FTMO vs Lark Funding

Side-by-side comparison of trust scores, profit splits, payout speed, and real trader reviews. Independent data — no sponsored rankings.

FTMO DETAILS

MARKETS: Forex, Indices, Crypto, Commodities, Metals
PLATFORMS: MT4, MT5, cTrader
TYPES: forex, large-cap, multi-asset, Beginner Friendly, Pro Traders, Fast Payout, Large Cap, crypto

+Profit split of 90% exceeds the industry average of 84.6%.
+Fee refund is available
+Founded in 2015, giving it one of the longest operational track records in the industry.
+Weekend and overnight holding is allowed during evaluation phases.
+A recently introduced competitive one-step program.

−Days to first payout of 14 is more than double the industry average of 6.5.
−Profit target of 10% is above the industry average of 8.0%, raising the qualification bar.
−News trading is not allowed at funded, restricting strategy options around major economic events.

+Days to first payout of 1 is exceptionally faster than the industry average of 6.5 days.
+Single-step funding process is faster than the industry average of 1.6 steps.
+News trading is permitted, giving traders additional strategic flexibility.
+Minimum challenge cost of $200 is close to the industry average of $186.7, offering a recognizable entry point.

−Profit split of 80% is below the industry average of 84.7%.
−Max funding of $200,000 is significantly below the industry average of $839,272.7.
−Profit target of 10% is above the industry average of 7.9%, making the evaluation harder to pass.

FTMO

Higher trust score (69/100). Slower payouts at 14d. 90% profit split.

Lark Funding

Lower trust score (59/100). Faster payouts at 1d. 80% profit split.