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Maven Trading vs FTMO: which prop firm should you choose? (2026)
We compare Maven Trading 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
| Maven Trading | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.2/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 | 4.8 |
| Profit split | 80% | 90% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:75 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $299 (3-Step Challenge) | €499 (1-Step Standard) |
| Programs | 7 | 3 |
| Platforms | MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Payouts via | Crypto, Bank Transfer | Bank Transfer, Crypto |
| News trading | – | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | – | Restricted |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Allowed |
| Hedging | – | Allowed |
| Scalping | – | Allowed |
| Copy trading | Restricted | Not allowed |
| Martingale | – | Restricted |
What we think
In our scoring, Maven Trading (7.2) comes out ahead of FTMO (7.0).
Maven Trading 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.
FTMO gives you more freedom in how you trade, like news, EAs and holding over the weekend.
- You'll probably prefer Maven Trading 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, more leverage.
Meet the two firms
Maven Trading
Maven Trading opened in 2022 with some of the friendliest prices around, starting at just $13. Besides 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges, it has instant accounts and Buy Now Pay Later, where you put down $5 and pay the rest only if you pass. There's no minimum number of trading days either.
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 Maven Trading or FTMO?
In our scoring, Maven Trading (7.2) comes out ahead of FTMO (7.0).
Which costs less, Maven Trading or FTMO?
Maven Trading has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299), while FTMO starts at €499.
Can I have accounts with Maven Trading 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.