Head-to-head comparison · 2026
FTMO vs FundedNext
Side-by-side on the metrics that actually matter: true cost to funded, drawdown type, profit split and payout speed.
Quick verdict
- FundedNext is $134.01 cheaper to get funded on a 50K account ($229.99 vs $364, activation fees included).
- Both use static drawdown.
- FTMO pays out faster (on demand / bi-weekly vs first after 21 days, then every 14).
- FTMO has the higher maximum profit split, 90% against 80%.
Market
Forex / CFD
Forex / CFD
Founded
2014
2022
Total cost to funded
$364
Best$229.99
Eval cost
$364
$229.99
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
1-Step
2-Step
Drawdown type
Static
Static
Max profit split
Best90%
80%
First profit
90% reward share
80% reward share, fee refunded at 3rd reward
Payout speed
On demand / bi-weekly
First after 21 days, then every 14
Max account
$2.0M
Best$4.0M
Consistency rule
Best day max 50% of profit
None
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
MT4DXtradecTraderMT5
MT4cTraderMT5
Strengths & watch-outs
FTMO
Strengths
- One of the longest-running, best-known prop firms
- Single-step evaluation with no time limit
- 90% reward share, no activation fee
Watch-outs
- Priced in euros: EUR 319 for 50K (about $364)
- Fee is non-refundable on the 1-Step
- 3% daily loss limit and a 50% best day rule
FundedNext
Strengths
- Static drawdown and no consistency rule
- Challenge fee refunded with your 3rd reward
- News trading allowed, resets available
Watch-outs
- Two-phase challenge (8% then 4%), minimum 5 trading days
- First payout only after 21 days, then every 14
- 80% reward share, 3% max risk per trade, news profits capped at 40%
🐨 Which should you choose?
Choose FTMO if you want faster payouts and a higher profit split.
Choose FundedNext if you want the lower cost to get funded and more room to scale up.
Written from our verified data for a 50K account, or the closest size a firm offers. Always check each firm's current terms before buying.
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