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FundedElite vs FTMO: which prop firm is better? (2026)
We compare FundedElite and FTMO using the same data: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full table and our verdict are below.
Point by point
| 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) |
| Programmes | 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 |
Our verdict
On our scores, FundedElite (7.2) comes out ahead of FTMO (7.0).
FundedElite has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299); the cheapest at FTMO costs €499.
Customers rate FTMO higher: 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot against 4.3.
FundedElite allows more trading styles (news, EAs, weekend holding and so on).
- Choose FundedElite if you want a cheaper challenge, more programmes to choose from, the Match-Trader platform.
- Choose FTMO if you want better customer reviews, a higher profit split, the MT4, TradingView platform.
The two firms in brief
FundedElite
FundedElite has 1- and 2-Step challenges (including Lite versions and a free-retry option), instant accounts and Flash Activation from $5. You trade on MT5 or Match-Trader.
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, FundedElite or FTMO?
On our scores, FundedElite (7.2) comes out ahead of FTMO (7.0).
Which is cheaper, FundedElite or FTMO?
FundedElite has the cheaper 100K challenge ($299); the cheapest at FTMO costs €499.
Can I have accounts with FundedElite 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.