Patient forex traders who want to scale a small account.
- Cheapest$19
- SplitUp to 100% with scaling
- PayoutsEvery 14 days
- Trustpilot4.7/5 (39,204)
Cheapest Prop Firm Challenges (2026)
A cheap challenge is the lowest-risk way to test a prop firm. These firms all start at $50 or less for their smallest account, before any promotions.
20 firms · ranked by Shortlist score · updated October 19, 2026
Budget forex traders who want frequent payouts.
- Cheapest$29
- Split60–100% depending on model
- PayoutsWeekly
- Trustpilot4.5/5 (69,868)
Forex traders who want an established firm at a low entry price.
- Cheapest$29
- Split80% base, up to 100% at higher VIP tiers
- PayoutsWeekly
- Trustpilot4.2/5 (1,628)
Traders who want one well-reviewed firm for both forex and futures.
- Cheapest$25
- Split80–95% depending on plan
- PayoutsEvery 14 days
- Trustpilot4.5/5 (80,862)
Crypto traders who want a firm backed by a major exchange.
- Cheapest$20
- Split80%, 90% with upgrade
- PayoutsOn demand
- Trustpilot4.7/5 (1,180)
TradingView users who want many ways to get funded.
- Cheapest$19
- SplitUp to 90%
- PayoutsOn demand
- Trustpilot4.3/5 (6,381)
Full comparison
| # | Firm | Score | Trustpilot | Cheapest | Split | Payouts | Platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TThe5ersForex, Crypto, Futures | 8.8 | 4.7/5 (39,204) | from $19One-time fee | 100%max | Every 14 days | MT5, TradingView, cTrader | ReviewVisit ↗ |
| 2 | FFundingPipsForex, Crypto | 8.3 | 4.5/5 (69,868) | from $29One-time fee | 100%max | Weekly | MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader | ReviewVisit ↗ |
| 3 | CTCity Traders ImperiumForex, Crypto | 8.0 | 4.2/5 (1,628) | from $29One-time fee | 100%max | Weekly | MT5, Match Trader | ReviewVisit ↗ |
| 4 | FFundedNextForex, Futures, Crypto | 7.8 | 4.5/5 (80,862) | from $25One-time fee | 95%max | Every 14 days | MT4, MT5, cTrader +4 | ReviewVisit ↗ |
| 5 | BBreakoutCrypto | 7.8 | 4.7/5 (1,180) | from $20One-time fee | 90%max | On demand | Breakout Terminal | ReviewVisit ↗ |
| 6 | FFXIFYForex, Futures | 7.3 | 4.3/5 (6,381) | from $19One-time fee | 90%max | On demand | MT4, MT5, DXtrade +1 | ReviewVisit ↗ |
| 7 | FFintokeiForex | 6.9 | 4.4/5 (1,387) | from $44One-time fee, no activation | 100%max | On demand | TradingView, MT5, cTrader | ReviewVisit ↗ |
| 8 | GFGoat Funded TraderForex, Futures | 6.2 | No rating | from $36One-time fee | 100%max | Every 14 days | MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader +1 | ReviewVisit ↗ |
| 9 | BGBlue GuardianForex, Futures | 6.1 | No rating | from $20One-time fee | 90%max | Every 14 days | MT5, Match-Trader, TradeLocker | ReviewVisit ↗ |
| 10 | IFInstant FundingForex | 6.1 | No rating | from $39One-time fee | 90%max | Weekly | MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader | ReviewVisit ↗ |
| 11 | AAquaFundedForex | 6.0 | No rating | from $29One-time fee | 100%max | Every 14 days | cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader | ReviewVisit ↗ |
| 12 | EME8 MarketsForex, Futures, Crypto | 5.8 | No rating | from $48One-time fee | 80%max | On demand | MT4, MT5, cTrader | ReviewVisit ↗ |
| 13 | BFBlueberry FundedForex | 5.6 | No rating | from $30One-time fee | 90%max | Every 14 days | MT5, TradeLocker | ReviewVisit ↗ |
| 14 | BBrightFundedForex, Crypto | 5.6 | No rating | from $50One-time fee | 90%max | Weekly | MT5, cTrader, DXtrade | ReviewVisit ↗ |
| 15 | MTMaven TradingForex, Crypto | 5.5 | No rating | from $13One-time fee | 80%max | Every 14 days | MT5, Match-Trader | ReviewVisit ↗ |
| 16 | TOTop One TraderForex | 5.4 | No rating | from $28One-time fee (activation on Nova) | 100%max | Every 14 days | cTrader, Match Trader, MT5 +1 | ReviewVisit ↗ |
| 17 | ACAlpha Capital GroupForex | 5.2 | No rating | from $50One-time fee | 80%max | Every 14 days | MT5, cTrader, DXtrade +1 | ReviewVisit ↗ |
| 18 | FTFor TradersForex, Futures, Crypto | 4.7 | No rating | from $49One-time fee | 80%max | Every 14 days | MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker | ReviewVisit ↗ |
| 19 | FTFunding TradersForex | 4.6 | No rating | from $25One-time fee, no activation | 100%max | Monthly | MT5, TradeLocker | ReviewVisit ↗ |
| 20 | CFCrypto Fund TraderCrypto, Forex | 4.5 | No rating | from $45One-time fee | 90%max | