Four partners, one table · FundedNext checked 2026-10-18, others 09-26 and 09-27
SMART TRADERS COMPARE FIRST.
Cheapest sticker or cheapest second try? On our numbers they are different firms. See both before you pay.
The cheapest sticker and the cheapest second try are not the same firm, on our numbers.
List prices from our firm pages (FundedNext checked 2026-10-18; FTMO 2026-09-26). FundedNext: $224.98 = $141.99 + $82.99; FTMO: $228 = $119 + $109.
Two prices, two good reasons. Pick yours.
See FTMO's price (no code) →No discount code applies. Partner link at the normal price.
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Check FundedNext's total (code TRUECOST) →See the side-by-side ↓Careful traders compare first.
Nobody expects you to know every rule on day one. What separates a calm start from a scramble is a two-minute habit: put two firms side by side with the whole bill, not the headline. Here is that comparison, done.
Sticker vs. what you pay after one failed attempt (50K)
| Firm | Sticker | After 1 reset | What to know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTMO (Futures) Lowest start | $119 | $228 | No activation; billed monthly | Check FTMO → |
| FundedNext (Futures) Cheapest 2nd try | $141.99 | $224.98 | One-time fee; price and reset re-read on the official page 2026-10-18 | Check FundedNext → |
| Alpha Futures (Standard) | $129 | $238 | Zero plan qualified reset $399 | Check Alpha → |
| IQ Capital (Core) | $179 + $129 | not confirmed | Official page showed a different plan on 2026-10-17 | Check IQ → |
Our firm pages, evaluation + one reset, list prices before any code or sale. We rank by these published numbers; all four firms are affiliate partners, so every button is a paid link and none changes the numbers. Plans differ (monthly vs one-time) and prices change: confirm at checkout. IQ Capital's reset is not confirmed, so we show no total.
Which one fits your situation?
I want the lowest cost to start
FTMO: $119 for the first month, the cheapest of the 11 futures firms on our page. Trade-off: monthly billing until you pass, and no discount code.
See FTMO's price (no code) →#ad No code applies. Check the final price before you pay.
I may need a second try
FundedNext: $224.98 after one reset on our numbers, $3.02 less than FTMO's $228, but $22.99 more if you pass first time. One-time fee, $0 activation.
Check FundedNext's total (code TRUECOST) →#ad We have not verified a specific discount for this code. Read the total before you pay.
Rules matter more than price
IQ Capital: $308 all-in on our page ($179 + $129 activation after you pass), 90% profit split. Newer firm with limited independent payout history; check the live plan first.
Check IQ Capital's plan and fees →#ad Check the plan, price and activation fee on the official site before you pay.
I want a recommendation for me
Answer 3 questions, or put any two firms side by side in our free compare tool. No signup.
Take the 3-question quiz →Open the compare tool →The 60-second routine
- Pick two firms from the table.
- Add one reset to each evaluation price. Write both totals down.
- Read the one risky line in the "What to know" column on the firm's own page.
- Buy only if you're fine paying the bigger total.
Compare done. Check your total on the firm's page.
Check FundedNext's total (code TRUECOST) →Use code TRUECOST, then check your total at checkout
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See FTMO's price (no code) →No discount code applies. Partner link at the normal price. #ad
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Quick answers
Why is FTMO your default pick if FundedNext is cheaper after a reset?
Default means the lowest cost to start one 50K evaluation on our numbers. If you expect to need a second try, the FundedNext card fits better. We show both and the arithmetic.
Are you independent?
We compare on published numbers and show our working, but we are an affiliate for all four firms above, so we earn a commission if you buy through our links. That is why every button says #ad.
Do codes change the table?
No. The table uses list prices. FundedNext's code TRUECOST is entered at checkout; we have not verified a specific discount. FTMO and Alpha Futures have no code.