FTMO vs ThinkCapital: Prop Firm Comparison 2026

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

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	FTMO	ThinkCapital
Trustpilot rating	4.8★ (44,847 reviews)	3.9★ (623 reviews)
Max profit split	90%	80–90%
Evaluation types	1 Step, 2 Steps	Instant, 3 Steps, 2 Steps, 1 Step
Account sizes	$10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K	$2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K
Cheapest challenge fee	€79	$39
Drawdown type	—	Trailing
Platforms	MT4, MT5, cTrader	ThinkTrader, TradingView
Payout frequency	14 days from first trading day	Bi-weekly / Every 14 days (7-day add-on)
News trading	Restricted	Allowed
Automated trading / EAs	Allowed	Allowed
Weekend holding	Restricted	—

Verdict

Both firms advertise the same maximum profit split (90%). ThinkCapital is cheaper to enter, with challenge fees from $39 compared to €79 at FTMO. FTMO supports more trading platforms (3 vs 2).

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 · 1 Step: €199 · Split: 90% to you

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 ThinkCapital — FAQs

Both FTMO and ThinkCapital are legitimate prop trading firms, and the better choice depends on your priorities. FTMO has a higher Trustpilot rating (4.8 vs 3.9).

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

ThinkCapital is cheaper to get funded, with challenge fees starting at $39 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. ThinkCapital account sizes: $2.5K, $5K, $10K, $25K, $50K, $100K, $200K.