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Head-to-Head Comparison

FTMO vs Funded Trading Plus Side-by-side breakdown β€” fees, rules, payouts, and our verdict

FTMO
Est. 2015
5
out of 5.0
from $79 challenge fee
80% base, up to 90% profit split
Visit FTMO β†’ Full review β†’
VS
Funded Trading Plus
Est. 2021
4.5
out of 5.0
from $89 challenge fee
80% base, up to 100% profit split
Visit Funded Trading Plus β†’ Full review β†’

Quick Verdict

Overall Score
FTMO
Lower Entry Fee
FTMO
Higher Profit Split
Both similar
Larger Max Account
Funded Trading Plus

Full Comparison

Metric FTMO Funded Trading Plus
Our Score 5/5 4.5/5
Challenge Fee from $79 βœ“ from $89
Profit Split 80% base, up to 90% 80% base, up to 100%
Max Account $400,000 $2,500,000 (scaled) βœ“
Evaluation Type 2-Step Instant / 1-Step Express / 2-Step Classic
Drawdown Type Static Static (2-Step); Trailing (1-Step/Instant)
Min Trading Days 4 days None
Time Limit 30 days No time limit
Platforms MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader
Payout Speed 1–3 business days 24-48 hours
News Trading βœ“ βœ“
Weekend Hold βœ— βœ“
EAs / Robots βœ“ βœ“
Fee Refundable βœ“ βœ—
Founded 2015 2021
HQ Prague, Czech Republic Manchester UK

Score Breakdown

Customer Support FTMO: 9 Β· Funded Trading Plus: 8.6
Value for Money FTMO: 8.8 Β· Funded Trading Plus: 8.8
β–  FTMO β–  Funded Trading Plus

FTMO and Funded Trading Plus both show up on most "best prop firm" shortlists, but they are built for different traders. FTMO scores 5/5 on our review and has been paying traders since 2015 (11 years); Funded Trading Plus scores 4.5/5 and has been paying traders since 2021 (5 years). The table below puts every rule side by side β€” this intro is the short version.

On entry cost, FTMO charges from $79 and Funded Trading Plus charges from $89 for its standard evaluation. The profit split is 80% base, up to 90% at FTMO versus 80% base, up to 100% at Funded Trading Plus β€” but a bigger split only matters if the payout actually arrives, so weigh it against the payout-speed row. The drawdown models differ: FTMO uses static, Funded Trading Plus uses static (2-step); trailing (1-step/instant). That single rule changes how much room you really have on a losing day, so check the "Drawdown Explained" guide if the distinction is new to you.

FTMO does not allow weekend holding and Funded Trading Plus allows it. If your strategy carries positions across the weekend, that alone should decide this comparison for you.

Pros & Cons

FTMO

βœ… Pros
β€’ Strongest payout track record in the industry β€” 11 years
β€’ Fee fully refunded on first payout
β€’ News trading allowed on all accounts
β€’ Full cTrader support (rare among top firms)
β€’ Up to 90% profit split
β€’ $400K max funded account
❌ Cons
β€’ No weekend holding β€” positions must be closed by Friday 11pm
β€’ High phase 1 fee on large accounts ($540 for $100K)
β€’ Copy trading not permitted

Funded Trading Plus

βœ… Pros
β€’ Genuine 100% profit split at the top tier β€” the only major forex firm actually offering a zero-take rate
β€’ $19.5M+ in verified trader payouts since 2021, with a real multi-year track record
β€’ 4.4 to 4.7 star Trustpilot rating from over 2,600 reviews
β€’ No time limits on any evaluation, and news trading, hedging, and EAs all permitted without restriction
β€’ Five supported platforms, more than almost any competitor in this batch
❌ Cons
β€’ Reaching the 100% split tier realistically takes 10-15 months of consistent withdrawals for a typical trader
β€’ Some traders report that large single withdrawals can affect how the split-tier calculation reads, though documentation on this interaction isn't fully detailed
β€’ EA use is restricted to cTrader only on some account types
β€’ Forex commission of roughly $7/lot is a real cost most competitors don't charge separately

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