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Lark Funding vs FTMO (2026): who wins?
Same data for both: published prices, published rules, Trustpilot. Table and verdict below.
Head to head
| Lark Funding | FTMO | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.2/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 | 4.8 |
| Profit split | 80% | 90% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:30 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | $370 (3-Step Evaluation) | €499 (1-Step Standard) |
| Programs | 4 | 3 |
| Platforms | cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView |
| Payouts via | Rise | Bank Transfer, Crypto |
| News trading | Allowed | Restricted |
| Weekend holding | Restricted | Restricted |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Allowed |
| Hedging | Allowed | Allowed |
| Scalping | Allowed | Allowed |
| Copy trading | – | Not allowed |
| Martingale | Allowed | Restricted |
Bottom line
Lark Funding (7.2) beats FTMO (7.0) on our scores.
Cheaper 100K: Lark Funding at $370. FTMO's cheapest is €499.
Customers prefer FTMO: 4.8/5 vs 4.3 on Trustpilot.
Lark Funding lets you trade more styles: news, EAs, weekend holds and more.
- Pick Lark Funding for a cheaper challenge, more programs, DXtrade, Match-Trader.
- Pick FTMO for happier customers, more of the profit, more leverage.
Quick profiles
Lark Funding
Lark Funding: instant accounts plus 1-Step, 1-Step Max and 3-Step challenges. No time limit, no minimum days. cTrader, DXtrade or Match-Trader.
FTMO
FTMO is a Prague firm and one of Europe's longest-standing prop firms. Choose a 2-Step or 1-Step challenge, $10,000 to $200,000. On the 2-Step, your fee comes back with your first payout. Most other firms get measured against FTMO.
Your questions, answered
Lark Funding or FTMO: who's better?
Lark Funding (7.2) beats FTMO (7.0) on our scores.
Lark Funding or FTMO: who's cheaper?
Cheaper 100K: Lark Funding at $370. FTMO's cheapest is €499.
Can I have accounts at Lark Funding and FTMO?
Yes. Buying challenges at more than one firm is fine. What gets you banned almost everywhere: copying someone else's trades, or hedging between firms.