FTMO VS Marketstack
Cross-category comparison: each provider serves a different trader workflow.
UPDATED 2026-05-24 · 3 axes scored
WINNER · MARKETSTACK · 2/3 AXES
Quick Decision
▶ PICK FTMO IF PROP-FIRM
- Disciplined traders seeking funded accounts
- Forex/CFD scalpers with sub-5% drawdown control
- Traders wanting refundable evaluation
▶ PICK MARKETSTACK IF DATA-API
- Web app developers
- Simple stock charts
- Basic portfolio apps
- Budget-conscious indie devs
Side-by-Side Matrix
| METRIC | FTMO | MARKETSTACK |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| Affiliate Program | Yes | Yes |
| Asset Coverage Breadth | 5 classes | 6 classes |
| Asset Coverage | Forex · Indices · Commodities · Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs) | US Equities · Global Equities · ETFs · Global Indices · Bonds · Commodities |
| Category | prop firm | data api |
Asset Class Coverage
Where the two providers overlap and where each has unique coverage.
| ASSET CLASS | FTMO | MARKETSTACK |
|---|---|---|
| Bonds | — | ✓ Covered |
| Commodities | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Cryptocurrencies | ✓ Covered | — |
| ETFs | — | ✓ Covered |
| Forex | ✓ Covered | — |
| Global Equities | — | ✓ Covered |
| Global Indices | — | ✓ Covered |
| Indices | ✓ Covered | — |
| Stocks (CFDs) | ✓ Covered | — |
| US Equities | — | ✓ Covered |
| TOTAL CLASSES | 5 | 6 |
Only FTMO
Forex · Indices · Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs)
Only Marketstack
US Equities · Global Equities · ETFs · Global Indices · Bonds
Shared · 1
Commodities
Pricing Tier Map
Full tier ladder side-by-side · names and prices as published by each provider · 6 vs 5 tiers.
FTMO · 6 TIERS
01
2-Step $10K €89
10%/5% profit targets, 5% daily / 10% max loss, refunded with first split
02
2-Step $25K €189
Same rules as $10K, refunded with first split
03
2-Step $50K €289
Same rules, refunded with first split
04
2-Step $100K €539
Same rules, refunded with first split
05
2-Step $200K €1,080
Same rules, refunded with first split
06
1-Step $10K €79
10% profit target, 3% daily / 10% trailing loss, 90% split from day 1
MARKETSTACK · 5 TIERS FREE TIER
01
Free $0/mo
100 req/mo, EOD only, 1-year history
02
Basic $9.99/mo
10,000 req/mo, intraday access, all asset types
03
Professional $49.99/mo
100,000 req/mo, real-time updates (sub-15min), commodities
04
Business $149.99/mo
500,000 req/mo, priority support
05
Enterprise Custom
Higher limits + SLA
▲ Free Tier · 100 requests/mo, EOD only, 1-year history
Fit Profile
FTMO · PROFILE PROP-FIRM
Best For
- Disciplined traders seeking funded accounts
- Forex/CFD scalpers with sub-5% drawdown control
- Traders wanting refundable evaluation
Not Ideal For
- High-frequency strategies (overnight/weekend rules)
- Traders who can't tolerate trailing drawdown (1-step)
- US residents under tighter regulation
Full FTMO Review
MARKETSTACK · PROFILE DATA-API
Best For
- Web app developers
- Simple stock charts
- Basic portfolio apps
- Budget-conscious indie devs
Not Ideal For
- Real-time HFT
- Tick-level analysis
- Options/futures traders
- Native SDK lovers
Full Marketstack Review
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