FTMO6 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
Futures head-to-head
FTMO vs Tradeify
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
Tradeify
8.4/10
Futures with no activation fees and a 90% split
1 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewHead-to-head verdict · FTMO
FTMO wins with 9.0/10 versus 8.4/10 and takes the edge on payouts, rules, support and reputation. Tradeify does better on price.
Full comparison
FTMO6 criteria won9.0/10Tradeify4 criteria won8.4/10- From
- $145
- Profit split
- 90%
- Payout frequency
- Depends on account
- Max capital
- $750K
- Age
- 2 years
- Platforms
- Tradovate, NinjaTrader, TradingView, Quantower, WealthCharts, Sierra Chart
Choose FTMO if you…
- Want the safest firm on the market
- Are a beginner who wants a static drawdown
- Need multilingual support
Choose Tradeify if you…
- Are a futures trader who wants to avoid activation fees
- Want to pass quickly (1 minimum day on Growth)
- Trade both futures and Forex
Price at the same account size
Each firm's cheapest challenge for the same account size (public prices without promotions).
| Size | FTMO | Tradeify | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $189Instant | $552-Step Classic | Tradeify |
| 10K | €791-Step Challenge | $891-Step Daily | FTMO |
| 25K | €1991-Step Challenge | $1491-Step Daily | Tradeify |
| 50K | €3191-Step Challenge | $2491-Step Daily | Tradeify |
| 100K | €4991-Step Challenge | $4291-Step Daily | Tradeify |
| 50K · Futures | $119 / monthFutures Growth | $145Growth | Not comparable |
| 100K · Futures | $169 / monthFutures Growth | $255Growth | Not comparable |
| 150K · Futures | $229 / monthFutures Growth | $369Growth | Not comparable |
Rules side by side
What each firm allows, from our checks.
| FTMO | Tradeify | |
|---|---|---|
| News trading | Restricted when funded (except Swing account) | Not specified |
| EAs and bots | Allowed | Not specified |
| Weekend and overnight | Swing account only | Not specified |
| Time limit | No limit | Not specified |
| Minimum days | Not specified | 1 day (Growth) · 3 days (Select) |
| Consistency rule | 1-Step: best day ≤ 50% of total profit (since 12.10.2026) · Instant: 30% | Not specified |
Criterion by criterion
- Payouts: FTMO 9.4 versus Tradeify 8.4, edge to FTMO.
- Rules: FTMO 9.0 versus Tradeify 8.6, edge to FTMO.
- Price: FTMO 7.4 versus Tradeify 8.6, edge to Tradeify.
- Support: FTMO 9.5 versus Tradeify 8.2, edge to FTMO.
- Reputation: FTMO 9.8 versus Tradeify 8.0, edge to FTMO.
FAQ
FTMO or Tradeify: which one is cheaper?
At 50K, Tradeify is cheaper: $249 versus €319 at FTMO (public prices without promotions).
FTMO or Tradeify: which one pays better?
On our payouts criterion, FTMO scores 9.4/10 versus 8.4/10. Stated speed: 1 to 4 business days at FTMO, on request at Tradeify.
Which is more reliable, FTMO or Tradeify?
On reputation, FTMO scores 9.8/10 versus 8.0/10 for Tradeify. FTMO has been around since 2015, Tradeify since 2024.
Should I choose FTMO or Tradeify?
FTMO wins this head-to-head with 9.0/10 in the YourFunding rankings. FTMO wins with 9.0/10 versus 8.4/10 and takes the edge on payouts, rules, support and reputation. Tradeify does better on price.
