Head to head
FTMO vs Take Profit Trader
FTMO grades higher overall, 8.5 to 6.6. Across 21 measurable rows, FTMO comes out ahead on 16 and Take Profit Trader on 1.
Still the benchmark for getting paid, but read the risk clauses before you size up
The best payout policy in futures, wrapped in funded-stage rules you must read twice
Key differences
In short
- FTMO has the stronger payout record (9.4 vs 7.0).
- Take Profit Trader carries more hidden-rule risk (5.3 vs 0.9), led by: drawdown switches from end-of-day to intraday in pro.
- FTMO allows more capital ($2,000,000 vs $750,000).
- Only FTMO sells 2-step programs.
- MT4, MT5, cTrader are only available at FTMO.
- Rithmic, Quantower are only available at Take Profit Trader.
FTMO vs Take Profit Trader, side by side
The better value in each row is marked
| Criterion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grade | ||
| Overall score | A8.5 | B6.6 |
| Payouts | 9.4 | 7.0 |
| Transparency | 7.3 | 6.0 |
| Rules & trading conditions | 6.5 | 5.6 |
| Reputation | 9.5 | 7.2 |
| Platforms & execution | 9.2 | 8.2 |
| Support | 8.9 | 6.0 |
| Evidence | ||
| Trustpilot | 4.8 (54K) | 4.4 (11K) |
| Pass rate | 10%Reported | 36.2%Reported |
| Hidden risk | 0.9 LowHidden risk 0.9 out of 10, Low | 5.3 HighHidden risk 5.3 out of 10, High |
| Negative recent reviews | 1.5% | 8% |
| Offer | ||
| $100K challenge | $567 | — |
| Cheapest account | $90 | $150 |
| Max allocation | $2M | $750K |
| Max profit split | 90% | 90% |
| Payouts | Every 14 days per FTMO Account (immediate for Supreme… | Daily, on demand from day one of the PRO account (profit… |
| Programs | 1-step, 2-step | 1-step |
| Current offer | — | — |
| Company | ||
| Headquarters | Prague, Czech Republic | Windermere, Florida, United States |
| Years in business | 11 | 5 |
| Trading | ||
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, NinjaTrader, Tradovate | NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView, Rithmic, Quantower |
| Assets | Forex, Indices, Metals, Commodities, Energies, Crypto, Stocks, Futures | Futures, Indices, Energies, Metals, Commodities |
| EAs | Restricted | Not allowed |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Restricted | Not allowed |
| Copy trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Hedging | Restricted | Not allowed |
Prague, Czech Republic
Windermere, Florida, United StatesWhich should you choose?
By trading style
| You are… | Pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Either | FTMO: No time limit, a free trial and clear 2-Step rules help learners, but fees from about $90 to $1,226 and a 10% first target make repeat attempts costly. |
| Experienced traders | Either | FTMO: A static 10% drawdown, scaling to $2M and an 11-year payout record suit disciplined traders who keep risk near 1% per idea. |
| Swing traders | FTMO | Swing accounts allow news, overnight and weekend holds, but only on the 2-Step up to $100K, at 1:30 leverage and with swap costs. |
| Scalpers | Either | FTMO: Scalping is allowed, but a simulated delay of up to 200 ms plus frequent complaints about slippage and gold spreads hurt short-term edges. |
| EA & algo traders | FTMO | EAs are allowed within 2,000 server requests a day, but third-party EAs risk the $400K per-strategy cap shared with other users. |
| News traders | Either | FTMO: News trading is free in evaluations and on Swing and futures accounts, but funded Standard accounts block trades 2 minutes either side of major releases. |
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.
Take Profit Trader verdict
The best payout policy in futures, wrapped in funded-stage rules you must read twice
Best for: Disciplined intraday futures traders on one or a few manually traded accounts who want daily, uncapped payouts
Avoid if: You hold overnight, run bots or cross-account copiers, size up hard at the open, or cannot live with an intraday trailing drawdown
FTMO vs Take Profit Trader FAQ
Questions traders ask
Is FTMO better than Take Profit Trader?
On our grading FTMO scores higher overall (8.5 vs 6.6, grade A vs B). The better choice depends on your style: compare the rules rows above before buying.
Which is cheaper, FTMO or Take Profit Trader?
The cheapest accounts start at $90 at FTMO and $150 at Take Profit Trader. Prices depend on program and size, so compare the challenges tables.
Which pays out more reliably, FTMO or Take Profit Trader?
FTMO has the stronger payout score (FTMO 9.4 vs Take Profit Trader 7.0). FTMO pays every 14 days per ftmo account (immediate for supreme premium traders); futures cycles need 4-5 qualifying days; Take Profit Trader pays daily, on demand from day one of the pro account (profit above the buffer only).
Which has fewer hidden rules, FTMO or Take Profit Trader?
FTMO has the lower Hidden Risk score (FTMO 0.9, low; Take Profit Trader 5.3, high). Each review lists the specific rules behind the score.
Is it easier to pass FTMO or Take Profit Trader?
FTMO: 10% (reported). Take Profit Trader: 36.2% (reported). Estimates are a guide to difficulty only; drawdown type and daily loss rules matter as much as the target.
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