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FTMO vs FundingPips: which prop firm is preferable? (2026)
FTMO and FundingPips are assessed on identical data: published pricing, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full comparison and our conclusion follow.
Detailed comparison
| FTMO | FundingPips | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.0/10 | 6.1/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Profit split | 90% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | €499 (1-Step Standard) | $466 (2 Step Pro) |
| Programs | 3 | 5 |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView | MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, TradeLocker |
| Payouts via | Bank Transfer, Crypto | Bank Transfer, Crypto |
| News trading | Restricted | – |
| Weekend holding | Restricted | – |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Restricted |
| Hedging | Allowed | – |
| Scalping | Allowed | – |
| Copy trading | Not allowed | Restricted |
| Martingale | Restricted | – |
Conclusion
On our assessment, FTMO (7.0) ranks above FundingPips (6.1).
FundingPips offers the more affordable 100K challenge ($466); the most affordable at FTMO is €499.
Customers rate FTMO more highly: 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot, compared with 4.5.
FTMO permits a broader range of strategies, including news trading, EAs and weekend holding.
- FTMO is the better choice if you prioritise stronger customer feedback, a higher profit share, the MT4, TradingView platform.
- FundingPips is the better choice if you prioritise a more affordable challenge, a wider selection of programmes, the Match-Trader, TradeLocker platform.
Overview of both firms
FTMO
Headquartered in Prague, FTMO ranks among Europe's most established prop firms. Traders may select a 2-Step or 1-Step challenge on accounts between $10,000 and $200,000; on the 2-Step, the fee is refunded with the first payout. FTMO is widely regarded as the industry reference point.
FundingPips
Established in Dubai in 2022, FundingPips has become one of the industry's largest firms. It operates five models: a 1-Step, three 2-Step variants and Zero, an instantly funded account without evaluation. Notably, traders select their payout frequency, with less frequent withdrawals attracting a higher share.
Questions and answers
Which is preferable, FTMO or FundingPips?
On our assessment, FTMO (7.0) ranks above FundingPips (6.1).
Which is more affordable, FTMO or FundingPips?
FundingPips offers the more affordable 100K challenge ($466); the most affordable at FTMO is €499.
May I hold accounts with FTMO and FundingPips simultaneously?
Yes. Purchasing challenges from several firms is permitted. What virtually every firm prohibits is copying trades between different individuals' accounts or hedging positions across firms.