COMPARISON 2026
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Phidias vs FTMO
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right prop trading firm.
Overall Winner: FTMO
Quick Overview
Phidias
Established 2023·France
DynamiqScore4.5/5.0
Profit Split
80–80%
Evaluation Fee
$120+
Payout Frequency
every 10 trading days (CASH), daily (LIVE)
Payout Speed
Within 24 hours
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)
Detailed Comparison
| Phidias | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Capital | $25,000 – $150,000 | $10 000 – $200 000 |
| Max Capital | $150,000 | $400 000 |
| Profit Split | 80% – 80% | 80% – 90%Winner |
| Evaluation Fee | $120 – $720 | $79 – $1080Winner |
| Payout Frequency | every 10 trading days (CASH), daily (LIVE) | bi-weekly |
| Payout Speed | Within 24 hours | 1 day(s) |
| Commission | $5/lot (Forex) | $3/lot (Forex) |
| Established | 2023 | 2015 |
| Country | France | Czech Republic |
Challenge Rules
| Phidias | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Loss Limit | 5% | 5% |
| Phase 1 Profit Target | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | 3Winner | 4 |
Pricing & Account Options
Phidias
$50,000
Fundamental OTP
$116
$100,000
Fundamental OTP
$145
Popular$150,000
Fundamental OTP
$173
$50,000
Fundamental Monthly
$580
$100,000
Fundamental Monthly
$723
$150,000
Fundamental Monthly
$863
FTMO
$10,000
Normal
€89
$25,000
Standard
€250
$50,000
Advanced
€345
Popular$100,000
Professional
€540
$200,000
Elite
€1080
Ratings & Trust
| Phidias | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|
| DynamiqScore | 4.5 / 5.0 | 4.5 / 5.0 |
| Expert Score | 4.6 (1 reviews) | 4.6 (1 reviews) |
| User Score | 4.3 (2 reviews) | 4.3 (2 reviews) |
| Trustpilot Rating | 3.9 / 5.0 | 4.8 / 5.0Winner |
Features & Platforms
| Phidias | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Platforms | Rtrader Pro, dxFeed, Rithmic | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, DXtrade |
| Instruments | Stock Index Futures, Interest Rate Futures, Currency Futures, Crypto Futures, Agriculture Futures, Energy Futures, Metals Futures | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks, Crypto |
| Scaling Available | Yes | Yes |
| Max Scaling Amount | 15 accounts | $400 000 |
Phidias — Unique Features
- Access to LIVE real trading account
- Futures trading on CME Group markets
- Funded in as little as 3 days
- Up to 15 funded accounts simultaneously
- Daily payouts on LIVE accounts
- Swing trading with overnight/overweek holding
- 24/7 Support in English, French, Spanish
- No daily loss limit on Fundamental/Swing
- News trading allowed on all accounts
- One-Time Payment (OTP) model - lifetime account
Key Selling Points
- Access to LIVE real trading account (not just simulated)
- Futures trading on CME Group markets
- Funded in as little as 3 days
- Up to 15 funded accounts simultaneously
- Daily payouts on LIVE accounts
- Swing trading with overnight/overweek holding
- 24/7 Support in English, French, Spanish
- No daily loss limit on Fundamental/Swing
- News trading allowed on all accounts
- One-Time Payment (OTP) model - lifetime account
FTMO — Unique Features
- Up to 90% profit split
- Unlimited trading period
- 100% fee refund with first payout
- 4 trading platforms (MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade)
- Free Trial available
- Scaling Plan to $400,000
- Premium Programme for top performers
- 1-Step Challenge option
Key Selling Points
- Up to 90% profit split
- Unlimited trading period
- 100% fee refund with first payout
- 4 trading platforms available (MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade)
- Free Trial available
- Scaling Plan to $400,000
- Premium Programme for top performers
- NEW: 1-Step Challenge option
Our Verdict
FTMO wins in 3 of 9 categories
FTMO has an edge over Phidias, based on our data-driven analysis across multiple comparison criteria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which firm has better profit split?
FTMO (90% vs 80%)
Which firm has lower evaluation fees?
FTMO ($79 vs $120)
Which firm has more lenient trading rules?
Phidias
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.
