For Traders vs FTMO: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	For Traders	FTMO
Trustpilot rating	4.0★ (1,640 reviews)	4.8★ (44,847 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	90%
Evaluation types	1 Step, Instant, 3 Steps, 2 Steps	1 Step, 2 Steps
Account sizes	$3K, $6K, $15K, $25K, $50K, $100K	$10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	$23	€79
Drawdown type	Static	—
Platforms	MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker	MT4, MT5, cTrader
Payout frequency	On-demand / Bi-weekly	14 days from first trading day
News trading	Restricted	Restricted
Automated trading / EAs	Restricted	Allowed
Weekend holding	Allowed	Restricted

Verdict

FTMO offers a higher advertised profit split (90% vs 80%). For Traders is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $23 compared to €79 at FTMO. Both firms support 3 trading platforms.

True Cost Calculator

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

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee

$89

Split to you

90%

Account

$6K

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

$178

2 attempts × $89 fee

Net Cost

$178

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

3.30%

Profit needed on $6K after 90% split

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

For Traders vs FTMO — FAQs

Both For Traders and FTMO are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. FTMO has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.8 vs 4.0). FTMO offers a higher profit split (90% vs 80%).

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

For Traders is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $23 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. For Traders account sizes: $3K, $6K, $15K, $25K, $50K, $100K. FTMO account sizes: $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K.