FTMO vs QT Funded
Side-by-side comparison of trust scores, profit splits, payout speed, and real trader reviews. Independent data — no sponsored rankings.
| METRIC | FTMO ✓ VERIFIEDEST. 2015 | QT Funded EST. 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| TRUST SCORE | 65/100 | — |
| PROFIT SPLIT | 80%TIE | 80%TIE |
| PAYOUT DAYS | 14dTIE | 14dTIE |
| MIN COST | $99 | $33BETTER |
| MAX FUNDING | $200,000TIE | $200,000TIE |
| RATING | 4.5/5 | — |
| REVIEW COUNT | 2BETTER | 0 |
| STEPS | 2-step | 2-step |
| DRAWDOWN | Fixed | Static-Balance |
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
QT FUNDED DETAILS
- MARKETS
- Forex, Indices, Metals, Commodities, Crypto
- PLATFORMS
- MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradeLocker
FTMO PROS
- +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.
FTMO CONS
- −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.
QT Funded PROS
- +Overall drawdown allowance is 10%, above the listed firms' average of 7.9%.
- +Minimum challenge cost is $33, well below the listed firms' average of $69.4.
- +Challenge fee is refunded upon successful funding, reducing total trader cost.
- +Three platform options available (MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker) across five asset classes.
QT Funded CONS
- −Profit split is 80%, below the listed firms' average of 83.2%.
- −Max funding is $200,000, below the listed firms' average of $310,294.1.
- −Payout window is 14 days, longer than the listed firms' average of 9.6 days.
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