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Prop Firm Comparison That Fits the Way You Trade
Our prop firm comparison helps you look past the headline offer and find a firm that fits how you actually trade. Compare real programme rules, costs, drawdown and payouts before spending money on your next challenge.
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Prop firm data, checked programme by programme
We store firms, programmes and account sizes separately, so our comparisons reflect the exact product rather than one headline rule for an entire firm.
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Top ranked prop firms in 2026
Explore our independently assessed prop trading firms, then compare the exact challenge that suits your risk limits and strategy. Scores reflect our published editorial methodology, not the size of an affiliate commission. A high firm-level score does not mean every programme is right for every trader.
Ranked by our editorial score using verified firm, programme and account data.
FundedNext
The5ers
FTMO
AquaFunded
Blue Guardian
FXIFY
Prop firm comparison table: fees, rules and payouts
Use this prop firm comparison table to shortlist providers by account models, challenge costs and key trading conditions. Different account sizes and programmes can have different limits: check the precise configuration before paying. The table is a starting point, not a substitute for reading the funded-stage rules.
| Prop firm | Programmes | Lowest fee | Max drawdown | Profit split | First payout | Platforms | Promo code / Visit firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FTMO
Checked 17 Oct |
1-StepForex2-StepFuturesInstant | €79 | 10% | 80–90% | From 4 days | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView |
Code: PFC30
Get 30% off |
FundedNext
Checked 22 Oct |
1-StepForexInstant2-StepFutures | $32.99 | 6–10% | 70–95% | Same day | MT4, MT5, Match-Trader, cTrader |
Code: PFCOMPARE
Get 7% off |
The5ers
Checked 29 Sep |
1-StepFuturesForex2-Step3-Step | $19 | 4–10% | 50–80% | From 14 days | BlackArrow, MT5 |
Code: O8V4UDUAC
Get 5% off |
Alpha Capital
Checked 8 Sep |
1-StepForex2-StepInstant | $20 | 4–10% | 80–90% | Same day | MT5, cTrader, DXtrade, Tradelocker | |
Apex Trader Funding
Checked 17 Oct |
1-StepFutures | $167 | — | 100% | From 5 days | Rithmic, Tradovate, Wealthcharts | |
AquaFunded
Checked 29 Sep |
1-StepForex2-Step3-StepInstant | $1 | 5–12% | 90% | From 14 days | Match-Trader, Tradelocker, MT5, cTrader |
Code: AUTUMN
Get 25% off |
Audacity Capital
Checked 8 Sep |
2-StepForex1-StepInstant | $49 | 6–15% | 50–75% | From 14 days | MT5, DXtrade |
Code: START25
Get 25% off |
Blueberry Funded
Checked 27 Oct |
1-StepForex2-StepInstant | — | 4–12% | 80–85% | From 14 days | MT5, Tradelocker |
Code: BERRY22
Get 22% off |
Blue Guardian
Checked 8 Sep |
InstantForex1-Step2-StepFutures | $10 | 5–10% | 80–90% | Same day | MT5, Match-Trader, Tradelocker, Deepcharts, Tradovate, Ninjatrader, TradingView |
Code: PFCOMPARE
Get 35% off |
BrightFunded
Checked 25 Sep |
2-StepForex1-Step | €47 | 6–10% | 80% | From 30 days | DXtrade, cTrader, MT5 |
Code: NEW15
Get 15% off |
Darwinex Zero
Checked 12 Sep |
SubscriptionForexFutures | €45 | — | 15% | — | TradingView, MT4, MT5 | |
E8 Markets
Checked 22 Oct |
1-StepForexFutures | $32 | 3–8% | 80% | Same day | MT5, cTrader, Tradelocker, Match-Trader, E8 Terminal, Tradovate |
Code: FUNDED2026
Get 5% off |
For Traders
Checked 22 Oct |
1-StepForex2-StepInstantFutures | $9 | 4–8% | 60–90% | Same day | MT5, Tradelocker, cTrader, For Traders X |
Code: EXFU3EQ5DI
Get 15% off |
FundingPips
Checked 29 Sep |
1-StepForex2-StepInstant | $29 | 5–12% | 80–95% | From 7 days | MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader |
Code: HELLO
Get 20% off |
FXIFY
Checked 8 Sep |
1-StepForex2-Step3-StepInstant | $19 | 4–10% | 50–80% | Same day | MT5, DXtrade, TradingView |
Code: ONESTEP35
Get 35% off |
Goat Funded Trader
Checked 22 Oct |
1-StepForex2-Step3-StepInstant | $1 | 4–10% | 80–90% | From 10 days | MT5, cTrader, Tradelocker, Match-Trader, Volumetrica |
Code: FIRSTGFT
Get 50% off |
Instant Funding
Checked 8 Sep |
InstantForex1-Step2-Step | $25 | 4–10% | 80–90% | Same day | MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader |
Code: AFFFROSTSPIREVALE
Get 10% off |
Institutional Funding
Checked 17 Sep |
InstantForex1-Step2-Step | $70 | 6–10% | 70% | From 30 days | MT5 |
Code: PFCOMPARE
Get 10% off |
Maven
Checked 8 Sep |
1-StepForex2-Step3-StepInstant | $5 | 3–10% | 70–80% | Same day | MT5, Match-Trader | |
My Funded Futures
Checked 17 Oct |
1-StepFutures | $153 | — | 80–90% | From 1 day | Quantower, Deepchart, Tradovate, Hyperprop | |
Take Profit Trader
Checked 8 Sep |
1-StepFutures | $150 | — | 80–90% | Same day | TradingView, Ninjatrader, Tradovate, Bookmap, Multicharts, Motivewave, Trade Navigator, Rtrader, Volfix, Atas, Investor Rt, Quantower, Finamark, Jigsaw Trader | |
Top One Crypto
Checked 22 Oct |
1-StepInstant | $59 | 5–6% | 60–80% | From 14 days | MT5, Match-Trader | |
Top One Trader
Checked 8 Sep |
1-StepForex2-StepInstant | $7 | 5–9% | 60–90% | From 14 days | MT5, Match-Trader, Tradelocker | |
TopStep
Checked 29 Sep |
1-StepFutures | $49 | — | 90% | — | Topstepx | |
Tradeify
Checked 17 Oct |
1-StepFuturesInstant | $99 | — | 90% | — | Tradovate, Rithmic, Wealthcharts, Ninjatrader, TradingView, Quantower, Sierra Chart, Tradesea | |
TTT Markets
Checked 29 Oct |
1-StepForex2-StepInstant | $49 | 6–8% | 50–70% | From 14 days | MT5, Webtrader |
Code: PFCOMPARE10
Get 10% off |
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Find the right prop firm for your trading style
The best choice depends on what you trade, your preferred platform and which rules you can consistently follow. Start with a specialist list rather than a generic “best overall” recommendation.
