FTMO vs Goat Funded Trader
Rule-by-rule comparison from each firm's own website, last verified . The marked figure is the stronger one on that line.
Quick take
- Cheaper entry: Goat Funded Trader ($36 vs €79).
- Higher headline split: Goat Funded Trader (up to 100%).
- Faster payout cycle: Goat Funded Trader (Daily / on demand).
- Overall PA Score: FTMO 8.1 vs Goat Funded Trader 7.2.
FTMO stronger on 4Goat Funded Trader stronger on 4of 9 lines where both publish a comparable figure
| FTMO8.1 PA Score | Goat Funded Trader7.2 PA Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PA Score | 8.1 (stronger figure) | 7.2 |
| Trustpilot | 4.855,121 | No rating4,332 |
| Founded | 2015 (stronger figure) | 2022 |
| HQ | Czech Republic | Not published |
| Markets | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, Futures (stronger figure) | Forex, Indices, Stocks, Crypto |
| Challenge types | 1-step, 2-step, instant | 1-step, 2-step, 3-step, instant |
| Entry fee from | €79 | $36 (stronger figure) |
| Cost per $1K allocation | €4.99 | $4.57 (stronger figure) |
| Largest account | $200K | $400K (stronger figure) |
| Profit target | 10% / 5% | 8% / 6% |
| Daily loss limit | 5% (stronger figure) | 4% |
| Max drawdown | 10% | 10% |
| Drawdown type | static | static |
| Profit split | up to 90% | up to 100% (stronger figure) |
| Leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, TradingView, cTrader | MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker, Match-Trader, Volumetrica |
| Payout frequency | Reward claim from day 14 after first trade (14-day cycle); approval 1-2 business days, paid 1-2 business days after invoice | bi-weekly (on-demand available) |
| First payout (days) | 14 | Not published |
| Min trading days | 4 | 3 |
| Consistency rule | 1-Step: best day ≤50% of profit; Instant: ≤30% | none on 1-step/2-step evaluations |
| News trading | Restricted | Allowed |
| Weekend holding | Restricted | Allowed |
| Discount code | Not published | 50% off for new customers |
| Visit site (opens FTMO in a new tab) | Visit site (opens Goat Funded Trader in a new tab) |
Not published means we could not find the figure on the firm's own site. Sources are listed on each firm page.
Which should you choose?
FTMO scores 8.1/10 and Goat Funded Trader 7.2/10, a clear but not huge gap. Both are CFD prop firms, so the rule differences below are like for like. Which one is better depends on how you trade, so here is who each firm suits, based only on what they publish.
Pick FTMO if
- you need MT4 and TradingView
- review volume matters to you (55,121 Trustpilot reviews vs 4,332)
- you want the longer track record (operating since 2015)
- you weigh firm-reported payouts ($650M+ paid in rewards)
Pick Goat Funded Trader if
- you want the cheaper way in ($36 vs €79 for the smallest account)
- a higher headline split matters (up to 100%)
- you want a faster payout cycle (daily / on demand)
- you trade high-impact news
- you hold positions over the weekend
- you need TradeLocker, Match-Trader and Volumetrica
Price at each account size
Cheapest program each firm sells at the sizes both offer. FTMO prices in EUR; no FX conversion is applied.
| Account | FTMO | Goat Funded Trader |
|---|---|---|
| $5K | €169 | $36 |
| $10K | €79 | $65 |
| $25K | €199 | $158 |
| $50K | €319 | $308 |
| $100K | €499 | $478 |
| $200K | €999 | $914 |
Payouts
FTMO: Reward claim from day 14 after first trade (14-day cycle); approval 1-2 business days, paid 1-2 business days after invoice. First payout after 14 days. Methods: bank wire, Visa Direct / Mastercard Send (up to $20,000), Skrill (up to $3,000), cryptocurrencies. The firm reports "$650M+ paid in rewards" (homepage, checked 31 Oct 2026).
Goat Funded Trader: bi-weekly (on-demand available). Methods: crypto, Skrill, bank transfer, Rise. The firm reports "$30 million+ rewards distributed" (homepage, checked 31 Oct 2026).
Firm-reported payout totals are the firms' own figures. We have not audited them.
Rule changes
| Date | Firm | Field | Was | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goat Funded Trader | Discount codeOffers | FIRSTGFT (50% off first account) | FIRSTGFT (50% off for new customers) | |
| FTMO | First payout (days)Payouts | none | 14 | |
| FTMO | Payout frequencyPayouts | none | Reward claim from day 14 after first trade (14-day cycle); approval 1-2 business days, paid 1-2 business days after invoice |
Legit check
Track record, review volume, payout terms and restrictions for each firm, on one page each: Is FTMO legit? · Is Goat Funded Trader legit?
FAQ
Which is cheaper, FTMO or Goat Funded Trader?
Smallest published entry fee: FTMO €79, Goat Funded Trader $36. Cheapest per $1K of account: FTMO €4.99, Goat Funded Trader $4.57.
Which pays out faster, FTMO or Goat Funded Trader?
FTMO: Reward claim from day 14 after first trade (14-day cycle); approval 1-2 business days, paid 1-2 business days after invoice. Goat Funded Trader: bi-weekly (on-demand available).
Which has the higher profit split?
FTMO: up to 90%; Goat Funded Trader: up to 100%. Headline splits often need scaling or an add-on.
Which is better for beginners, FTMO or Goat Funded Trader?
On our six-point beginner checklist FTMO meets 5 and Goat Funded Trader meets 3. The checklist is explained on the best prop firms for beginners page.
Are FTMO and Goat Funded Trader legit?
Both publish their rules and are listed with sources. See the evidence pages: propanalyse.com/firms/ftmo/legit/ and propanalyse.com/firms/goat-funded-trader/legit/.