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	N/A	4.8★ (53,143 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	90%
Evaluation types	2 Steps, 1 Step	Instant, 1 Step, 2 Steps
Account sizes	$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K	$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	$59	€79
Drawdown type	Static	Intraday trailing / EOD trailing / Static
Platforms	MT5, MT4, TradeLocker, TradingView	MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Payout frequency	Every 14 days	14 days from first trading day
News trading	Restricted	Allowed
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Allowed
Weekend holding	Allowed	Allowed

Verdict

FTMO offers a higher advertised profit split (90% vs 80%). Eightcap Challenges is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $59 compared to €79 at FTMO. Both firms support 4 trading platforms.

True Cost Calculator

See how much it truly costs to get funded at Eightcap Challenges, including multiple failed attempts.

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee

$119

Split to you

80%

Account

$10K

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$238

2 attempts × $119 fee

Net Cost

$238

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

2.97%

Profit needed on $10K after 80% split

Fees shown in USD. Break-even is the minimum profit % you need on your funded account to cover all challenge costs.

Eightcap Challenges vs FTMO — FAQs

Both Eightcap Challenges and FTMO are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. 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.

Eightcap Challenges is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $59 compared to €79 at FTMO.

Both firms can be used by beginners, though the right choice depends on your experience level. Both offer 1-step evaluations suited to beginners. Eightcap Challenges account sizes: $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K. FTMO account sizes: $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K.