FTMO Alternatives
Seven CFD prop firms that differ from FTMO on price, funded account rules, payout timing or platform.
Traders look beyond FTMO because its fees are charged in euros, at €540 for a $100K 2 Step and €499 for a $100K 1 Step at list price in September 2026, and because the 2 Step split starts at 80% until a trader qualifies for the Scaling Plan. Funded Standard accounts cannot open or close trades two minutes either side of selected news and must be flat before the weekend, unless the trader picks the lower leverage Swing account on the 2 Step. The first reward cannot be requested until the 14th day after the first trade.
Each alternative sells CFD challenges and differs from FTMO on at least one of those points. Prices are list prices at the time of review, and every firm runs frequent discounts.
FTMO alternatives compared
| Firm | Cheapest $100K two step at list price | Steps | Drawdown type | Base split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTMO | €540 (2 Step) | Two | 10% static | 80%, 90% through scaling |
| The5ers | $405 (High Stakes New) | Two | 8% static | 80%, up to 100% through scaling |
| FundedNext | $399.99 (Stellar Lite) | Two | 8% static | 80% |
| Funding Pips | $466 (2 Step Pro) | Two | 6% static | 80% weekly, 100% monthly |
| FXIFY | $549 (Two Phase Classic) | Two | 10% static | 80%, or 100% with monthly payouts |
| Alpha Capital | $397 (Alpha Pro 6%) | Two | 6% static | 80% |
| BrightFunded | €477 (2 Step Bright) | Two | 8% static | 80%, up to 100% through scaling |
| E8 Markets | No two step; E8 One costs $488 | One | 6% dynamic, locks at the starting balance | 80% by default |
The5ers
The5ers prices in dollars, with High Stakes at $405 (New) or $455 (Classic) for $100K. It allows weekend holding on every programme, and its scaling plan lifts the split through 85% and 90% to 100% as the account grows towards $500,000. The trade offs are an 8% maximum loss and 4% daily limit on $100K, a bar on order execution two minutes either side of high impact news, and a 3.5% payout commission unless the trader takes hub credits. Platforms are MetaTrader 5, cTrader and TradingView, with leverage of 1:100 on High Stakes. It suits swing traders who hold over weekends. See FTMO vs The5ers.
FundedNext
FundedNext matches FTMO’s 10% static limit and 5% daily limit on its Stellar 2 Step at $549.99, with a lower 8% first phase target and weekend holding on funded accounts. It promises to process rewards within 24 hours or add $1,000, excluding bank transfers and manual reviews. On funded accounts, only 40% of profit from trades placed within five minutes of listed high impact news counts, and open risk is capped at 3%. The first reward on the standard option comes after 21 days, and expert advisors are allowed only below $50,000. It suits manual traders who hold positions for days. See FTMO vs FundedNext.
Funding Pips
Funding Pips lets traders choose the payout cycle at purchase: on its 2 Step Standard, weekly at 60%, fortnightly at 80%, on demand at 90% or monthly at 100%. The Standard matches FTMO’s 10% static and 5% daily limits at $652 for $100K, and the 2 Step Pro costs $466 with 6% limits. Funded positions close automatically each day unless the trader buys the Swing add on, and the 2 Step Standard fee is refunded only with the fourth reward. Match Trader is available to US and Canadian residents. It suits intraday traders who want control over payout timing.
FXIFY
FXIFY allows the first payout as soon as the first funded trade closes in profit on its phase plans, and it permits expert advisors on those plans. The Two Phase Classic costs $549 for $100K with a 10% static limit, while the Two Phase Standard at the same price uses a trailing limit. Platforms are MetaTrader 5, DXtrade and TradingView. It suits traders who want an early first payout or use DXtrade. See FXIFY vs FundedNext.
