TL;DR — which one to pick
| Priority | Pick |
|---|---|
| Long operating record / trust | FTMO |
| Lower entry fees and accessibility | FundedNext |
| Maximum profit split | Roughly equal at 80–90% |
| Payout transparency | FTMO (longer track record) |
| Variety of evaluation models | FundedNext |
If you’re uncertain, start with FTMO at a small account size ($10K–$25K) to learn the rule set. The trust margin from FTMO’s decade-long record matters most when you’re new to prop trading.
FTMO review / FundedNext review
1. Operating record
| FTMO | FundedNext | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 | 2022 |
| Base | Czech Republic (Prague) | UAE (Dubai) |
| Years operating | 10+ | ~3 |
FTMO has weathered multiple market cycles and several industry-wide trust crises. By contrast, FundedNext is growing fast but the long-term track record is still being established.
2. Evaluation terms
FTMO
- Two-phase: Challenge (30 days, +10%) → Verification (60 days, +5%).
- Max loss: 10%; max daily: 5%.
- Fees: $89–$1,080 depending on account size.
- Refund of evaluation fee on first payout, subject to conditions.
FundedNext
- Evaluation: two-phase, similar headline terms.
- Express: single-phase.
- Stellar Lite and Stellar 1-Step: alternative tracks for different styles.
- Fees: $59–$1,099.
- Details update often — confirm on the official site before purchase.
In short, flexibility goes to FundedNext while simplicity goes to FTMO.
3. Profit split
| FTMO | FundedNext | |
|---|---|---|
| Base profit split | 80% | 80% |
| Performance ceiling | Up to 90% | Up to 90% |
| First payout | On-demand, then 14-day cycle | 14-day cycle |
Numerically similar. The practical difference is payout (withdrawal of profit shares) reliability — FTMO’s longer track record wins on that axis.
4. Platforms
| FTMO | FundedNext | |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| DXtrade | Yes | No |
| Match-Trader | No | Some plans |
FTMO has broader platform coverage overall.
5. Risks
FTMO
- Higher evaluation fees than UAE competitors.
- Consistency rule can disqualify outwardly profitable accounts.
FundedNext
- Short operating history, so relative shutdown risk is higher.
- Rule cadence is fast — terms can shift during a held challenge.
- UAE jurisdiction with regulation that has shifted multiple times in recent years.
Who each one fits
Pick FTMO if
- You plan to use the same firm long-term.
- You prefer a simpler rule set with predictable updates.
- Trust matters more than fee differential.
Pick FundedNext if
- You want to test the prop model at lower cost first.
- You want to skip to a single-phase (Express) evaluation.
- You like comparing multiple evaluation models side by side.
Reminder
Numbers in this article reflect publicly available information as of May 2026. Evaluation terms, fees, and profit splits change frequently. Verify the latest terms on the official site before purchasing.