FTMO VS Tradier
Cross-category comparison: each provider serves a different trader workflow.
UPDATED 2026-05-24 · 3 axes scored
WINNER · TRADIER · 1/3 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 TRADIER IF DATA-API
- US options traders
- Retail algo traders
- Commission-free trading bots
- Options analytics apps
Side-by-Side Matrix
| METRIC | FTMO | TRADIER |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| Affiliate Program | Yes | Yes |
| Asset Coverage Breadth | 5 classes | 5 classes |
| Asset Coverage | Forex · Indices · Commodities · Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs) | US Equities · US Options · ETFs · Futures · Micro Futures |
| Category | prop firm | data api |
Asset Class Coverage
Where the two providers overlap and where each has unique coverage.
| ASSET CLASS | FTMO | TRADIER |
|---|---|---|
| Commodities | ✓ Covered | — |
| Cryptocurrencies | ✓ Covered | — |
| ETFs | — | ✓ Covered |
| Forex | ✓ Covered | — |
| Futures | — | ✓ Covered |
| Indices | ✓ Covered | — |
| Micro Futures | — | ✓ Covered |
| Stocks (CFDs) | ✓ Covered | — |
| US Equities | — | ✓ Covered |
| US Options | — | ✓ Covered |
| TOTAL CLASSES | 5 | 5 |
Only FTMO
Forex · Indices · Commodities · Cryptocurrencies · Stocks (CFDs)
Only Tradier
US Equities · US Options · ETFs · Futures · Micro Futures
Pricing Tier Map
Full tier ladder side-by-side · names and prices as published by each provider · 6 vs 3 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
TRADIER · 3 TIERS FREE TIER
01
Lite $0/mo
$0.35/trade stocks & options; $0.75/contract micro futures; no desktop app
02
Pro $10/mo
Commission-free stocks & equity/ETF options; $0.35 index options; $0.35/contract micro futures; full platform access
03
Pro Plus $35/mo
Commission-free stocks & equity/ETF options; $0.10 index options; $0.25/contract micro futures; full platform access
▲ Free Tier · Free sandbox: full API access on paper trading account
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
TRADIER · PROFILE DATA-API
Best For
- US options traders
- Retail algo traders
- Commission-free trading bots
- Options analytics apps
Not Ideal For
- International markets
- Crypto
- Non-US exchanges
Full Tradier Review
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