Direct Specification Matrix
Exness vs FTMO
Comprehensive side-by-side comparison of rules, prize structures, and trader experiences. Ratings calculated independently using identical public criteria.
Platform Type
forex broker
prop firm
Founded Year
2008
2014
HQ Country
CY
CZ
Tradable Markets
forex, commodities, indices, crypto, stocks
forex, indices, commodities, crypto
Competition Formats
live account, volume based, deposit required
free, demo
Entry Barrier / Cost
$100 deposit required
Free / Demo available
Typical Prize Pools
$25,000 – $500,000 USD
$10,000 – $50,000 USD
Max Leverage
Up to 1:2000
Up to 1:100
Regulation Status
FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa)
Unregulated / Prop model
Payout Track Record
VERIFIED
VERIFIED
Decision Summary: Which Should You Choose?
Choose Exness if:
- • You prioritize forex, commodities, indices, crypto, stocks markets.
- • You prefer live account, volume based, deposit required formats.
- • You have sufficient trading balance to meet deposit requirements.
Choose FTMO if:
- • You trade primarily on forex, indices, commodities, crypto.
- • You value free, demo structures.
- • You want risk-free demo tournaments.