Head-to-head

FTMO vs FundedNext

A direct, side-by-side comparison of FTMO and FundedNext — profit splits, evaluation fees, payout cadence, supported assets, and trading rules. Data pulled live from our firm directory.

Quick verdict

FTMO is best for

copy-trading setups.

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Quick verdict

FundedNext is best for

traders prioritizing profit share (95% vs 90%); scaling toward larger allocations (up to $400,000).

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Cost to first payout

Cost to first payout

What it actually costs to reach payout — a normalized estimate built from each firm's lowest published evaluation cost, monthly fees, and first-payout window. Estimates, not guarantees. Each card shows the assumptions used.

FTMO

estimate

Approx. total

to reach first payout eligibility

Approx. time

17days

from sign-up to first eligible request

Start cost
Monthly fee
None
How we estimated this
  • Adds ~10 calendar days for evaluation completion (most firms require ≥5 minimum trading days).
  • Source — eval fee: €89–€1,080 one-time (refundable on pass); monthly: No monthly fee — one-time challenge cost; first payout: First payout possible after 14 days; reduce to weekly on request.

FundedNext

estimate

Approx. total

$39

to reach first payout eligibility

Approx. time

24days

from sign-up to first eligible request

Start cost
$39
Monthly fee
None
How we estimated this
  • Evaluation path: lowest published one-time evaluation fee.
  • Adds ~10 calendar days for evaluation completion (most firms require ≥5 minimum trading days).
  • Firm advertises no monthly fee.
  • Source — eval fee: $39–$999 one-time; monthly: No monthly fee; first payout: 5–14 days depending on plan.

Trade-offs

Where each firm is weaker

No firm wins on every axis. These are the most meaningful drawbacks of each option — derived from the same structured fields shown in the table, never invented.

FTMO trade-offs

  • Lower profit split

    Pays 90% versus 95% — 5 points less of every funded dollar.

  • Lower scaling ceiling

    Scales to $200,000 vs $400,000 at FundedNext — caps long-term capital growth.

FundedNext trade-offs

  • No copy trading

    Forbids copy / algo bridges. FTMO permits them.

Decision guide

Best for your trader type

  • Highest profit share

    FundedNext

    95% vs 90%

  • Biggest scaling ceiling

    FundedNext

    Up to $400,000.

  • Copy & algo traders

    FTMO

    Copy trading is permitted.

AttributeFTMO

Evaluation Based · est. 2015

FundedNext

Evaluation Based · est. 2022

Cost
Evaluation fee€89–€1,080 one-time (refundable on pass)$39–$999 one-time
Monthly feeNo monthly fee — one-time challenge costNo monthly fee
Evaluation requiredYesYes
Instant fundingNoNo
Capital
Profit split90%95%
Max allocation$200,000$400,000
Account sizes$10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K (USD/EUR/GBP/CZK)$6K, $15K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K
ScalingScaling Plan: +25% balance every 4 months at 10%+ profit over 2 of 4 months.40% scaling every 4 months; up to $4M total allocation.
Payouts
FrequencyOn-demand (default 14 days, weekly available)Weekly (Stellar) / on-demand
First payoutFirst payout possible after 14 days; reduce to weekly on request5–14 days depending on plan
Assets
FuturesYesNo
StocksYesYes
OptionsNoNo
ForexYesYes
CryptoYesYes
Trading rules
News tradingYesYes
Overnight holdingYesYes
Weekend holdingYesYes
Copy tradingYesNo
Technology
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, DXtradeMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader
Data feedPurple Trading / SpotwareGBE Brokers / liquidity providers
Company
HeadquartersPrague, Czech RepublicDubai, UAE

About FTMO

Online evaluation program funding remote retail traders.

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About FundedNext

Rapidly growing prop firm offering evaluation and instant funding programs up to $300K across FX and CFDs.

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Trust & stability

Reputation and rule-change activity

Two added decision signals: a weighted reputation score from independent review sources, and a 90-day view of structural rule-change activity where monitored sources are available.

Reputation

canonical
4.8/ 5
Sources used
1
Confidence
medium

Weighted blend of independent trader-review sources. See methodology.

Rule Stability

last 90d
monitoring status
Last change
Type
Sources monitored
Status
No changes detected in monitored sources

Weekly diff of the firm's published rule pages (terms, rules, FAQ, legal). "No changes detected" only means none of the monitored monitored sources changed — other surfaces (Discord, email, dashboards) are not covered. "Limited" or "unavailable" means our monitor cannot reach enough sources to make an honest call.

Reputation

canonical
4.5/ 5
Sources used
1
Confidence
medium

Weighted blend of independent trader-review sources. See methodology.

Rule Stability

last 90d
monitoring status
Last change
Type
Sources monitored
Status
No changes detected in monitored sources

Weekly diff of the firm's published rule pages (terms, rules, FAQ, legal). "No changes detected" only means none of the monitored monitored sources changed — other surfaces (Discord, email, dashboards) are not covered. "Limited" or "unavailable" means our monitor cannot reach enough sources to make an honest call.

Frequently asked

Common questions

Which has a higher profit split — FTMO or FundedNext?
FTMO pays 90%; FundedNext pays 95% of trader profits once funded. FundedNext pays a higher share to the trader.
Is FTMO cheaper to start than FundedNext?
FTMO: evaluation from €89–€1,080 one-time (refundable on pass). FundedNext: evaluation from $39–$999 one-time.
Which pays out faster — FTMO or FundedNext?
FTMO payouts: On-demand (default 14 days, weekly available). FundedNext payouts: Weekly (Stellar) / on-demand. First-payout eligibility: FTMO — First payout possible after 14 days; reduce to weekly on request; FundedNext — 5–14 days depending on plan.
What's the maximum allocation at FTMO vs FundedNext?
FTMO scales up to $200,000. FundedNext scales up to $400,000.
Can I trade news at FTMO or FundedNext?
FTMO: permits news trading. FundedNext: permits news trading.
Can I hold positions overnight at FTMO or FundedNext?
FTMO: allows overnight holds. FundedNext: allows overnight holds.

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