FTMO vs Apex Trader Funding
Side-by-side comparison across all 16 scoring variables. FTMO (83/100, Excellent) vs Apex Trader Funding (72/100, Good).
| — | FTMO 83 Excellent | Apex Trader Funding 72 Good |
|---|---|---|
| Score Dimensions | ||
| Payout Integrity30% | 8.3 | 7.0 |
| Rules Integrity22% | 8.0 | 7.3 |
| Rules Stability8% | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Business Viability18% | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Platform & Execution9% | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Cost Fairness10% | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| Specifications | ||
| Payout Split | 80% standard (90% after scaling plan) | 100% on first $25,000 lifetime profits, then 90/10 |
| Max Funded | $200,000 | $300,000 (up to 20 accounts simultaneously) |
| Payout Cap | None | $4,000/payout at step 6 on $100K EOD. Account closes after 6 payouts — new eval required. |
| Drawdown Model | Static (max 10% from initial balance) | EOD Trailing — ratchets up with peak end-of-day balance, closed balance basis |
| Min Days | 4 | 5 qualifying days per payout cycle (each day must hit minimum daily profit threshold) |
| Challenge Fee | EUR 155–1,080 | One-time: ~$399 eval + $139 PA activation ($538 total on $100K EOD). Frequent 70-90% discount periods. |
| Fee Refundable | Yes — refunded with first payout | No — one-time fee, not refunded on first payout |
| News Trading | Restricted — 2-minute window before/after named events on funded account (evaluation: unrestricted) | Allowed — no restrictions on futures news trading |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade | NinjaTrader, Tradovate (Rithmic-based) |
| Payout Schedule | On demand (min 14 days after first trade) | On demand after 5 qualifying days — 1-3 business days processing |
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The Verdict
FTMO (83/100, Excellent) is the higher-scoring of the two on our composite. Its standout dimensions are score 83/100 (excellent) — payout track record is the longest in the prop firm space, with 11 years of operation and 42,000+ trustpilot reviews at 4.8/5.|static 10% max loss is the most forgiving drawdown model in the peer group; floor never moves with profit.|four platforms (mt4, mt5, ctrader, dxtrade) — broadest standard offering of any major prop firm, plus 20-language documentation.. Apex Trader Funding (72/100, Good) is still worth considering if cme futures intraday traders who can work within an eod trailing drawdown and want the cheapest entry to multiple funded accounts. See each firm's FTMO review and Apex Trader Funding review for the full evidence.