4.3 pts
to FTMO
The full 11-factor scorecard.
Each factor scored 0-10 then weighted into the composite. Bars are color-saturated for the winner of each row, dimmed for the runner-up. Weights from the published methodology.
Who wins which category.
Bucket scores are factor-weighted averages within each methodology bucket. Auto-generated from the raw data above — regenerated on every refresh.
Safety 7.1vs7.1
Safety is a tie — both firms land at the same weighted score on this bucket. The differentiator will be your other factor preferences.
Terms 7.7vs7.6
On Terms (Profit Split, Challenge Difficulty, Rule Flexibility, Value for Price), FTMO wins narrowly. Lower entry fee per $1k of funding, looser challenge structure, or better trader permissions tilt this bucket. The trader-facing economics favor FTMO.
Execution & Growth 7.7vs7.0
On Execution & Growth (Trading Conditions, Scaling Potential, Customer Support), FTMO wins slightly. Platform variety, scaling cap, and support responsiveness combined. If you're planning to scale beyond the initial account size, FTMO gives you more headroom.
Social Proof 9.6vs7.0
On Social Proof (Community Sentiment), FTMO wins clearly. Independent reviewer consensus across Reddit, Discord, and YouTube, combined with Trustpilot trajectory. FTMO has the more positive community signal right now.
Top-3 accounts from each firm.
Each account scored individually with our account-level methodology (re-weights factors 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 using account-specific data). Compare apples-to-apples by size and program type.
FTMO TOP-3
Topstep TOP-3
Pick a firm and start the challenge.
Both affiliate links carry our tracking code. Discount codes are firm-published, not exclusives — copy and paste at checkout.
Compare these firms with peers.
Each link is a separate full scorecard. Browse to triangulate the right firm for your trading style.