Head-to-head comparison · 2026
FTMO vs GOAT Funded Trader
Side-by-side on the metrics that actually matter: true cost to funded, drawdown type, profit split and payout speed.
Quick verdict
- GOAT Funded Trader is $56 cheaper to get funded on a 50K account ($308 vs $364, activation fees included).
- Both use static drawdown.
- FTMO pays out faster (on demand / bi-weekly vs bi-weekly).
- GOAT Funded Trader has the higher maximum profit split, 100% against 90%.
Market
Forex / CFD
Forex / CFD
Founded
2014
2023
Total cost to funded
$364
Best$308
Eval cost
$364
$308
Activation fee
-
-
Pricing model
One-time
One-time
Challenge type
1-Step
2-Step
Drawdown type
Static
Static
Max profit split
90%
Best100%
First profit
90% reward share
80% by default, up to 100% with a paid add-on
Payout speed
On demand / bi-weekly
Bi-weekly
Max account
$2.0M
$2.0M
Consistency rule
Best day max 50% of profit
None
News trading
Allowed
Allowed
Platforms
MT4DXtradecTraderMT5
MT5cTraderMatch-TraderTradeLocker
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
GOAT Funded Trader
Strengths
- No consistency rule and a 10% static max loss
- News trading and weekend holding allowed
- Evaluation fee is refundable, choice of MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader or TradeLocker
Watch-outs
- Two phases to pass (8% then 6%)
- 4% daily loss measured from the higher of balance or equity at 5pm EST
- Payouts every 14 days, 80% split unless you buy the add-on
🐨 Which should you choose?
Choose FTMO if you want faster payouts.
Choose GOAT Funded Trader if you want the lower cost to get funded and a higher profit split.
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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