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Lark Funding vs FTMO: which prop firm should you choose? (2026)
We compare Lark Funding 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
| 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 |
What we think
In our scoring, Lark Funding (7.2) comes out ahead of FTMO (7.0).
Lark Funding has the cheaper 100K challenge ($370), while FTMO starts at €499.
Traders rate FTMO higher: 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot compared with 4.3.
Lark Funding gives you more freedom in how you trade, like news, EAs and holding over the weekend.
- You'll probably prefer Lark Funding if you want a cheaper challenge, more programs to choose from, to trade on DXtrade, Match-Trader.
- You'll probably prefer FTMO if you want better reviews from traders, to keep more of your profit, more leverage.
Meet the two firms
Lark Funding
Lark Funding offers instant accounts plus 1-Step, 1-Step Max and 3-Step challenges, with no time limit and no minimum days. You trade on cTrader, DXtrade 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 Lark Funding or FTMO?
In our scoring, Lark Funding (7.2) comes out ahead of FTMO (7.0).
Which costs less, Lark Funding or FTMO?
Lark Funding has the cheaper 100K challenge ($370), while FTMO starts at €499.
Can I have accounts with Lark Funding 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.