The two Forex heavyweights
FundedNext vs FTMO
Which one should you choose in 2026? A criterion-by-criterion comparison.
Our pick
FundedNext
9.0/10
15% of challenge profits paid back to you
2 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewVS
Challenger
FTMO
9.0/10
The original benchmark, the most recognised name in the industry
2 / 5 criteria won out of 5Read reviewHead-to-head verdict · FundedNext
FundedNext wins thanks to payouts guaranteed within 24 hours and its 15% challenge-phase reward. FTMO keeps the edge on static drawdown and ten years of history.
Full comparison
| FundedNext | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|
| YourFunding score | 9.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| From | $549 | ≈ $499 |
| Profit split | 80 → 95% | 80 → 90% |
| Payout frequency | Guaranteed within 24h | After 14 days, then on demand |
| Max capital | $300K | $200K |
| Founded | 2022 | 2015 |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader | MT4, MT5, cTrader |
| Payouts | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Rules | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Price | 8.2 | 7.4 |
| Support | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Reputation | 9.1 | 9.8 |
Choose FundedNext if you…
- Want to be paid quickly and predictably
- Want to monetise the challenge phase
- Trade both Forex and futures
Choose FTMO if you…
- Want the safest firm on the market
- Are a beginner who wants a static drawdown
- Need multilingual support
Head-to-head
