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FTMO vs Funded Elite
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
Overall Winner: Funded Elite
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)
Funded Elite
Established 2023·United Kingdom
DynamiqScore4.3/5.0
Profit Split
60–95%
Evaluation Fee
$13+
Payout Frequency
twice per week (requests)
Payout Speed
Within 24h
Detailed Comparison
| FTMO | Funded Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $10 000 – $200 000 | $5,000 – $300 000 |
| Max Capital | $2,000,000 | $300,000 |
| Profit Split | 80% – 90% | 60% – 95%Winner |
| Evaluation Fee | $79 – $1080 | $13 – $1299Winner |
| Payout Frequency | bi-weekly | twice per week (requests) |
| Payout Speed | 1 day(s) | Within 24h |
| Commission | $3/lot (Forex) | $3.5/lot (Forex) |
| Established | 2015 | 2023 |
| Country | Czech Republic | United Kingdom |
Challenge Rules
| FTMO | Funded Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Loss Limit | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 1 Profit Target | 10% | 8%Winner |
| Phase 1 Max Drawdown | 10%Winner | 8% |
| Phase 1 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Phase 2 Profit Target | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 2 Max Drawdown | 10%Winner | 8% |
| Phase 2 Time Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Min Trading Days | 4 | 3Winner |
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
Funded Elite
$7,000
2-Step Challenge
$89
$15,000
2-Step Challenge
$129
$25,000
2-Step Challenge
$199
$50,000
2-Step Challenge
$299
Popular$100,000
2-Step Challenge
$499
$200,000
2-Step Challenge
$899
$300,000
2-Step Challenge
$1299
Ratings & Trust
| FTMO | Funded Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.5 / 5.0Winner | 4.3 / 5.0 |
| Expert Score | 4.6 (1 reviews)Winner | 4.3 (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 | Funded Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader | MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker |
| Instruments | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks, Crypto | Forex, Indices, Stocks, Commodities, Crypto |
| Scaling Available | Yes | Yes |
| Max Scaling Amount | $2,000,000 | — |
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
Funded Elite — Unique Features
- Automatic Free Retry (Second Chance)
- Flash Activation: start for $5
- Customizable profit split (60-95%)
- Customizable leverage (1:30 to 1:100)
- Payout requests twice per week
- Up to $300K funding
- Lite challenges from $13
- MetaTrader 5 and TradeLocker
- 5 markets incl. Stocks
Key Selling Points
- Automatic Free Retry (Second Chance system)
- Flash Activation: start any account for $5, pay after passing
- Customizable profit split (60-95%) at checkout
- Customizable leverage (1:30 to 1:100)
- Payout requests twice per week
- Up to $300K simulated funding
- Lite challenges from just $13
- Officially licensed MetaTrader 5 and TradeLocker
- 5 markets: Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Crypto
- 24/7 support on chat and Discord
Our Verdict
Funded Elite wins in 4 of 9 categories
Funded Elite has an edge over FTMO, based on our data-driven analysis across multiple comparison criteria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which firm has better profit split?
Funded Elite (95% vs 90%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
Funded Elite ($13 vs $79)
Which firm has more lenient trading rules?
Funded Elite
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.
