The Honest FTMO Alternative
FTMO built the modern prop-firm category. Zero Funded is a modern alternative — a browser-native trading terminal with server-side SL/TP execution around 400ms, and payouts in crypto.
| Feature | Zero Funded Traders | FTMO |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price (starter account) | From $24 (3K Two-Step) | €89+ (10K) |
| Profit split | 80% | 80% base, up to 90% scaled |
| First payout | 21 days after first funded trade | First payout typically 30 days |
| Payout method | USDT (TRC-20) by default | Bank wire / Skrill (fiat) |
| Execution latency (server-side SL/TP) | ~400ms | Not publicly disclosed |
| Swap fees | $0 — swap-free by default | Standard swaps apply |
| Weekend holding | Allowed | Allowed |
| Consistency rule | No consistency rule | No consistency on standard |
| Fees refund | 200% fees refund with payout | 100% refund with first payout |
| Rule transparency | One page, plain English | Multiple PDFs |
FTMO is the safest, most established name in the space, and if you want a decade of track record that is a legitimate reason to pick them. What you give up is cost of entry, payout speed, and the friction of fiat transfers.
Zero Funded Traders is a fit if you want lower fees, faster iteration on evaluations, and crypto payouts without touching a bank wire. Our 200% fees refund pays out in the same crypto disbursement as your first payout — you do not wait an extra cycle for it.
If you fail a challenge at FTMO, your evaluation fee is gone. If you fail here, our Retry Policy and the $24 entry point on the $3K Two-Step make it accessible enough to actually iterate. That is the practical difference for most people reading this page.
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Evaluations from $3K to $20K, 80% profit split, USDT payouts on funded accounts.
Comparison based on publicly available information at the time of writing. Competitor rules and pricing change frequently — always verify on the competitor's own site. FTMO is a trademark of its respective owner and is not affiliated with Zero Funded Traders. All statements about FTMO are opinion and consumer commentary.