FTMO takes it, 4 criteria to 1.
A TrueBroker comparison puts two brokers on the same scale: trust scores out of 10, built from regulation, fees, platform, support and verified trader reviews, recomputed daily.
Where does each broker win?
On the five criteria, FTMO scores higher on regulation (7.0 to 6.0), platform (7.3 to 5.8), support (8.5 to 5.8) and trader reviews (8.5 to 7.0), while Apex Trader Funding scores higher on fees (9.5 to 3.5).
| Criterion | FTMO | Apex Trader Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| Fees | 3.5 | 9.5 |
| Platform | 7.3 | 5.8 |
| Support | 8.5 | 5.8 |
| Trader reviews | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Trust score | 7.0 | 6.8 |
How do the facts compare?
| FTMO | Apex Trader Funding | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 | 2021 |
| Headquarters | CZ | US |
| Maximum leverage | 1:100 | not disclosed |
What is FTMO best at?
- Three Czech operating entities named on the site and all verified active on the state register
- Audited 2024 accounts publicly filed, with a clean opinion from Moore Audit CZ s.r.o.
- CZK 2.52 billion of cash on the audited balance sheet at 31 December 2024
What is Apex Trader Funding best at?
- Publishes drawdown, safety net, consistency and payout ceilings as exact numbers with worked examples, before purchase
- A named Texas corporation at a published street address with a named CEO, rather than an anonymous offshore entity
- Risk Disclosure and Terms of Use are both dated 22 October 2025 and state plainly that Evaluation and Performance Accounts are simulated
Full detail, licence tables and the evidence behind every number: read the FTMO review and the Apex Trader Funding review. Scores are recomputed daily and this page updates with them.
FAQ
Is FTMO regulated more strongly than Apex Trader Funding?
FTMO scores better on regulation, 7.0 of 10 to 6.0. The licence detail lives in each full review.
Which has better fees, FTMO or Apex Trader Funding?
Apex Trader Funding scores better on fees, 9.5 of 10 to 3.5. The full cost breakdown is in each review.
So which broker is safer?
FTMO is the safer pick here, scoring 7.0 of 10 against Apex Trader Funding’s 6.8 on regulation, fees, platform, support and verified trader reviews. Both brokers are re-scored daily and this comparison updates with them.
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