Goat Funded Trader vs FundingPips
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: FundingPips ($29 vs $36).
- Overall PA Score: Goat Funded Trader 7.2 vs FundingPips 7.9.
Goat Funded Trader stronger on 1FundingPips stronger on 4of 9 lines where both publish a comparable figure
| Goat Funded Trader7.2 PA Score | FundingPips7.9 PA Score | |
|---|---|---|
| PA Score | 7.2 | 7.9 (stronger figure) |
| Trustpilot | No rating4,332 | 4.471,419 |
| Founded | 2022 | 2022 |
| HQ | Not published | Dubai, UAE |
| Markets | Forex, Indices, Stocks, Crypto | Forex, Commodities, Indices, Crypto |
| Challenge types | 1-step, 2-step, 3-step, instant | 1-step, 2-step, instant |
| Entry fee from | $36 | $29 (stronger figure) |
| Cost per $1K allocation | $4.57 | $4.44 (stronger figure) |
| Largest account | $400K (stronger figure) | $100K |
| Profit target | 8% / 6% | 8% / 5% |
| Daily loss limit | 4% | 5% (stronger figure) |
| Max drawdown | 10% | 10% |
| Drawdown type | static | static |
| Profit split | up to 100% | up to 100% |
| Leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 (FX, evaluation) |
| Platforms | MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker, Match-Trader, Volumetrica | MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader |
| Payout frequency | bi-weekly (on-demand available) | weekly / bi-weekly / on-demand |
| First payout (days) | Not published | Not published |
| Min trading days | 3 | 3 |
| Consistency rule | none on 1-step/2-step evaluations | On-demand rewards: 35% |
| News trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Restricted |
| Discount code | 50% off for new customers | 20% off new clients / 15% off existing clients |
| Visit site (opens Goat Funded Trader in a new tab) | Visit site (opens FundingPips 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?
FundingPips scores 7.9/10 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 Goat Funded Trader if
- you trade high-impact news
- you hold positions over the weekend
- you want the fee back when you get paid
- you need TradeLocker and Volumetrica
Pick FundingPips if
- you want the cheaper way in ($29 vs $36 for the smallest account)
- review volume matters to you (71,419 Trustpilot reviews vs 4,332)
- you weigh firm-reported payouts ($326M+ rewards distributed)
Price at each account size
Cheapest program each firm sells at the sizes both offer.
| Account | Goat Funded Trader | FundingPips |
|---|---|---|
| $5K | $36 | $39 |
| $10K | $65 | $72 |
| $25K | $158 | $188 |
| $50K | $308 | $244 |
| $100K | $478 | $444 |
Payouts
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).
FundingPips: weekly / bi-weekly / on-demand. Methods: card (Visa/Mastercard), crypto (USDT/USDC ERC20), Rise, bank transfer. The firm reports "$326M+ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FundingPips | PlatformsRules | none | MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader | |
| FundingPips | Trustpilot scoreReputation | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
| Goat Funded Trader | Discount codeOffers | FIRSTGFT (50% off first account) | FIRSTGFT (50% off for new customers) | |
| FundingPips | Discount codeOffers | FP (20% off (new customers)) | HALLOWEEN (20% off new clients / 15% off existing clients) |
Legit check
Track record, review volume, payout terms and restrictions for each firm, on one page each: Is Goat Funded Trader legit? · Is FundingPips legit?
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Goat Funded Trader or FundingPips?
Smallest published entry fee: Goat Funded Trader $36, FundingPips $29. Cheapest per $1K of account: Goat Funded Trader $4.57, FundingPips $4.44.
Which pays out faster, Goat Funded Trader or FundingPips?
Goat Funded Trader: bi-weekly (on-demand available). FundingPips: weekly / bi-weekly / on-demand.
Which has the higher profit split?
Goat Funded Trader: up to 100%; FundingPips: up to 100%. Headline splits often need scaling or an add-on.
Which is better for beginners, Goat Funded Trader or FundingPips?
On our six-point beginner checklist Goat Funded Trader meets 3 and FundingPips meets 3. The checklist is explained on the best prop firms for beginners page.
Are Goat Funded Trader and FundingPips legit?
Both publish their rules and are listed with sources. See the evidence pages: propanalyse.com/firms/goat-funded-trader/legit/ and propanalyse.com/firms/fundingpips/legit/.