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. Always check each firm's current terms before buying.
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.