TL;DR — which one to pick
| Priority | Pick |
|---|---|
| Long operating record / trust | FTMO |
| Lower entry fees / accessibility | FundedNext |
| Maximum profit split | Roughly equal (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.
→ 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 industry trust crises. 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 (depends on account size)
- Refund of evaluation fee on first payout (with conditions)
FundedNext
- Evaluation: two-phase, similar terms
- Express: single-phase
- Stellar Lite / Stellar 1-Step: alternative tracks
- Fees: $59–$1,099
- Details update often — confirm on the official site
Flexibility goes to FundedNext. 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 reliability, where FTMO’s longer track record wins.
4. Platforms
| FTMO | FundedNext | |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | ✓ | ✓ |
| MT5 | ✓ | ✓ |
| cTrader | ✓ | — |
| DXtrade | ✓ | — |
| Match-Trader | — | (some plans) |
FTMO has broader platform coverage.
5. Risks
FTMO
- Higher evaluation fees than competitors
- Consistency rule can disqualify outwardly-profitable accounts
FundedNext
- Short operating history → higher relative shutdown risk
- Rule cadence is fast — terms can shift during a held challenge
- UAE jurisdiction with shifting financial regulation
Who each one fits
Pick FTMO if
- You plan to use the same firm long-term
- You prefer a simpler rule set
- Trust matters more than fee differential
Pick FundedNext if
- You want to test the model at lower cost first
- You want to skip to a single-phase (Express) evaluation
- You like comparing multiple evaluation models
Reminder
Numbers in this article reflect publicly available information as of May 2026. Evaluation terms, fees, and profit splits may change. Verify the latest terms on the official site before purchasing.