Cheapest Prop Firms
120 firms ranked · Updated June 2026
Price matters - especially when you are buying multiple challenges. We ranked every prop firm by their cheapest available challenge, factoring in promo codes, activation fees, and reset costs. These are the most affordable ways to get funded in 2026.
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| # | Firm | Profit Split | Starting Price | Payout | Drawdown | TrustPilot | PFM Score | |
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Up to 90% (90% on $1k-$100k plans; 80% on the $1-for-$1k starter) | $1 | Per trading period (every 7 trading days) | 1.5% ($1-for-$1k starter); 2%... | 4.1 (29) | 5.7 | View |
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80% | $5 | Bi-weekly | 3-4% (varies by program); Stat... | 4.3 (67) | 6.1 | View |
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80%, optional 90% | $5 | Bi-weekly (Standard/Plus), On-demand (Instant) | 3%-5% depending on plan | 4.0 (296) | 6.6 | View |
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80% (up to 95% with Add-On) | $5 | Every 14 days (instant withdrawal on Pay After You Pass) | 4% (Pay After You Pass); 3% (1... | 4.1 (77) | 6.5 | View |
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Up to 80% (Instant scales 65 to 90%; One Step / Two Step / Flex flat 80%, Flex scales 60 to 90%) | $9 | On Demand (Instant Funding, Flex Challenge); Every 2 weeks (One Step, Two Step) | 5% (Instant Funding, Two Step,... | 3.8 (632) | 6.5 | View |
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Up to 90% (Instant/1-Step/2-Step); 80% on Spartan | $9 | Weekly | 3% (Instant), 5% (1-Step), 3%/... | 3.7 (14) | 5.5 | View |
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100% (Instant Funding & Instant Pro); 50% on Special Account | $10 | On-Demand | 4% on Instant Funding (1-Step... | 4.2 (403) | 7.4 | View |
| 8 | Hantec Trader | 80% (up to 95% with add-on) | $13 | 14 days (7 with add-on) | Varies by program: Instant24 2... | 4.3 (661) | 6.5 | View |
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80% standard, up to 90% (up to 100% on Instant PRIME) | $16 | Bi-weekly (14 days), 7-day upgrade add-on available | 4-5% (4% on 2-Step Plus, 5% on... | 4.5 (3,141) | 8.0 | View |
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Up to 90% | $19 | On-demand | 3-5% daily across Standard pro... | - | 5.5 | View |
| 11 |
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80% | $20 | Daily | EOD trailing drawdown ā locks... | - | 5.3 | View |
| 12 |
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Up to 100% | $22 | N/A | Hyper Growth: 3% daily pause /... | 4.7 (28,714) | 7.7 | View |
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80% (up to 90%) | $23 | Bi-weekly | Varies by plan: 3% daily (Fast... | 4 (1,666) | 7.0 | View |
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80% up to 95% | $23 | Weekly | 4-5% depending on plan | 3.8 (100) | 5.7 | View |
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80% (up to 100% via VIP scaling program) | $23 | Every 10 days | 4% (Rapid); 5% (Classic, Ultra... | 4.5 (3,203) | 7.2 | View |
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80% (up to 100% via VIP scaling) | $23 | Every 10 days | 3% to 5% daily loss limit (3%... | 4.5 (3,207) | 7.2 | View |
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Up to 90% | $25 | Daily | 1-Step: 4%; 2-Step: 5% | 3.8 (80) | 5.8 | View |
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Pro: 50% (payouts 1-2) -> 80% (3+); Legacy: 75% (payouts 1-2) -> 80% (3+) | $25 | Bi-weekly | Pro: None (trailing max loss).... | 4.5 (81) | 6.2 | View |
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80% (up to 90%) | $26 | Bi-weekly (Prime) / On-demand (Instant, Power) | 3-4% daily, 6-10% max (varies... | 4.3 (12,362) | 7.7 | View |
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80-100% | $27 | On-demand (first after 14 days, then anytime) | None (1-Step), 5% (2-Step), va... | - | 6.1 | View |
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Up to 100% | $29 | On Demand | 1-Step: 3% daily/6% trailing |... | Suspended | 4.4 | View |
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80-100% | $29 | Weekly | 3% (Zero/2-Step Pro), 4% (1-St... | 4.5 (52,621) | 7.9 | View |
| 23 |
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80% | $29 | Every 10 Business Days | 2ā4% daily depending on challe... | 4.3 (5,101) | 7.2 | View |
| 24 |
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80% (up to 95% with add-on) | $29 | First on-demand, then bi-weekly | 3% (1-Step / Instant) or 5% (2... | 4.5 (183) | 6.8 | View |
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90% | $29 | Bi-weekly (every 14 days) | 5% (Phase 1/2), 4% (Funded); I... | 3.5 (9) | 5.9 | View |
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80% (up to 90% scaled) | $30 | 14 Days (7 Day & On Demand Available) | 1-Step: 4% daily/6% max | Prim... | 3.2 (1,487) | 6.5 | View |
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Up to 90% | $30 | Every 14 days (24hr guarantee or 100% split) | 3-4% daily, 6-10% total (varie... | 3.6 (2,115) | 6.6 | View |
| 28 | DayTraders | 100% (Eval/Pro), 80/20 (Straight to Live) | $30 | Daily (S2L), 8 Qualifying Days (Eval/Pro), 10 Qualifying Days (S2F) | Varies by plan: NONE (Trail/St... | 4.6 (434) | 7.9 | View |
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Up to 95% | $31 | Weekly / Bi-weekly / Monthly (trader-selectable) | 5% (2-Step) / 3% (1-Step) | 2.8 (4) | 4.9 | View |
| 30 |
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80% | $33 | Weekly | 4.5% (Classic/Swing plans); 4%... | 4.2 (212) | 6.4 | View |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest prop firm?
The cheapest prop firm challenges start around $10-50 depending on account size and active promotions. Many firms run 40-90% off sales regularly.
Are cheap prop firms trustworthy?
Price alone does not indicate quality. Always check TrustPilot reviews, payout proof, and how long the firm has been operating. Some of the cheapest firms have excellent reputations.
Do cheap prop firms have hidden fees?
Some firms charge activation fees ($130-150) after you pass the challenge. Always calculate the true cost: challenge fee + activation fee + any monthly data fees.
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