FTMO VS SabioTrade
Head-to-head prop firm comparison.
UPDATED 2026-05-24 · 7 axes scored
WINNER · SABIOTRADE · 1/7 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 SABIOTRADE IF PROP-FIRM
- Patient traders (no time limit on evaluation)
- Forex/CFD swing traders
- Traders wanting weekly bank payouts
- Larger account sizes ($100K-$650K)
Side-by-Side Matrix
| METRIC | FTMO | SABIOTRADE |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation Model | Choice of 2-Step Challenge + Verification OR 1-Step Challenge | 1-step challenge: 10% profit target, no time limit |
| Profit Split | 80% baseline, 90% after Scaling Plan thresholds (1-step starts at 90% from day 1) | 80% on $20K-$50K · 90% on $100K-$650K |
| Max Drawdown | 2-Step: 5% daily / 10% max static · 1-Step: 3% daily / 10% trailing end-of-day | 5% daily loss limit (from prior EOD balance) · 6% max trailing drawdown |
| Account Sizes | 5 tiers | 6 tiers |
| Free Tier | No | No |
| Affiliate Program | Yes | Yes |
| Asset Coverage Breadth | 5 classes | 5 classes |
| Asset Coverage | Forex · Indices · Commodities · Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs) | Forex · Indices · Commodities · Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs) |
| Account Sizes | $10,000 · $25,000 · $50,000 · $100,000 · $200,000 | $20,000 · $50,000 · $100,000 · $200,000 · $400,000 · $650,000 |
| Starting Fee | €89 | $119 |
| Payout Frequency | On-demand after 14 days from first trade; bi-weekly after first split | Weekly via bank transfer; fee refunded with first payout |
Asset Class Coverage
Where the two providers overlap and where each has unique coverage.
| ASSET CLASS | FTMO | SABIOTRADE |
|---|---|---|
| Commodities | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Cryptocurrencies | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Forex | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Indices | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Stocks (CFDs) | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| TOTAL CLASSES | 5 | 5 |
Shared · 5
Forex · Indices · Commodities · Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs)
Pricing Tier Map
Full tier ladder side-by-side · names and prices as published by each provider · 6 vs 6 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
SABIOTRADE · 6 TIERS
01
Essential $20K $119
10% profit target, 5% daily / 6% trailing drawdown, 80% split, no time limit
02
Essential $50K $299
Same rules, 80% profit split
03
Prime $100K $549
Same rules, 90% profit split
04
Prime $200K $1,099
Same rules, 90% profit split
05
Prime $400K $1,999
Same rules, 90% profit split
06
Prime $650K $2,989
Same rules, 90% profit split
Risk Rules Comparison
Drawdown rules and payout cadence — these decide whether your strategy survives the evaluation, not just whether you pass it.
| RULE | FTMO | SABIOTRADE |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation | Choice of 2-Step Challenge + Verification OR 1-Step Challenge | 1-step challenge: 10% profit target, no time limit |
| Max Drawdown | 2-Step: 5% daily / 10% max static · 1-Step: 3% daily / 10% trailing end-of-day | 5% daily loss limit (from prior EOD balance) · 6% max trailing drawdown |
| Profit Split | 80% baseline, 90% after Scaling Plan thresholds (1-step starts at 90% from day 1) | 80% on $20K-$50K · 90% on $100K-$650K |
| Account Sizes | $10,000 · $25,000 · $50,000 · $100,000 · $200,000 | $20,000 · $50,000 · $100,000 · $200,000 · $400,000 · $650,000 |
| Payouts | On-demand after 14 days from first trade; bi-weekly after first split | Weekly via bank transfer; fee refunded with first payout |
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
SABIOTRADE · PROFILE PROP-FIRM
Best For
- Patient traders (no time limit on evaluation)
- Forex/CFD swing traders
- Traders wanting weekly bank payouts
- Larger account sizes ($100K-$650K)
Not Ideal For
- Scalpers needing tighter drawdown room
- Traders requiring instant funding
- Strategies that violate 30-day-inactivity rule
Full SabioTrade Review
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