// Prop Firm Comparison 2025
RoyaleFunded vs FTMO vs FundedNext.
The honest, side-by-side prop firm comparison for 2025. Profit split, payout speed, fees, drawdown rules, platforms, refund policy. Updated quarterly with verified data.
// Verdict
RoyaleFunded wins on 6 of 8 categories.
Highest day-one profit split (90%). Lowest entry fee ($49). Fastest payout cycle (14-day on demand). Most permissive rules (news + EAs). Widest platform coverage (MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade). Refundable audit fee. The only category FTMO matches is platform breadth — and the only category FundedNext matches is payout speed.
| Metric | RoyaleFunded // Winner | FTMO | FundedNext | The5ers | MyFundedFX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit Split | 90% | 80% → 90% | 80% → 90% | 80% | 85% |
| $10K Fee | $49 | €89 | $59 | $95 | $84 |
| $100K Fee | $249 | €540 | $549 | $595 | $529 |
| Payout Frequency | Bi-weekly on demand | Monthly | Bi-weekly | Monthly | Bi-weekly |
| First Payout | 14 days | 30 days | 14 days | 30 days | 14 days |
| Time Limit | None | None (since 2023) | None | None | None |
| Drawdown Model | 10% trailing | 10% static / 5% daily | 10% / 5% daily | 5% trailing | 10% / 5% daily |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade | MT4, MT5 | MT5 | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker |
| News Trading | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Restricted | Allowed |
| EAs / Bots | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
| Fee Refund | 100% on first payout | On first payout | On first payout | Not refundable | On first payout |
| Scaling Plan | +25% per 4 months | +25% per 4 months | Yes | Yes (slow) | Yes |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.9 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
RoyaleFunded
★ 4.9 / 5FTMO
★ 4.8 / 5FundedNext
★ 4.6 / 5The5ers
★ 4.5 / 5MyFundedFX
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Comparison data verified Q1 2025 from publicly listed terms on each firm's website. Trustpilot ratings as of January 2025. Pricing in USD where applicable. RoyaleFunded is operated by RoyaleFunded Ltd. FTMO, FundedNext, The5ers and MyFundedFX are trademarks of their respective owners and are not affiliated with RoyaleFunded.