FTMO vs Tradeify: Which Prop Firm Is Better in 2026?
A side-by-side comparison of FTMO and Tradeify on the FundedEnigma Score, pricing, profit split, drawdown model and payouts. FTMO currently rates higher by best-plan Enigma Rating. Our link attributes FTMO sign-ups at the standard price (no discount) and FE applies Tradeify’s discount.
By Steve H — reads every firm’s official rulebook, checks prices and codes daily, and maintains the Enigma Score · Methodology · Editorial policy · Last updated October 4, 2026
| FTMO | Tradeify | |
|---|---|---|
| Enigma Score (firm) | — | 71/100 (B+) |
| Enigma Rating (best plan) | 8.6/10 (Excellent) | 7.4/10 (Strong) |
| Best plan | Pro Evaluation 150K · $269 all-in | Growth Evaluation 50K · $145 all-in |
| Net first payout | ≈ $7,200 net | ≈ $1,350 net |
| Days to first payout | ≈ 7 trading days | ≈ 6 trading days |
| Pass Ease | 80/100 | 80/100 |
| From (with code) | $119 | $145 |
| FundedEnigma code | LINK | FE |
| Current discount | — | 30% off |
| Profit split | 90/10 | 90/10 |
| Drawdown model | EOD trailing (locks at the initial balance) | EOD |
| Payouts | Every 4 qualifying days (Growth) or 5 (Pro); daily on the Live Funded Account | Daily (Select Daily) · every 5 winning days (Growth / Select Flex) · instant on goal (Lightning) |
| Max allocation | $150K per account; 3 Sim-Funded accounts at once ($450K) | $150K ($300K Select limited release) |
| Type | Futures | Futures |
Why each best plan scores the way it does
FTMO's best plan rates higher (8.6/10 (Excellent)). Reasons come from each plan's own rules and price, judged against plans with the same drawdown type.
FTMOPro Evaluation 150K
- +End-of-day drawdown in eval
- +End-of-day drawdown once funded, locks at the start balance
- +No consistency rule once funded
- +Higher first-payout return per $ than most plans in this market
- +Withdraw up to $100,800/month across 3 accounts
- +Reviews praise: Helpful support (12%)
- +Reviews praise: Clear rules (8%)
- −Daily loss limit $2,000
- −50% consistency rule in eval
- −First payout capped at $8,000
TradeifyGrowth Evaluation 50K
- +End-of-day drawdown in eval
- +End-of-day drawdown once funded
- +No consistency rule in eval
- +Pass in as little as 1 day
- +90% profit split
- +Reviews praise: Fast payouts (8%)
- −Daily loss limit $1,250
- −35% consistency rule once funded
- −$3,000 profit buffer before the first withdrawal
- −Withdrawals capped at about $31,500/month across 5 accounts
- −First payout capped at $1,500
- −Reviews mention: Account blocks / KYC disputes (15%)
- −Reviews mention: Scam accusations (7%)
Key differences
- FTMO is cheaper to start — from $119 vs $145 (a $26 difference) with code LINK.
- Drawdown models differ: FTMO uses EOD trailing (locks at the initial balance), while Tradeify uses EOD — often the deciding factor for active traders.
- Payout schedules differ: FTMO — Every 4 qualifying days (Growth) or 5 (Pro); daily on the Live Funded Account; Tradeify — Daily (Select Daily) · every 5 winning days (Growth / Select Flex) · instant on goal (Lightning).
- Tradeify has the bigger live discount right now — 30% off vs no current discount, via code FE (Tradeify) / no code needed (sign up through our link) (FTMO).
Which should you choose?
Choose FTMO if you want a lower entry cost.
Choose Tradeify if you want a bigger current discount (30% off) and a higher overall Enigma Score.
Frequently asked questions
- Is FTMO or Tradeify better?
- By best-plan Enigma Rating, FTMO rates higher (8.6/10 (Excellent)). Both list verified pricing and their FundedEnigma affiliate discount — the better choice depends on your priorities (cost, drawdown model, payout speed).
- Which is cheaper, FTMO or Tradeify?
- FTMO is cheaper to start, from $119 with no code needed (sign up through our link) versus $145 for Tradeify.
- How do payouts compare?
- FTMO pays out every 4 qualifying days (growth) or 5 (pro); daily on the live funded account, while Tradeify pays out daily (select daily) · every 5 winning days (growth / select flex) · instant on goal (lightning). Check each firm's first-payout rules on its review page before deciding.
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