Eightcap Challenges vs FTMO: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

Compare Eightcap Challenges (forex/CFD) and FTMO (forex/CFD) side by side — profit splits, challenge fees, drawdown rules, platforms, and trading restrictions.

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	Eightcap Challenges	FTMO
Trustpilot rating	4.1★ (3,854 reviews)	4.8★ (44,847 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	90%
Evaluation types	1-step, 2-step	2 Steps, 1 Step
Account sizes	5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 200000	$10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	—	$79
Platforms	MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, TradeLocker, TradingView	MT4, MT5, cTrader
Payout frequency	14-day wait between payouts, reducible to 7 with a paid add-on	14 days from first trading day
News trading	Restricted	Restricted
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Allowed
Weekend holding	Allowed	Restricted

Verdict

FTMO offers a higher advertised profit split (90% vs 80%). FTMO challenge fees start at $79. Eightcap Challenges supports more trading platforms (4 vs 3).

Eightcap Challenges vs FTMO — FAQs

Both Eightcap Challenges and FTMO are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. FTMO has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.8 vs 4.1). FTMO offers a higher profit split (90% vs 80%).

FTMO has the higher advertised profit split at up to 90%, compared to 80% at Eightcap Challenges.

FTMO challenge fees start at $79. Pricing data for Eightcap Challenges is not available.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. FTMO offers a 1-step evaluation which can be simpler for new traders. Eightcap Challenges account sizes: 5000, 10000, 25000, 50000, 100000, 200000. FTMO account sizes: $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K.