Cheapest Prop Firms
64 firms ranked · Updated May 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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Avg Max Split
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Avg TrustPilot
| # | Firm | Profit Split | Starting Price | Payout | Drawdown | TrustPilot | PFM Score | |
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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) | 6.9 | View |
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80% (up to 90%) | $16 | Biweekly (weekly available as add-on) | 4-5% daily / 6-10% total (equi... | 4.4 (227) | 7.1 | View |
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Up to 90% | $19 | On-demand | 3-5% daily across Standard pro... | — | 5.5 | View |
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55% or 80% profit split | $20 | Same-day payouts | EOD drawdown for futures (no i... | 4.7 (67) | 6.5 | View |
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80% | $21 | Every 10 days | EOD trailing, no daily loss li... | 3.8 (271) | 6.4 | View |
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Up to 100% | $22 | N/A | Hyper Growth: 3% daily pause /... | — | 4.9 | View |
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80% (up to 90%) | $23 | Bi-weekly | Varies by plan (see challenge... | 4 (1,666) | 7.0 | View |
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80% up to 100% | $23 | Weekly | No daily drawdown / 7% trailin... | 3.8 (100) | 6.4 | 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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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 |... | 3.1 (1,373) | 6.6 | View |
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60-100% | $29 | Weekly (Tuesday) | Varies: 3-5% daily, 5-10% max | 4.5 (52,621) | 8.0 | View |
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80% | $29 | Every 10 Business Days | 2–4% daily depending on challe... | 4.3 (5,101) | 7.2 | 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 |
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Up to 95% | $33 | 24 hours guaranteed (or $1,000 extra). First withdrawal after 21 days. | Stellar 2-Step/1-Step: 5% dail... | 4.5 (65,092) | 7.7 | View |
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Up to 90% | $35 | Daily Payout | Maximum Daily Loss | — | 5.3 | View |
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Up to 90% | $35 | 7-14 Days | 5% (One Phase, Two Phase, Stoc... | 3.6 (21) | 5.1 | View |
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80%-100% add-on | $36 | Bi-weekly | Varies by plan (2-5% daily, 4-... | 2.8 (3,846) | 6.1 | View |
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80% | $39 | On-demand (within 48h) | None on Classic/Spark evaluati... | 4.6 (243) | 7.4 | View |
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Up to 90% | $39 | Every 7 Days (14-day initial wait) | Smart Drawdown: -10% initial,... | 3.1 (4,683) | 6.1 | View |
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80-100% (varies by program) | $39 | 14-21 Days | 3-5% daily, 6-10% max | 3.4 (3,269) | 6.0 | View |
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80% (90% with scaling or add-on) | $39 | Bi-weekly | Balance based for Lightning an... | 4 (609) | 6.5 | View |
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80% | $39 | Weekly | 4.5% (Classic Normal $5K plan) | 4.2 (212) | 5.9 | View |
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Up to 95% | $42 | Every 7 days (Knight Pro anytime) | Balance-based (varies by chall... | 3 (22,030) | 6.1 | View |
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80% (up to 90%) | $42 | Every 14 days via Rise | 5% daily / 6% trailing (One-St... | — | 4.4 | View |
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50-100% (varies by program) | $44 | Instant approval, funds within 1 business day | 3-5% daily, 6-10% total (varie... | 4.4 (1,099) | 7.7 | View |
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100% | $44 | On-demand | 3% daily / 5% max overall (var... | 3 (802) | 6.3 | View |
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80% (up to 90% with add-on) | $44 | Bi-weekly | 3-5% depending on plan (Origin... | 3.9 (790) | 6.6 | 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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