FTMO VS OANDA
Cross-category comparison: each provider serves a different trader workflow.
UPDATED 2026-05-24 · 3 axes scored
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 OANDA IF DATA-API
- Forex algo traders
- FX backtesting (deep history)
- CFD automation
- EA developers
Side-by-Side Matrix
| METRIC | FTMO | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| Affiliate Program | Yes | Yes |
| Asset Coverage Breadth | 5 classes | 4 classes |
| Asset Coverage | Forex · Indices · Commodities · Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs) | Forex · CFDs · Commodities · Indices |
| Category | prop firm | data api |
Asset Class Coverage
Where the two providers overlap and where each has unique coverage.
| ASSET CLASS | FTMO | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| CFDs | — | ✓ Covered |
| Commodities | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Cryptocurrencies | ✓ Covered | — |
| Forex | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Indices | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Stocks (CFDs) | ✓ Covered | — |
| TOTAL CLASSES | 5 | 4 |
Only FTMO
Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs)
Only OANDA
CFDs
Shared · 3
Forex · Indices · Commodities
Pricing Tier Map
Full tier ladder side-by-side · names and prices as published by each provider · 6 vs 2 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
OANDA · 2 TIERS FREE TIER
01
Practice Account $0
Full API access on demo account
02
Live Account Spread-based
Live trading + full historical data API
▲ Free Tier · Free practice/demo account with full API access
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
OANDA · PROFILE DATA-API
Best For
- Forex algo traders
- FX backtesting (deep history)
- CFD automation
- EA developers
Not Ideal For
- Equities data
- Crypto beyond CFDs
- Non-FX asset classes
Full OANDA Review
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