The short answer
FTMO is the industry veteran offering maximum freedom for EAs, news trading, and hedging with a default 90% profit split. OneFunded is a newer alternative with stricter risk controls (3% max exposure per idea) and a lower default split that requires paid add-ons to match FTMO's standards.
Where they actually differ
- Styles (Trading Freedom): FTMO allows EAs without pre-approval, hedging, and unrestricted news trading on Swing accounts. OneFunded requires email approval for EAs (assistants only), prohibits hedging, and monitors a 5-minute news volatility window.
- Payouts (Profit Split): FTMO provides a 90% profit split by default. OneFunded starts at 80% and requires a paid add-on at checkout to reach the 90% level.
- Risk Rules (Exposure): OneFunded enforces a "Max Exposure Rule" where floating loss per trade idea cannot exceed 3% of equity. FTMO does not have per-trade exposure limits, only account-wide drawdowns.
- Platforms: FTMO offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, DXTrade, and TradingView. OneFunded provides MetaTrader 5, cTrader, and TradeLocker.
- Price: A direct comparison is not possible as pricing data for OneFunded challenges was not provided in the records.
Where they are basically the same
- Risk: Both firms utilize equity-based daily drawdown calculations.
- Payouts: Both maintain a standard 14-day payout frequency.
- Platforms: Both offer MetaTrader 5 and cTrader as core options.
- Styles: Both allow scalping and intraday trading.
- Price: Pricing for OneFunded is not available for comparison.
Pick this one if
FTMO
- You want the security of a firm operating since 2015.
- You trade with EAs or use hedging strategies.
- You want a 90% profit split without paying for extra add-ons.
- You use TradingView or MetaTrader 4.
OneFunded
- You prefer using TradeLocker as your primary platform.
- You are looking for "Instant" funding options (not available at FTMO).
- You want the option to reduce payout frequency to 7 days via add-ons.
Frequently asked questions
Does FTMO or OneFunded offer a better profit split?
FTMO offers a 90% profit split by default on its accounts. In contrast, OneFunded starts with an 80% profit split, and traders must purchase a specific "90/10 Profit Split" add-on during checkout to match the percentage offered by FTMO.
Can I use Expert Advisors (EAs) more freely on FTMO or OneFunded?
FTMO is more permissive, allowing EAs for any strategy without prior approval. OneFunded requires EAs to be pre-approved via email and specifically prohibits EAs that execute trades automatically, only allowing those that function as trading assistants for risk management or lot sizing.
Which firm has stricter news trading rules, FTMO or OneFunded?
OneFunded is stricter as it monitors a 5-minute window before and after high-impact news across all accounts and may penalize trades that exploit volatility. FTMO allows unrestricted news trading on its "Swing" account type, only applying a 2-minute restriction window to its "Standard" accounts.
What are the platform differences between FTMO and OneFunded?
FTMO offers a wider variety of five platforms: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, DXTrade, and TradingView. OneFunded provides three options: MetaTrader 5, cTrader, and TradeLocker, lacking the popular MetaTrader 4 and native TradingView integration found at FTMO.





