Alpha Capital
Alpha Capital sells Alpha Pro with a choice of 6%, 8% or 10% static limits, from $397 to $527 for $100K, and offers on demand payouts once profit reaches 2% and the best day is no more than 40% of the total. Qualified Alpha Pro accounts cannot hold over weekends, but Alpha Swing, at $577 for $100K, can. Payouts are paid within two business days by Rise, Wise or bank transfer. Platforms include MetaTrader 5, cTrader, DXtrade and TradeLocker. Trustpilot shows no rating for the firm. It suits traders who want on demand payouts on TradeLocker or DXtrade.
BrightFunded
BrightFunded has no consistency rule, allows weekend holding and permits expert advisors. Its 2 Step Classic costs €497 for $100K with 10% static and 5% daily limits. The first payout comes 30 days after the first funded trade, then every 14 days, processed within one day with no minimum. Each qualifying four month review adds 30% to the balance, and scaling raises the split to 90% at the first step and 100% from the third. Trustpilot shows no rating for the firm. It suits patient traders who plan to scale.
E8 Markets
E8 Markets sells one step challenges only. E8 One costs $488 for $100K on its default setup, with a 9% target, a 4% daily limit and a 6% limit that locks at the starting balance, and payouts are on demand from three days into the funded stage. The firm reports a median of 24 hours from request to funds arriving for January to May 2026. Weekend holding is allowed on E8 One and E8 Pro, and traders can configure drawdown and payout share at checkout. Trustpilot shows no rating for the firm. It suits one step traders who want early payouts. See FTMO vs E8 Markets.
How to choose
Start with the rule that pushes you away from FTMO. Weekend holders should look first at The5ers, FundedNext and BrightFunded. Traders who want early payouts should look at FXIFY, E8 Markets and Alpha Capital. Traders who want FTMO’s 10% static floor with pricing in dollars should compare the FundedNext Stellar 2 Step, FXIFY Two Phase Classic, Alpha Pro 10% and Funding Pips 2 Step Standard. The trailing vs static drawdown guide explains why the loss limit type matters.
Read the FTMO review, filter every firm in the comparison table, or browse more comparisons and the CFD prop firms hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cheaper alternative to FTMO?
At list price for a $100K two step, Alpha Capital's Alpha Pro 6% costs $397, FundedNext Stellar Lite $399.99 and The5ers High Stakes New $405, against €540 at FTMO. Each has a tighter maximum loss than FTMO's 10%: 6% at Alpha Pro 6% and 8% at the other two. Frequent discounts at every firm can change the order at checkout.
Which FTMO alternatives allow weekend holding on funded accounts?
The5ers allows weekend holding on every programme, FundedNext on Stellar challenge and funded accounts, and BrightFunded on all accounts. FXIFY allows it on its One, Two and Three Phase plans, E8 Markets on E8 One and E8 Pro, and Alpha Capital on Alpha One and Alpha Swing. Funding Pips closes funded positions daily unless the Swing add on is bought.
Which alternatives keep a 10% static maximum loss like FTMO?
The FundedNext Stellar 2 Step, the FXIFY Two Phase Classic, the Alpha Capital Alpha Pro 10% and Alpha Swing, the BrightFunded 2 Step Classic and the Funding Pips 2 Step Standard all use a 10% static maximum loss on $100K. The5ers High Stakes uses 8% on its $50K and $100K accounts.
Which FTMO alternative pays out soonest?
FXIFY allows the first payout on its phase plans once the first funded trade closes in profit. E8 One allows on demand payouts from three days into the funded stage, and Alpha Capital offers on demand payouts once its profit and best day conditions are met. FTMO allows the first request from the 14th day after the first trade.
Do FTMO alternatives support TradingView?
FTMO supports TradingView, and so do The5ers and FXIFY. FundedNext offers TradingView for analysis only. Funding Pips uses MetaTrader 5, cTrader and Match Trader, Alpha Capital adds DXtrade and TradeLocker, BrightFunded offers MetaTrader 5, cTrader and DXtrade, and E8 Markets offers MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradeLocker and Match Trader.
