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Lark Funding vs FTMO: which prop firm is preferable? (2026)
Lark Funding and FTMO are assessed on identical data: published pricing, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full comparison and our conclusion follow.
Detailed comparison
| Lark Funding | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.2/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 | 4.8 |
| Profit split | 80% | 90% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:30 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $370 (3-Step Evaluation) | €499 (1-Step Standard) |
| Programs | 4 | 3 |
| Platforms | cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Payouts via | Rise | Bank Transfer, Crypto |
| News trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Restricted | Restricted |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Allowed |
| Hedging | Allowed | Allowed |
| Scalping | Allowed | Allowed |
| Copy trading | – | Not allowed |
| Martingale | Allowed | Restricted |
Conclusion
On our assessment, Lark Funding (7.2) ranks above FTMO (7.0).
Lark Funding offers the more affordable 100K challenge ($370); the most affordable at FTMO is €499.
Customers rate FTMO more highly: 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot, compared with 4.3.
Lark Funding permits a broader range of strategies, including news trading, EAs and weekend holding.
- Lark Funding is the better choice if you prioritise a more affordable challenge, a wider selection of programmes, the DXtrade, Match-Trader platform.
- FTMO is the better choice if you prioritise stronger customer feedback, a higher profit share, greater leverage.
Overview of both firms
Lark Funding
Lark Funding offers instant accounts together with 1-Step, 1-Step Max and 3-Step challenges, without a time limit or minimum days. Trading is available on cTrader, DXtrade or Match-Trader.
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.
Questions and answers
Which is preferable, Lark Funding or FTMO?
On our assessment, Lark Funding (7.2) ranks above FTMO (7.0).
Which is more affordable, Lark Funding or FTMO?
Lark Funding offers the more affordable 100K challenge ($370); the most affordable at FTMO is €499.
May I hold accounts with Lark Funding and FTMO 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.