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.
Market
Forex / CFD
Forex / CFD
Founded
2014
2022
Total cost to funded
$345
Best$269.99
Eval cost
$345
$269.99
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
2-Step
2-Step
Drawdown type
Static
Static
Max profit split
90%
Best95%
First profit
80% to 90% via scaling
15% reward in challenge phase
Payout speed
On demand / bi-weekly
24h guarantee
Max account
$2.0M
Best$4.0M
Consistency rule
None
Varies
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
MT4DXtradecTraderMT5
MT4cTraderMT5
Strengths & watch-outs
FTMO
Strengths
- OANDA-backed, 12-yr track record
- No consistency rule
- 99.8% on-time payouts
Watch-outs
- No futures support
- 80% base split undercut by newer firms
- Pricier challenges
FundedNext
Strengths
- 24h payout or $1,000 bonus
- Scales to $4M
- Profit share from challenge phase
Watch-outs
- Many challenge variants
- Rules differ across products
- Pricing varies widely
🐨 PropKoala verdict
FundedNext is cheaper to get funded at $269.99 total. Both use EOD or static drawdown, a plus for both.
This verdict is generated from our verified data. Always check each firm's current terms before purchasing.
Figures are list prices for the 50K account, last updated Sep 2026. Verify all details directly with each firm before purchasing. PropKoala may earn affiliate commissions. Trading involves substantial risk.