FTMO vs PipFarm: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	FTMO	PipFarm
Trustpilot rating	4.8★ (44,847 reviews)	4.0★ (394 reviews)
Max profit split	90%	70–99%
Evaluation types	1 Step, 2 Steps	2 Steps, Instant, 1 Step
Account sizes	$10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $50K, $100K, $150K
Cheapest challenge fee	$79	$25
Drawdown type	—	Static
Platforms	MT4, MT5, cTrader	cTrader
Payout frequency	14 days from first trading day	30 days (14/7-day add-ons)
News trading	Restricted	Allowed
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Allowed
Weekend holding	Restricted	—

Verdict

PipFarm offers a higher advertised profit split (99% vs 90%). PipFarm is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $25 compared to $79 at FTMO. FTMO supports more trading platforms (3 vs 1).

True Cost Calculator

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

Account Size

Challenge Type

Fee for $25K · 2-Step: €250 · Split: 80% to you

How many attempts?

Drag to model your worst-case scenario

2attempts

1Best

5Worst

Total Spent

€500

2 attempts × €250 fee

Net Cost

€250

✓ Last fee refunded on 1st payout

Break-Even

1.25%

Profit needed on $25K after 80% split

💡 Fees shown in EUR. Break-even is the minimum profit % you need on your funded account to cover all challenge costs. 2-Step includes a fee refund on your passing attempt.

FTMO vs PipFarm — FAQs

Both FTMO and PipFarm are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. FTMO has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.8 vs 4.0). PipFarm offers a higher profit split (99% vs 90%).

PipFarm has the higher advertised profit split at up to 99%, compared to 90% at FTMO.

PipFarm is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $25 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. FTMO account sizes: $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K. PipFarm account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $20K, $50K, $100K, $150K.