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FTMO vs SpiceProp: which prop firm is better? (2026)
We compare FTMO and SpiceProp using the same data: published prices, published rules and Trustpilot ratings. The full table and our verdict are below.
Point by point
| FTMO | SpiceProp | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.0/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Trustpilot | 4.8 | 4.0 |
| Profit split | 90% | 80% |
| Max leverage | up to 1:100 | up to 1:100 |
| 100K challenge from | €499 (1-Step Standard) | €499 (Sweet Pepper) |
| Programs | 3 | 6 |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView | cTrader, MT5 |
| Payouts via | Bank Transfer, Crypto | – |
| News trading | Restricted | – |
| Weekend holding | Restricted | Allowed |
| Expert advisors (EAs) | Allowed | Allowed |
| Hedging | Allowed | – |
| Scalping | Allowed | – |
| Copy trading | Not allowed | – |
| Martingale | Restricted | – |
Our verdict
On our scores, FTMO (7.0) comes out ahead of SpiceProp (6.4).
FTMO has the cheaper 100K challenge (€499); the cheapest at SpiceProp costs €499.
Customers rate FTMO higher: 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot against 4.0.
FTMO allows more trading styles (news, EAs, weekend holding and so on).
- Choose FTMO if you want better customer reviews, a higher profit split, the MT4, TradingView platform.
- Choose SpiceProp if you want more programs to choose from.
The two firms in brief
FTMO
FTMO, based in Prague, is one of the longest-running prop firms in Europe. You can pick a 2-Step or a 1-Step challenge on accounts from $10,000 to $200,000, and on the 2-Step the fee comes back with your first payout. It is the benchmark most other firms are measured against.
SpiceProp
SpiceProp prices and runs its accounts in euros. It has four challenges and two instant programs from €1,000, on cTrader or MetaTrader 5, with no time limit.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, FTMO or SpiceProp?
On our scores, FTMO (7.0) comes out ahead of SpiceProp (6.4).
Which is cheaper, FTMO or SpiceProp?
FTMO has the cheaper 100K challenge (€499); the cheapest at SpiceProp costs €499.
Can I have accounts with FTMO and SpiceProp at the same time?
Yes. You can buy challenges from several firms at once. What almost every firm bans is copying trades between different people's accounts or hedging across firms.