Compare prop firms side by side
Already choosing between two providers? Our detailed comparisons focus on the differences that affect a purchase: evaluation targets, daily and maximum drawdown, trading restrictions, fees and eligibility for a payout. Each comparison links to the respective firm reviews for the finer details.
How to compare prop trading firms before buying a challenge
A prop firm challenge comparison should go beyond the advertised account size or the lowest entry fee. Our research prioritises these practical checks so that a cheaper-looking challenge does not hide tighter restrictions or a slower route to a withdrawal.
Drawdown and daily risk
Check static versus trailing loss, balance versus equity calculations, daily reset times and what changes after a payout.
Model your drawdown →Evaluation and challenge costs
Compare profit targets, phases, minimum trading days, time limits, recurring fees, activation charges and resets.
Compare lower-cost challenges →Payout eligibility
Separate the first eligible withdrawal date from processing time, profit split, payout buffers, consistency and profitable-day rules.
Compare consistency rules →Trading strategy and platforms
Check news restrictions, weekend holding, EAs, position limits and cTrader or MetaTrader availability in your country.
Explore cTrader options →Independent prop firm reviews and ratings
Research a provider before visiting its checkout. Our review pages examine programme rules, drawdown, fees, payout terms, platforms, customer restrictions and material disadvantages. Firm-level editorial ratings are explained by the same scoring framework across our research.
Ranked by our editorial score using verified firm, programme and account data.
For Traders
AquaFunded
Maven
FXIFY
Latest prop firm discounts and challenge offers
If you have already found a suitable programme, check for applicable promotions before you pay. A discount should never outweigh stricter trading rules, and some offers apply only to certain products or account sizes. Always confirm the code, eligibility and final price at checkout.
FundingPips 
Blue Guardian 
For Traders 
FXIFY
The5ers Free tools to compare prop firm risk
Use these calculators to check whether the rules fit your strategy before purchasing an evaluation. The results are estimates based on your inputs, not predictions of trading success.
How we research and score prop firms
Prop Firms Compare uses an editorial score out of 100, with weighted criteria for drawdown and risk, trading restrictions, payouts, challenge fairness, costs, platform options and transparency. We compare programme-level conditions where available, distinguish published claims from independent testing, and do not sell positions in our editorial rankings.
Drawdown and risk management contribute 25 points; payout terms contribute 20. A generous headline offer cannot compensate automatically for a restrictive ruleset.
Read our scoring methodology →Our October 2026 analysis examined 160 active programmes across 23 tracked firms. That is our studied sample, not the size of the entire industry.
Explore the prop firm statistics →Research and editorial information: Research centre · Researcher biography · About Prop Firms Compare · Corrections and contact. Affiliate links may earn a commission at no extra cost to readers; commercial relationships do not determine editorial scores.
Shortlist by challenge rules first, then visit a provider only when you understand the conditions.
Compare prop firms side by side →Prop firm comparison FAQs
What is the best way to compare prop firms?
Compare the precise programmes you are considering, including the challenge fee, profit targets, daily and maximum drawdown, evaluation conditions, first-payout eligibility, trading restrictions and platform access. Use our comparison tool to examine different options side by side.
What is the difference between a prop firm comparison table and a review?
A comparison table helps shortlist firms quickly across common criteria. An individual prop firm review examines one provider more deeply, including programme differences, limitations, payouts and eligibility. Use both before choosing a challenge.
Which prop firms offer cTrader?
Several firms offer cTrader on selected programmes, including FTMO, FundedNext, The5ers, FundingPips and AquaFunded in our latest reviewed shortlist. Availability and surcharges vary by account and country. See our cTrader prop firms guide and check the official checkout.
Should I choose a cheap prop firm or an instant funding account?
Choose by usable risk allowance, payout conditions and your trading strategy, not solely by the advertised cost. A low-cost evaluation may have several phases or additional fees; instant access may come with tighter drawdown or payout gates. Compare cheap challenges and instant funding programmes separately.
Can I compare forex and futures prop firms together?
You can shortlist both, but evaluate their rules separately. Futures firms may use contract limits, end-of-day or intraday trailing drawdown and subscription fees, while forex/CFD programmes use different instruments and risk models. Start with our futures prop firm comparison.
Does a high editorial score guarantee a payout?
No. An editorial score is a research assessment, not a guarantee of eligibility, a successful challenge or future payment. Read the provider’s current programme terms and payout rules before purchasing.