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Head to head · Oct 2026

FTMO vs Goat Funded Trader

FTMO grades higher overall, 7.6 to 3.8. Across 21 measurable rows, FTMO comes out ahead on 13 and Goat Funded Trader on 3.

A
FTMO logoFTMO

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

E
Goat Funded Trader logoGoat Funded Trader

Cheap accounts, a thick rulebook and a payout denial wave: avoid until GFT fixes its payout reviews

Key differences

In short

  • A $100K evaluation is cheaper at Goat Funded Trader ($478 vs $567 at FTMO).
  • FTMO has the stronger payout record (8.4 vs 3.5).
  • Goat Funded Trader carries more hidden-rule risk (8.0 vs 4.8), led by: trade matching with other clients voids payouts.
  • FTMO allows more capital ($2,000,000 vs $400,000).
  • Only Goat Funded Trader sells instant programs.
  • MT4 is only available at FTMO.
  • TradeLocker, Match-Trader, Volumetrica, Quantower are only available at Goat Funded Trader.

FTMO vs Goat Funded Trader, side by side

The better value in each row is marked

FTMO vs Goat Funded Trader compared
Criterion
FTMO logoFTMO
Goat Funded Trader logoGoat Funded Trader
Grade
Overall scoreA7.6E3.8
Payouts8.43.5
Rules & transparency6.03.0
Reputation8.62.5
Trading conditions6.85.5
Support7.63.5
Platforms & execution7.66.5
Evidence
Trustpilot4.8 (53K)Hidden (4.3K)
Pass rate10%Reported8%Estimate
Hidden risk
4.8 HighHidden risk 4.8 out of 10, High
8.0 Very highHidden risk 8.0 out of 10, Very high
Negative recent reviews1.5%94.5%
Offer
$100K challenge$567$478
Cheapest account$90$36
Max allocation$2M$400K
Max profit split90%100%
PayoutsEvery 14 days per FTMO Account (immediate for Supreme…Bi-weekly on most CFD accounts (first reward on demand as a…
Programs1-step, 2-stepinstant, 1-step, 2-step
Current offer20% OFF50% OFF· FIRSTGFT
Company
Headquarters Prague, Czech Republic Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Years in business113
Trading
PlatformsMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, NinjaTrader, TradovateMT5, cTrader, TradeLocker, Match-Trader, Volumetrica, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Quantower
AssetsForex, Indices, Metals, Commodities, Energies, Crypto, Stocks, FuturesForex, Indices, Metals, Commodities, Energies, Crypto, Stocks, Futures
EAsRestrictedRestricted
News tradingRestrictedRestricted
Weekend holdingRestrictedRestricted
Copy tradingRestrictedRestricted
HedgingRestrictedNot allowed

Which should you choose?

By trading style

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

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

Goat Funded Trader verdict

Cheap accounts, a thick rulebook and a payout denial wave: avoid until GFT fixes its payout reviews

Best for: Disciplined manual traders who want a cheap, low-stakes evaluation, trade from one home connection and accept a real risk of payout disputes.

Avoid if: You need dependable payouts, run EAs on a VPS, trade news or scalp, take popular setups that many others also trade, or cannot afford to lose the fee.

Full Goat Funded Trader review Visit Goat Funded Trader

FTMO vs Goat Funded Trader FAQ

Questions traders ask

Is FTMO better than Goat Funded Trader?

On our grading FTMO scores higher overall (7.6 vs 3.8, grade A vs E). The better choice depends on your style: compare the rules rows above before buying.

Which is cheaper, FTMO or Goat Funded Trader?

At list price a $100K evaluation costs $567 at FTMO and $478 at Goat Funded Trader, so Goat Funded Trader is cheaper. The smallest accounts start at $90 and $36. Discounts change often, so check the offers page.

Which pays out more reliably, FTMO or Goat Funded Trader?

FTMO has the stronger payout score (FTMO 8.4 vs Goat Funded Trader 3.5). FTMO pays every 14 days per ftmo account (immediate for supreme premium traders); futures cycles need 4-5 qualifying days; Goat Funded Trader pays bi-weekly on most cfd accounts (first reward on demand as a paid add-on); futures range from twice-monthly windows to every 24 hours.

Which has fewer hidden rules, FTMO or Goat Funded Trader?

FTMO has the lower Hidden Risk score (FTMO 4.8, high; Goat Funded Trader 8.0, very high). Each review lists the specific rules behind the score.

Is it easier to pass FTMO or Goat Funded Trader?

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

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