated Capital (2-Step) or 3% (1-Step) Daily Drawdown Instant: 3% daily / 5% trailing. Step 1: 3% daily / 6% max. Step 2: 5% daily / 10% max.
- Payout Frequency Weekly
$79 Starting Price $36 ★
Proprietary Technology White-Label
cTrader, MT5, MT4 Platforms Trading View, Match Trader, MT5
No Direct Path to Funded No
Czech Republic Country Saint Lucia
Jan 2015 Established Jan 2015
10 options Challenge Options 6 options

Price Comparison by Account Size

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

Account Size FTMO NYS Markets Savings
$10K $79 $79 Same price
$50K $319 $299 ★ Save $20
$100K $439 ★ $529 Save $90

FTMO vs NYS Markets: Detailed Analysis

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

In terms of pricing, NYS Markets is more affordable with challenges starting at $36, which is $43 less than FTMO's starting price of $79. FTMO offers 10 challenge options, while NYS Markets offers 6.

FTMO offers Up to 90% profit split, while NYS Markets offers 80% (scales up to 100%). NYS Markets pays out Weekly.

For trust and reputation, FTMO has a 4.8/5 TrustPilot rating with 42,594 reviews, while NYS Markets has 4.5/5 with 107 reviews. Safety grades: FTMO A+, NYS Markets B+.

Overall, FTMO edges ahead winning 5 out of 7 categories we compared. However, the best choice depends on your specific needs - both firms have their strengths.

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
NYS Markets
Pros
Three programs (Instant, 1-Step, 2-Step). Up to $150,000 simulated capital. 80% profit split scaling to 100%. Weekly payouts within 24h. Available in 190+ countries. MT5, Match Trader and TradingView. NYS Academy education + Smart Journal + NYS GPT. Premium Programme scaling to $2M. Spin & Trade reward feature.
Cons
Instant program enforces 15% consistency rule and 1% max open risk. 2-Step required reaching 8% then 5% with tight risk caps. Founders/UBO not publicly listed. Saint Lucia tech entity (NYS Markets Ltd) + Hong Kong operator (NYS Corp Limited) — offshore structure, unregulated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, FTMO or NYS Markets?

FTMO scores higher overall, winning 5 out of 7 comparison categories including Overall Rating, TrustPilot, Safety Grade. However, the best choice depends on your trading goals and priorities.

Which is cheaper, FTMO or NYS Markets?

NYS Markets has the lower starting price at $36. FTMO offers 10 challenge options starting from $79, while NYS Markets offers 6 options starting from $36.

Which has better reviews, FTMO or NYS Markets?

FTMO has a higher TrustPilot rating of 4.8/5. FTMO has 42,594 reviews while NYS Markets has 107.

Which offers a higher profit split, FTMO or NYS Markets?

NYS Markets offers a higher maximum profit split. FTMO offers Up to 90% while NYS Markets offers 80% (scales up to 100%).

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