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Platform Comparison7 min readJuly 20, 2026

FTMO White Label Alternative in 7 Days

FTMO does not license its platform. But the same funded trader technology runs on a $2,500 one-time platform. Launch your own firm in 7 days. No monthly fees.


Does FTMO Offer a White Label Platform?

No. FTMO does not offer a white label version of their platform for other firms to license.

FTMO is a funded trader firm. They built their own proprietary technology to run their business. That technology is not available for purchase or licensing.

If you are searching for "FTMO white label," you are probably asking a different question: can I get the same kind of platform that powers FTMO and similar firms?

The answer to that question is yes.

OptionCostTimelineMonthly Fee
Build from scratch (FTMO-style)$150,000 to $500,00012 to 24 months$0 (but huge upfront)
LaunchPropFirm white label$2,500 to $7,4005 to 7 daysNone
PropAccount~$3,0001 to 2 weeksNone
Match-Trader SaaS$2,500/monthImmediate$2,500/month
B2Broker B2Prop$1,000/monthImmediate$1,000/month

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What Powers Firms Like FTMO

Funded trader evaluation platforms need several core components.

A trading terminal connected to live market prices. FTMO uses MetaTrader 5 infrastructure. Traders see real spreads and prices on a simulated account.

A challenge evaluation engine. This tracks profit targets, max drawdown, daily loss limits, and minimum trading days automatically. When a rule is breached, the account closes. When targets are met, the trader advances to the next phase.

An admin panel for the firm operator. This shows all active accounts, funded traders, payout requests, and risk exposure.

A payment system for challenge fees. Card payments and crypto.

A payout system for funded trader withdrawals.

These components are what make a prop firm work. Several providers offer this as a white label package.

LaunchPropFirm admin panel showing the same components that power funded trader evaluation firms like FTMO

LaunchPropFirm admin panel showing the same components that power funded trader evaluation firms like FTMO


Why FTMO Built Their Own

FTMO launched in 2015. White label prop firm platforms did not exist yet. They had to build from scratch.

Building from scratch cost them years of development and millions in engineering. The result is a sophisticated proprietary system that they have no reason to license to competitors.


Skip the monthly fees

Own your prop firm platform outright. One time purchase.

Full source code. Live in 7 days. No revenue share. No monthly SaaS bill. See the exact platform before paying anything.

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The White Label Alternatives That Do Exist

Several providers now offer what FTMO built. as a white label platform you can brand and launch under your own firm name.

LaunchPropFirm: full source code, Next.js and WordPress, live MT5 pricing, one time purchase from $2,500.

PropAccount

One time license model. Has launched over 100 firms since 2019. Starting around $3,000.

Match-Trader

Monthly SaaS. $2,500 per month entry. Higher ongoing cost but enterprise-level infrastructure.

B2Broker B2Prop

Monthly SaaS. Enterprise level. Starting around $1,000 per month.


What FTMO Does That Most White Label Platforms Also Do

Two-phase evaluation with configurable profit targets and drawdown limits. ✅ Standard on most platforms.

Live MT5 pricing on simulated accounts. ✅ Standard on most platforms.

Automated breach detection. ✅ Standard on most platforms.

Branded trader certificates on passing. ✅ Available on LaunchPropFirm and others.

Affiliate program for referrals. ✅ Available on LaunchPropFirm.

Mobile app for traders. ✅ Available on LaunchPropFirm (Android + PWA).


What Is Different About Building Your Own vs FTMO

FTMO has 10 years of brand recognition. You are starting from zero.

FTMO has hundreds of thousands of traders who have heard of them. You need to build your audience.

FTMO has a proprietary matching engine developed over years. You have a white label platform that covers all the core functionality.

The technology gap between a good white label platform and what FTMO runs is smaller than most people assume. The brand and distribution gap is much larger.

That is actually good news. Technology is a commodity now. Brand and community are what differentiate firms.

See what a white label prop firm platform looks like

Operator Tip: FTMO's platform is proprietary and not available for white label licensing. Operators who want to build a similar business use independent white label platforms. The funded evaluation model that FTMO pioneered is well documented and replicable. What you are building is the same model with your own brand, rules, and community.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does FTMO offer a white label or licensing option for operators?

No. FTMO is a direct-to-trader funded evaluation business and does not license its platform, technology, or brand to third parties. Operators who want to build a comparable business need an independent white label platform.

What technology stack does FTMO use and can I build something similar?

FTMO uses a proprietary platform. The functional equivalent for operators is any white label prop firm platform that includes challenge management, trader dashboards, MT5 market data, and admin payout management. This functionality is available through multiple white label providers.

How does FTMO make money and can I replicate the model?

FTMO's revenue comes from challenge fees and profit splits. This is the same model available to any white label operator. The difference is brand recognition, which FTMO has built over years. A new operator starts with the same model and builds recognition through consistent payouts and trader results.

What made FTMO the market leader and how do I differentiate from them?

FTMO built dominance through consistent payouts, clear rules, strong brand identity, and early-mover advantage. New operators differentiate by serving segments FTMO underserves: specific markets, trading styles, geographies, or community types. You do not need to beat FTMO globally to run a profitable prop firm.

How much does it cost to build an FTMO-equivalent platform?

From scratch: $150,000 to $500,000 and 12 to 24 months. Using a white label platform: $2,500 to $7,400 with 5 to 7 days to deployment. The white label route delivers equivalent functionality without the development timeline.


Written by the Engineering and Product Team at LaunchPropFirm. Building independent prop trading software for operators worldwide.

Skip the monthly fees

Own your prop firm platform outright. One time purchase.

Full source code. Live in 7 days. No revenue share. No monthly SaaS bill. See the exact platform before paying anything.

Demo login: haris / asdf1122. No signup needed