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FundedElite vs FTMO: which prop firm should you choose? (2026)
We compare FundedElite and FTMO using exactly the same data: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. You'll find the full table and our pick below.
Side-by-side comparison
| FundedElite | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.2/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 | 4.8 |
| Profit split | 80% | 90% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $299 (Lite 2 Step) | €499 (1-Step Standard) |
| Programs | 8 | 3 |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Payouts via | Crypto, Bank Transfer, PayPal | Bank Transfer, Crypto |
| News trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Restricted |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Restricted | Allowed |
| Hedging | Allowed | Allowed |
| Scalping | Restricted | Allowed |
| Copy trading | Restricted | Not allowed |
| Martingale | Allowed | Restricted |
What we think
In our scoring, FundedElite (7.2) comes out ahead of FTMO (7.0).
FundedElite has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299), while FTMO starts at €499.
Traders rate FTMO higher: 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot compared with 4.3.
FundedElite gives you more freedom in how you trade, like news, EAs and holding over the weekend.
- You'll probably prefer FundedElite if you want a cheaper challenge, more programs to choose from, to trade on Match-Trader.
- You'll probably prefer FTMO if you want better reviews from traders, to keep more of your profit, to trade on MT4, TradingView.
Meet the two firms
FundedElite
FundedElite offers 1- and 2-Step challenges (including Lite versions and an option with a free retry), instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5. You'll trade on MT5 or Match-Trader.
FTMO
If you've read anything about prop trading, you've probably heard of FTMO. The Prague firm has been around longer than most in Europe and offers a 2-Step or a 1-Step challenge on accounts from $10,000 to $200,000. Pass the 2-Step and your fee comes back with your first payout. A lot of firms model themselves on it.
Questions traders ask us
Should I choose FundedElite or FTMO?
In our scoring, FundedElite (7.2) comes out ahead of FTMO (7.0).
Which costs less, FundedElite or FTMO?
FundedElite has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299), while FTMO starts at €499.
Can I have accounts with FundedElite and FTMO at the same time?
Absolutely. Many traders buy challenges from more than one firm. Just don't copy trades from someone else's account or hedge one firm against another; nearly every firm bans that.