COMPARISON 2026
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FTMO vs BrightFunded
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
Overall Winner: FTMO
Quick Overview
FTMO
Established 2015·Czech Republic
DynamiqScore4.5/5.0
Profit Split
80–90%
Evaluation Fee
$79+
Payout Frequency
bi-weekly
Payout Speed
1 day(s)
BrightFunded
Established 2023·United Arab Emirates
DynamiqScore4.4/5.0
Profit Split
80–100%
Evaluation Fee
$120+
Payout Frequency
bi-weekly (weekly add-on)
Payout Speed
Within 24h (avg ~17h)
Detailed Comparison
| FTMO | BrightFunded | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $10 000 – $200 000 | $5 000 – $200 000 |
| Max Capital | $2,000,000 | $400 000 |
| Profit Split | 80% – 90% | 80% – 100%Winner |
| Evaluation Fee | $79 – $1080Winner | $120 – $950 |
| Payout Frequency | bi-weekly | bi-weekly (weekly add-on) |
| Payout Speed | 1 day(s) | Within 24h (avg ~17h) |
| Commission | $3/lot (Forex) | $3.5/lot (Forex) |
| Established | 2015 | 2023 |
| Country | Czech Republic | United Arab Emirates |
Challenge Rules
| FTMO | BrightFunded | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Loss Limit | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 1 Profit Target | 10% | 8%Winner |
| Phase 1 Max Drawdown | 10% | 10% |
| Phase 1 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Phase 2 Profit Target | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 2 Max Drawdown | 10% | 10% |
| Phase 2 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Min Trading Days | 4 | 4 |
Pricing & Account Options
FTMO
$10,000
Normal
€89
$25,000
Standard
€250
$50,000
Advanced
€345
Popular$100,000
Professional
€540
$200,000
Elite
€1080
BrightFunded
$10,000
2-Step Challenge
€89
$25,000
2-Step Challenge
€189
$50,000
2-Step Challenge
€289
$100,000
2-Step Challenge
€495
Popular$200,000
2-Step Challenge
€950
Ratings & Trust
| FTMO | BrightFunded | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.5 / 5.0Winner | 4.4 / 5.0 |
| Expert Score | 4.6 (1 reviews)Winner | 4.4 (1 reviews) |
| User Score | 4.4 (3 reviews)Winner | 4.3 (2 reviews) |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.8 / 5.0Winner | 4.5 / 5.0 |
Features & Platforms
| FTMO | BrightFunded | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader | cTrader, MetaTrader 5, DXtrade |
| Instruments | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks, Crypto | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto |
| Scaling Available | Yes | Yes |
| Max Scaling Amount | $2,000,000 | $400 000 |
FTMO — Unique Features
- Owner of regulated broker OANDA
- Up to 90% profit split
- Unlimited trading period
- 100% fee refund with first payout (2-Step)
- Scaling Plan up to $2,000,000
- MT4, MT5 and cTrader platforms
- Free Trial available
- $500M+ paid to traders
- Prime Programme loyalty rewards
Key Selling Points
- Owner of regulated broker OANDA (acquired December 2025)
- Up to 90% profit split
- Unlimited trading period on all challenges
- 100% fee refund with first payout (2-Step)
- Scaling Plan up to $2,000,000
- MT4, MT5 and cTrader platforms
- Free Trial with unlimited retries
- $500M+ paid to traders since 2015
- Prime Programme loyalty rewards
BrightFunded — Unique Features
- Payouts guaranteed within 24 hours
- Up to 100% profit split
- Trade2Earn: tokens on every trade
- 15% Profit Share during evaluation
- 1-Step, 2-Step Bright, 2-Step Classic
- Funded up to $400,000
- No minimum withdrawal
- Spreads from 0.0 pips, 150+ instruments
- $7M+ paid to traders
Key Selling Points
- Payouts guaranteed within 24 hours (avg ~17h)
- Up to 100% profit split
- Trade2Earn: earn tokens on every trade, win or lose
- 15% Profit Share during evaluation phases
- New lineup: 1-Step, 2-Step Bright, 2-Step Classic
- Funded up to $400,000
- No minimum withdrawal amount
- 4.5/5 on Trustpilot
- Spreads from 0.0 pips, 150+ instruments
Our Verdict
FTMO wins in 3 of 9 categories
FTMO has an edge over BrightFunded, based on our data-driven analysis across multiple comparison criteria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which firm has better profit split?
BrightFunded (100% vs 90%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
FTMO ($79 vs $120)
Which firm has more lenient trading rules?
BrightFunded
Can I have accounts at both firms?
Yes, most traders hold accounts at multiple prop firms simultaneously to diversify and take advantage of each firm's unique benefits.
