FTMO vs FundedNext
Published rules side by side, from each firm's own pages. No verdict: which rules suit you depends on how you trade.
FTMO rules as of FundedNext rules as of How we source this
| Rule | FTMO | FundedNext |
|---|---|---|
| Plans | 3: 2-Step Challenge, 1-Step Challenge, Instant Account | 4: Stellar 2-Step, Stellar 1-Step, Stellar Lite, Stellar Instant |
| Evaluation types | 1-step, 2-step, Instant | 1-step, 2-step, Instant |
| Daily loss limit | 3%–5% | 3%–5%; none on Stellar Instant |
| Breaching the daily limit | Fails the account | Fails the account |
| Max drawdown | 10% | 6%–10% |
| Drawdown types | Static, Trailing, End-of-day trailing | Static, Trailing |
| Profit targets | 2-step: 10% + 5%; 1-step: 10%; Instant: none | 2-step: 8% + 5% or 8% + 4%; 1-step: 10%; Instant: none |
| Account sizes | 5K–200K | 2K–50K |
| Fees (list price) | €79–€2,999 | $32.99–$599.99 |
| Profit split | 90% | 80%–95% |
| Forex leverage | 1:100 | 1:30–1:100 |
| Forex commission | $5 per lot (side not stated) | $10–$14 per lot round turn |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView | MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader |
| Account currencies | USD, EUR, GBP | USD |
| News trading | No rule recorded on 3 (of 3 plans) | Allowed with limits on 4 (of 4 plans) |
| Consistency rule | On 2 of 3 plans | None recorded |
| Rules checked | 30 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
Ranges cover every plan each firm offers. Fees are list prices in each firm's own currency, before promotions. Rows where both firms match are shaded.
What's different
- FTMO has plans with a end-of-day trailing max drawdown; FundedNext has none on this site.
- FundedNext has a plan with no daily loss limit (Stellar Instant); every FTMO plan has one.
- TradingView is available at FTMO but not FundedNext.
- Match-Trader is available at FundedNext but not FTMO.
- FTMO publishes fees in EUR, FundedNext in USD.
What's the same
- Both have plans with a static max drawdown.
- Both have plans with a trailing max drawdown.
- Both offer 1-step evaluations, 2-step evaluations and instant accounts.
- Both support MT4, MT5, cTrader.
At a 50,000 account
Every plan at both firms that offers a 50,000 account, with the limits worked out at the starting balance.
| Firm | Plan | Daily loss | Max drawdown | Profit target | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTMO | 2-Step Challenge | $2,500 (5%) | $5,000 (10%) static | 10% + 5% | €345 |
| FTMO | 1-Step Challenge | $1,500 (3%) | $5,000 (10%) end-of-day trailing | 10% | €319 |
| FTMO | Instant Account | $1,500 (3%) | $5,000 (10%) trailing | None | €1,499 |
| FundedNext | Stellar 2-Step | $2,500 (5%) | $5,000 (10%) static | 8% + 5% | $299.99 |
| FundedNext | Stellar 1-Step | $1,500 (3%) | $3,000 (6%) static | 10% | $329.99 |
| FundedNext | Stellar Lite | $2,000 (4%) | $4,000 (8%) static | 8% + 4% | $229.99 |
Amounts in each firm's first account currency. Daily limits based on the day's starting value move with your balance; the methodology explains each type.
Check a trade against either firm
The calculator applies each plan's exact daily loss and drawdown rules to your account: FTMO in the calculator · FundedNext in the calculator.
FTMO vs FundedNext: common questions
- What is the difference between FTMO and FundedNext's daily loss limit?
- FTMO: 2-Step Challenge 5%; 1-Step Challenge 3%; Instant Account 3%. FundedNext: Stellar 2-Step 5%; Stellar 1-Step 3%; Stellar Lite 4%; Stellar Instant none. Rules checked 30 Oct 2026 (FTMO) and 30 Oct 2026 (FundedNext) from each firm's own pages.
- Do FTMO and FundedNext use a static or trailing drawdown?
- FTMO: 2-Step Challenge 10% static; 1-Step Challenge 10% end-of-day trailing; Instant Account 10% trailing. FundedNext: Stellar 2-Step 10% static; Stellar 1-Step 6% static; Stellar Lite 8% static; Stellar Instant 6% trailing. Rules checked 30 Oct 2026 (FTMO) and 30 Oct 2026 (FundedNext) from each firm's own pages.
- How do FTMO and FundedNext's profit targets compare?
- FTMO: 2-step: 10% + 5%; 1-step: 10%; Instant: none. FundedNext: 2-step: 8% + 5% or 8% + 4%; 1-step: 10%; Instant: none. Rules checked 30 Oct 2026 (FTMO) and 30 Oct 2026 (FundedNext) from each firm's own pages.
- Which platforms do FTMO and FundedNext support?
- FTMO: MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView. FundedNext: MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader. Rules checked 30 Oct 2026 (FTMO) and 30 Oct 2026 (FundedNext) from each firm's own pages.
- What account sizes and fees do FTMO and FundedNext have?
- FTMO: 5K–200K accounts, list fees €79–€2,999. FundedNext: 2K–50K accounts, list fees $32.99–$599.99. Promotions change fees. Rules checked 30 Oct 2026 (FTMO) and 30 Oct 2026 (FundedNext) from each firm's own pages.
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Rules as of 30 Oct 2026. Firms change their rules; each firm page lists its sources and anything we couldn't verify. Check the firm's current rules before buying a challenge.