FTMO7 criteria won9.0/10- From
- €499
- Profit split
- 80 → 90%
- Payout frequency
- Every 14 days
- Max capital
- $200K
- Age
- 11 years
- Platforms
- MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Forex head-to-head
FTMO vs Blue Guardian
Which one should you choose in 2026? A criterion-by-criterion comparison.
Our pick
FTMO
9.0/10
The original benchmark, the most recognised name in the industry
4 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewVS
Challenger
Blue Guardian
8.6/10
No time limit, payouts in about an hour
1 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewHead-to-head verdict · FTMO
FTMO wins with 9.0/10 versus 8.6/10 and takes the edge on payouts, rules, support and reputation. Blue Guardian does better on price.
Full comparison
FTMO7 criteria won9.0/10Blue Guardian3 criteria won8.6/10- From
- $239
- Profit split
- 80 → 85%
- Payout frequency
- Every 2 weeks
- Max capital
- $400K
- Age
- 5 years
- Platforms
- MT5, TradeLocker, Match-Trader
Choose FTMO if you…
- Want the safest firm on the market
- Are a beginner who wants a static drawdown
- Need multilingual support
Choose Blue Guardian if you…
- Hate time pressure
- Want to be paid very quickly
- Use EAs
Price at the same account size
Each firm's cheapest challenge for the same account size (public prices without promotions).
| Size | FTMO | Blue Guardian | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $189Instant | $26.661-Step Nano | Blue Guardian |
| 10K | €791-Step Challenge | $38.661-Step Nano | Blue Guardian |
| 25K | €1991-Step Challenge | $66.662-Step Nano | Blue Guardian |
| 50K | €3191-Step Challenge | $1272-Step Nano | Blue Guardian |
| 100K | €4991-Step Challenge | $2392-Step Nano | Blue Guardian |
| 200K | €9991-Step Challenge | $4602-Step Nano | Blue Guardian |
| 50K · Futures | $119 / monthFutures Growth | $100Futures Reserve | Not comparable |
| 100K · Futures | $169 / monthFutures Growth | $148Futures Reserve | Not comparable |
| 150K · Futures | $229 / monthFutures Growth | $296Futures Reserve | Not comparable |
Rules side by side
What each firm allows, from our checks.
| FTMO | Blue Guardian | |
|---|---|---|
| News trading | Restricted when funded (except Swing account) | Restricted |
| EAs and bots | Allowed | Allowed |
| Weekend and overnight | Swing account only | Allowed |
| Time limit | No limit | No limit |
| Minimum days | Not specified | 5 profitable days per phase |
| Consistency rule | 1-Step: best day ≤ 50% of total profit (since 12.10.2026) · Instant: 30% | Not specified |
| Max leverage | Not specified | 1:30 |
Criterion by criterion
- Payouts: FTMO 9.4 versus Blue Guardian 9.2, edge to FTMO.
- Rules: FTMO 9.0 versus Blue Guardian 8.8, edge to FTMO.
- Price: FTMO 7.4 versus Blue Guardian 7.8, edge to Blue Guardian.
- Support: FTMO 9.5 versus Blue Guardian 8.4, edge to FTMO.
- Reputation: FTMO 9.8 versus Blue Guardian 8.5, edge to FTMO.
FAQ
FTMO or Blue Guardian: which one is cheaper?
At 50K, Blue Guardian is cheaper: $127 versus €319 at FTMO (public prices without promotions).
FTMO or Blue Guardian: which one pays better?
On our payouts criterion, FTMO scores 9.4/10 versus 9.2/10. Stated speed: 1 to 4 business days at FTMO, ≈ 1h on average at Blue Guardian.
Which is more reliable, FTMO or Blue Guardian?
On reputation, FTMO scores 9.8/10 versus 8.5/10 for Blue Guardian. FTMO has been around since 2015, Blue Guardian since 2021.
Should I choose FTMO or Blue Guardian?
FTMO wins this head-to-head with 9.0/10 in the YourFunding rankings. FTMO wins with 9.0/10 versus 8.6/10 and takes the edge on payouts, rules, support and reputation. Blue Guardian does better on price.
