Comparison
Compare payout terms, drawdown limits, leverage, and critical risk flags in one table.
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| Firm | Status | Target | Daily DD | Max DD | Payout Share | Payout | KYC Friction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alpha Capital Group | Verified | Phase 1 target: 10% | Daily risk-limit framework (up to 5% day-risk model in help docs) | Maximum Total Loss applies (see MTL article by account model) | 80% performance fee share | On-demand or bi-weekly (every 14 days) by selected payout option | 33/100 | Details |
 FTMO | Verified | 10% / 5% | 5% | 10% | Up to 90% | Bi-weekly | 28/100 | Details |
 Fintokei | Verified | Phase I/II/III targets: 2% / 3% / 6% | Plan card based daily loss limit (enforced per selected StartTrader plan) | Plan card based max loss limit (enforced per selected StartTrader plan) | Payout split depends on selected StartTrader option and current payout policy | Instant payout flow available on listed plans; payout option depends on plan | 34/100 | Details |
 E8 Markets | Verified | 6% profit target | 3% daily drawdown | 4% dynamic drawdown | Up to 100% performance payout (rule-based) | On-demand (eligibility-based; product specific) | 35/100 | Details |
 The5ers | Verified | One-step model target structure (see active level in dashboard) | 3% daily pause | 6% stopout from initial balance (dynamic with growth) | Profit split scales by plan (program growth model) | First payout after 14 days, then bi-weekly (funded accounts) | 35/100 | Details |
 Instant Funding | Verified | No fixed profit target (smart-drawdown lock-in model) | 2%-5% daily loss threshold (account option dependent) | Program option dependent (commonly up to 10% challenge-side max loss) | Baseline 80%, upgrade/scaling to 90% under eligible conditions | Funded accounts: on-demand payout flow + scheduled eligibility windows by plan | 34/100 | Details |