FTUK vs FundedNext
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: FundedNext ($32.99 vs $109).
- Higher headline split: FundedNext (up to 95%).
- Faster payout cycle: FTUK (Daily / on demand).
- Higher Trustpilot rating: FundedNext (4.5).
- Overall PA Score: FTUK 6.4 vs FundedNext 7.7.
FTUK stronger on 2FundedNext stronger on 6of 10 lines where both publish a comparable figure
| FTUK6.4 PA Score | FundedNext7.7 PA Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PA Score | 6.4 | 7.7 (stronger figure) |
| Trustpilot | 3.8791 | 4.582,278 (stronger figure) |
| Founded | 2021 (stronger figure) | 2022 |
| HQ | Casper, Wyoming, United States | Ajman, UAE |
| Markets | Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, Futures (stronger figure) | Forex, Futures |
| Challenge types | 1-step, instant | 1-step, 2-step, instant |
| Entry fee from | $109 | $32.99 (stronger figure) |
| Cost per $1K allocation | $6.53 | $4.6 (stronger figure) |
| Largest account | $200K | $200K |
| Profit target | 4% (Flex) | 8% / 5% |
| Daily loss limit | 5% | 5% |
| Max drawdown | 6% trailing | 10% (stronger figure) |
| Drawdown type | trailing | static |
| Profit split | 60% up to 90% | up to 95% (stronger figure) |
| Leverage | Forex 50:1 Flex evaluation, 30:1 funded and Instant | Not published |
| Platforms | MT5, TradeLocker, Match-Trader, WealthCharts | MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, TradingView |
| Payout frequency | On demand (instant payouts) once payout requirements are met; Instant: consistency score under 20-40% by level | 14 days (2-Step); 5 days (1-Step); on-demand/bi-weekly (Instant) |
| First payout (days) | Not published | 21 |
| Min trading days | 0 | 5 |
| Consistency rule | Flex funded 20%; Instant 20%-40% by scaling level; none on Flex evaluation | Not published |
| News trading | Allowed | Allowed |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Not published |
| Discount code | 30% off your first purchase (new customers) | Up to 41% off (41% on Stellar 6K/Lite 5K/Instant 2K; 20% on other ≤$50K CFD accounts) (Halloween; homepage countdown ends 31 Oct) |
| Visit site (opens FTUK in a new tab) | Visit site (opens FundedNext 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?
FundedNext scores 7.7/10 and FTUK 6.4/10, a wide 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 FTUK if
- you want a faster payout cycle (daily / on demand)
- you hold positions over the weekend
- you need TradeLocker and WealthCharts
Pick FundedNext if
- you want the cheaper way in ($32.99 vs $109 for the smallest account)
- you care about cost per $1K of account ($4.6 vs $6.53)
- a higher headline split matters (up to 95%)
- you prefer a static drawdown floor (FTUK uses trailing)
- you need MT4, cTrader and NinjaTrader
- review volume matters to you (82,278 Trustpilot reviews vs 791)
Price at each account size
Cheapest program each firm sells at the sizes both offer.
| Account | FTUK | FundedNext |
|---|---|---|
| $5K | $109 | $32.99 |
| $10K | $179 | $59.99 |
| $25K | $349 | $139.99 |
| $50K | $595 | $229.99 |
| $100K | $770 | $549.99 |
| $200K | $2.2K | $1.1K |
Payouts
FTUK: On demand (instant payouts) once payout requirements are met; Instant: consistency score under 20-40% by level. Methods: RiseWorks (USD, payouts above $500), USDT TRC20 / USDC ERC20 (below $500). The firm reports "$12M+ Total Rewarded" (homepage, checked 31 Oct 2026).
FundedNext: 14 days (2-Step); 5 days (1-Step); on-demand/bi-weekly (Instant). First payout after 21 days. Methods: USDT (ERC20/TRC20), USDC (ERC20), Confirmo, RiseWorks, bank transfer. The firm reports "$306.9M+ total rewarded" (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FundedNext | Discount codeOffers | FNTRICK (Up to 41% off (41% on Stellar 6K/Lite 5K/Instant 2K; 20% on other ≤$50K CFD accounts)) | FNTRICK (Up to 41% off (41% on Stellar 6K/Lite 5K/Instant 2K; 20% on other ≤$50K CFD accounts) (Halloween; homepage countdown ends 31 Oct)) | |
| FundedNext | Fee fromCorrection | 59.99 | 32.99 | |
| FundedNext | Stellar Lite: $10K feeCorrection | none | 59.99 | |
| FundedNext | Stellar Lite: $25K feeCorrection | none | 139.99 | |
| FundedNext | Stellar Lite: $50K feeCorrection | none | 229.99 | |
| FundedNext | Stellar Lite: $5K feeCorrection | none | 32.99 | |
| FundedNext | Stellar Lite: daily lossCorrection | none | 4% | |
| FundedNext | Stellar Lite: drawdown typeCorrection | none | static |
Legit check
Track record, review volume, payout terms and restrictions for each firm, on one page each: Is FTUK legit? · Is FundedNext legit?
FAQ
Which is cheaper, FTUK or FundedNext?
Smallest published entry fee: FTUK $109, FundedNext $32.99. Cheapest per $1K of account: FTUK $6.53, FundedNext $4.6.
Which pays out faster, FTUK or FundedNext?
FTUK: On demand (instant payouts) once payout requirements are met; Instant: consistency score under 20-40% by level. FundedNext: 14 days (2-Step); 5 days (1-Step); on-demand/bi-weekly (Instant).
Which has the higher profit split?
FTUK: 60% up to 90%; FundedNext: up to 95%. Headline splits often need scaling or an add-on.
Which is better for beginners, FTUK or FundedNext?
On our six-point beginner checklist FTUK meets 1 and FundedNext meets 3. The checklist is explained on the best prop firms for beginners page.
Are FTUK and FundedNext legit?
Both publish their rules and are listed with sources. See the evidence pages: propanalyse.com/firms/ftuk/legit/ and propanalyse.com/firms/fundednext/legit/.