ThinkCapitalvsFTMO

FTMO and ThinkCapital both offer a 80% profit split, so the real differentiators come down to cost, capital, and rules. FTMO charges $540 and funds up to $400,000, while ThinkCapital charges $499 and funds up to $600,000. FTMO uses a 2-step evaluation; ThinkCapital uses 2 steps.

ThinkCapital's challenge fee of $499 is lower than FTMO's $540, making it the lower-cost option for traders focused on upfront fees.

Both FTMO and ThinkCapital offer a 80% profit split, so there is no meaningful difference in how profits are shared. Other factors—such as payout frequency, scaling plans, and maximum allocation—are likely to have a greater impact on your decision.

ThinkCapital offers a maximum allocation of $600,000, compared with FTMO's $400,000. Traders looking to manage larger amounts of capital may prefer ThinkCapital.

Both firms use a 2-step evaluation. FTMO requires 4 minimum trading days per phase, while ThinkCapital requires 3. ThinkCapital provides greater scheduling flexibility.

FTMO uses Balance Based drawdown, while ThinkCapital uses Equity Based.

FTMO pays out every 14 days, while ThinkCapital pays out every 14 days.

Both firms have the same payout frequency, so there is no meaningful difference in how often you can request payouts.

Both FTMO and ThinkCapital offer a scaling plan, allowing funded traders to increase their account allocation over time by meeting performance targets.

FTMO holds a 3.4 rating from 7 reviews, while ThinkCapital holds a 2.9 rating from 11 reviews. FTMO scores higher, but ThinkCapital's rating is based on a larger sample size, so both factors are worth considering.