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Head to head · Oct 2026

For Traders vs FTMO

FTMO grades higher overall, 7.6 to 5.1. Across 21 measurable rows, For Traders comes out ahead on 2 and FTMO on 13.

D
For Traders logoFor Traders

Cheap to start and quick with small rewards, but the funded-stage rules and contract favor the house

A
FTMO logoFTMO

Still the benchmark for getting paid, but read the risk clauses before you size up

Key differences

In short

  • A $100K evaluation is cheaper at For Traders ($289 vs $567 at FTMO).
  • FTMO has the stronger payout record (8.4 vs 5.0).
  • For Traders carries more hidden-rule risk (6.8 vs 4.8), led by: 2% floating-loss drawdown protection.
  • FTMO allows more capital ($2,000,000 vs $300,000).
  • Only For Traders sells instant programs.
  • TradeLocker, Proprietary are only available at For Traders.
  • MT4, TradingView, NinjaTrader, Tradovate are only available at FTMO.

For Traders vs FTMO, side by side

The better value in each row is marked

For Traders vs FTMO compared
Criterion
For Traders logoFor Traders
FTMO logoFTMO
Grade
Overall scoreD5.1A7.6
Payouts5.08.4
Rules & transparency4.36.0
Reputation4.58.6
Trading conditions5.56.8
Support6.07.6
Platforms & execution6.37.6
Evidence
TrustpilotHidden (1.8K)4.8 (53K)
Pass rate8%Estimate10%Reported
Hidden risk
6.8 Very highHidden risk 6.8 out of 10, Very high
4.8 HighHidden risk 4.8 out of 10, High
Negative recent reviews18.5%1.5%
Offer
$100K challenge$289$567
Cheapest account$49$90
Max allocation$300K$2M
Max profit split90%90%
PayoutsOn demand on Pay After Pass, Crypto Fast PRO and all…Every 14 days per FTMO Account (immediate for Supreme…
Programs1-step, 2-step, instant1-step, 2-step
Current offer15% OFF· TRADE1520% OFF
Company
Headquarters Dubai, United Arab Emirates Prague, Czech Republic
Years in business311
Trading
PlatformsMT5, cTrader, TradeLocker, ProprietaryMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, NinjaTrader, Tradovate
AssetsForex, Indices, Metals, Commodities, Energies, Crypto, FuturesForex, Indices, Metals, Commodities, Energies, Crypto, Stocks, Futures
EAsRestrictedRestricted
News tradingRestrictedRestricted
Weekend holdingRestrictedRestricted
Copy tradingRestrictedRestricted
HedgingNot allowedRestricted

Which should you choose?

By trading style

Fit by trading style
You are…Pick
BeginnersEither
Experienced tradersFTMO
Swing tradersEither
ScalpersFTMO
EA & algo tradersFTMO
News tradersEither

Verdicts

For Traders verdict

Cheap to start and quick with small rewards, but the funded-stage rules and contract favor the house

Best for: Budget-minded forex, crypto or futures traders who size small, withdraw modest amounts regularly and can live with consistency rules and a 2% open-loss ceiling.

Avoid if: You scalp trades under five seconds, run autonomous EAs or copy trades in, sit through wide floating drawdowns, or are counting on large payouts surviving a discretionary risk review.

Full For Traders review Visit For Traders

FTMO verdict

Still the benchmark for getting paid, but read the risk clauses before you size up

Best for: Disciplined day and swing traders who risk about 1% per trade idea and value an 11-year payout record over the cheapest fee.

Avoid if: You pass challenges with oversized positions, run copy or group setups across accounts, or need rules that cannot be tightened after you pass.

Full FTMO review Visit FTMO

For Traders vs FTMO FAQ

Questions traders ask

Is For Traders better than FTMO?

On our grading FTMO scores higher overall (7.6 vs 5.1, grade A vs D). The better choice depends on your style: compare the rules rows above before buying.

Which is cheaper, For Traders or FTMO?

At list price a $100K evaluation costs $289 at For Traders and $567 at FTMO, so For Traders is cheaper. The smallest accounts start at $49 and $90. Discounts change often, so check the offers page.

Which pays out more reliably, For Traders or FTMO?

FTMO has the stronger payout score (For Traders 5.0 vs FTMO 8.4). For Traders pays on demand on pay after pass, crypto fast pro and all futures accounts; every 14 days on fast, fast static, classic, instant and instant pro; FTMO pays every 14 days per ftmo account (immediate for supreme premium traders); futures cycles need 4-5 qualifying days.

Which has fewer hidden rules, For Traders or FTMO?

FTMO has the lower Hidden Risk score (For Traders 6.8, very high; FTMO 4.8, high). Each review lists the specific rules behind the score.

Is it easier to pass For Traders or FTMO?

For Traders: 8% (estimate). FTMO: 10% (reported). Estimates are a guide to difficulty only; drawdown type and daily loss rules matter as much as the target.

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