Phidias PropFirm vs FTMO
Detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the best prop trading firm in 2026.


Price From
$116
$89
Profit Split
Up to 80%
Up to 90%
Max Drawdown
EOD Trailing
10%
Category
Futures
Forex
Editor Score
4/5
4.8/5
Phidias PropFirm
Pros
- Daily payouts on live account
- Path to live trading after 3 payouts
- One-time payment — no activation fees
- News trading allowed
Cons
- Data feed costs may apply
- 3-day minimum trading requirement
- Max 10 mini contracts on $50K
FTMO
Pros
- Industry leader since 2015
- Up to 90% profit split
- Free trial available
- 4 platforms: MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade
- Unlimited trading period
- $500M+ paid in rewards
- Support in 20 languages
Cons
- Higher challenge fees starting at €89
- 5% daily loss limit
- No crypto payouts