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Head to head · Oct 2026

FTMO vs FundedNext

FTMO grades higher overall, 7.6 to 7.0. Across 21 measurable rows, FTMO comes out ahead on 11 and FundedNext on 5.

A
FTMO logoFTMO

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

B
FundedNext logoFundedNext

Fast, well-documented payouts and fair pricing, wrapped in one of the strictest post-pass rulebooks around

Key differences

In short

  • A $100K evaluation is cheaper at FundedNext ($399.99 vs $567 at FTMO).
  • FTMO has the stronger payout record (8.4 vs 7.8).
  • FundedNext carries more hidden-rule risk (5.3 vs 4.8), led by: 3% open-risk cap, and no stop-loss counts as 100%.
  • FTMO allows more capital ($2,000,000 vs $300,000).
  • Only FundedNext sells instant programs.
  • Match-Trader is only available at FundedNext.

FTMO vs FundedNext, side by side

The better value in each row is marked

FTMO vs FundedNext compared
Criterion
FTMO logoFTMO
FundedNext logoFundedNext
Grade
Overall scoreA7.6B7.0
Payouts8.47.8
Rules & transparency6.05.5
Reputation8.67.0
Trading conditions6.87.4
Support7.66.8
Platforms & execution7.67.5
Evidence
Trustpilot4.8 (53K)4.5 (81K)
Pass rate10%Reported10%Estimate
Hidden risk
4.8 HighHidden risk 4.8 out of 10, High
5.3 HighHidden risk 5.3 out of 10, High
Negative recent reviews1.5%9.5%
Offer
$100K challenge$567$399.99
Cheapest account$90$32.99
Max allocation$2M$300K
Max profit split90%95%
PayoutsEvery 14 days per FTMO Account (immediate for Supreme…Every 5 business days (1-Step)…
Programs1-step, 2-step2-step, 1-step, instant
Current offer20% OFF41% OFF· STOCT
Company
Headquarters Prague, Czech Republic Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Years in business114
Trading
PlatformsMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, NinjaTrader, TradovateMT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView
AssetsForex, Indices, Metals, Commodities, Energies, Crypto, Stocks, FuturesForex, Indices, Metals, Commodities, Energies, Crypto, Stocks, Futures
EAsRestrictedRestricted
News tradingRestrictedRestricted
Weekend holdingRestrictedAllowed
Copy tradingRestrictedRestricted
HedgingRestrictedRestricted

Which should you choose?

By trading style

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

Verdicts

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

FundedNext verdict

Fast, well-documented payouts and fair pricing, wrapped in one of the strictest post-pass rulebooks around

Best for: Disciplined manual traders who always trade with a stop-loss and want cheap two-step challenges with fast, documented payouts.

Avoid if: You scalp sub-30-second trades, run EAs on $50K+ accounts, pyramid swing positions past 3% open risk, or share a device with another trader.

Full FundedNext review Visit FundedNext

FTMO vs FundedNext FAQ

Questions traders ask

Is FTMO better than FundedNext?

On our grading FTMO scores higher overall (7.6 vs 7.0, grade A vs B). FundedNext still comes out ahead on conditions. The better choice depends on your style: compare the rules rows above before buying.

Which is cheaper, FTMO or FundedNext?

At list price a $100K evaluation costs $567 at FTMO and $399.99 at FundedNext, so FundedNext is cheaper. The smallest accounts start at $90 and $32.99. Discounts change often, so check the offers page.

Which pays out more reliably, FTMO or FundedNext?

FTMO has the stronger payout score (FTMO 8.4 vs FundedNext 7.8). FTMO pays every 14 days per ftmo account (immediate for supreme premium traders); futures cycles need 4-5 qualifying days; FundedNext pays every 5 business days (1-step); every 14 days after a 21-day first cycle (2-step, lite) unless a 3-profitable-day or on-demand option was bought; on demand or bi-weekly (instant); every 1-5 days on futures.

Which has fewer hidden rules, FTMO or FundedNext?

FTMO has the lower Hidden Risk score (FTMO 4.8, high; FundedNext 5.3, high). Each review lists the specific rules behind the score.

Is it easier to pass FTMO or FundedNext?

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

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