FTMO vs Lark Funding: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	FTMO	Lark Funding
Trustpilot rating	4.8★ (44,847 reviews)	4.4★ (603 reviews)
Max profit split	90%	80–90%
Evaluation types	1 Step, 2 Steps	3 Steps, 1 Step, Instant
Account sizes	$10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K	$5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	€79	$105
Drawdown type	—	Static / Trailing
Platforms	MT4, MT5, cTrader	cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader
Payout frequency	14 days from first trading day	Every 14 days / First on demand, then every 30 days
News trading	Restricted	Allowed
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Allowed
Weekend holding	Restricted	Restricted

Verdict

Both firms advertise the same maximum profit split (90%). FTMO is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from €79 compared to $105 at Lark Funding. Both firms support 3 trading platforms.

True Cost Calculator

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

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee

€199

Split to you

90%

Account

$25K

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

€398

2 attempts × €199 fee

Net Cost

€398

No fee refund on this plan

Break-Even

1.77%

Profit needed on $25K after 90% split

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

FTMO vs Lark Funding — FAQs

Both FTMO and Lark Funding are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. FTMO has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.8 vs 4.4).

Both FTMO and Lark Funding advertise the same maximum profit split of 90%.

FTMO is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at €79 compared to $105 at Lark Funding.

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