For Traders vs QT Funded: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

For Traders review →QT Funded review →

	For Traders	QT Funded
Trustpilot rating	4.0★ (1,640 reviews)	4.0★ (12,832 reviews)
Max profit split	80%	80–100%
Evaluation types	1 Step, Instant, 3 Steps, 2 Steps	1 Step, Instant, 2 Steps
Account sizes	$3K, $6K, $15K, $25K, $50K, $100K	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	$23	$35 Pay-later option: $12.50 + $70 activation
Drawdown type	Static	Static / Trailing
Platforms	MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker	TradeLocker, cTrader, MT5
Payout frequency	On-demand / Bi-weekly	Every 4 days / Every 14 days
News trading	Restricted	Restricted
Automated trading / EAs	Restricted	Restricted
Weekend holding	Allowed	Allowed

Verdict

QT Funded offers a higher advertised profit split (100% vs 80%). For Traders is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $23 compared to $35 at QT Funded. 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 QT Funded — FAQs

Both For Traders and QT Funded are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. Both have a Trustpilot rating of 4.0. QT Funded offers a higher profit split (100% vs 80%).

QT Funded has the higher advertised profit split at up to 100%, compared to 80% at For Traders.

For Traders is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $23 compared to $35 at QT Funded.

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. QT Funded account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K.