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AquaFunded vs FTMO: which prop firm is better? (2026)
We compare AquaFunded and FTMO using the same data: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full table and our verdict are below.
Point by point
| AquaFunded | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.3/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Trustpilot | 3.1 | 4.8 |
| Profit split | 90% | 90% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $279.20 (Two Step Pro) | €499 (1-Step Standard) |
| Programmes | 8 | 3 |
| Platforms | Match-Trader, TradeLocker, MT5, cTrader | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Payouts via | Rise, Crypto, Bank Transfer | Bank Transfer, Crypto |
| News trading | Restricted | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Restricted |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Allowed |
| Hedging | Allowed | Allowed |
| Scalping | Allowed | Allowed |
| Copy trading | Allowed | Not allowed |
| Martingale | Allowed | Restricted |
Our verdict
On our scores, AquaFunded (7.3) comes out ahead of FTMO (7.0).
AquaFunded has the cheaper 100K challenge ($279.20); the cheapest at FTMO costs €499.
Customers rate FTMO higher: 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot against 3.1.
AquaFunded allows more trading styles (news, EAs, weekend holding and so on).
- Choose AquaFunded if you want a cheaper challenge, more programmes to choose from, the Match-Trader, TradeLocker platform.
- Choose FTMO if you want better customer reviews, the MT4, TradingView platform.
The two firms in brief
AquaFunded
AquaFunded has a very broad menu: 1-, 2- and 3-Step challenges, instant accounts and pay-after-pass, with sizes from $2,500 to $400,000. You can trade on MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader or TradeLocker.
FTMO
FTMO, based in Prague, is one of the longest-running prop firms in Europe. You can pick a 2-Step or a 1-Step challenge on accounts from $10,000 to $200,000, and on the 2-Step the fee comes back with your first payout. It is the benchmark most other firms are measured against.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, AquaFunded or FTMO?
On our scores, AquaFunded (7.3) comes out ahead of FTMO (7.0).
Which is cheaper, AquaFunded or FTMO?
AquaFunded has the cheaper 100K challenge ($279.20); the cheapest at FTMO costs €499.
Can I have accounts with AquaFunded and FTMO at the same time?
Yes. You can buy challenges from several firms at once. What almost every firm bans is copying trades between different people's accounts or hedging across firms.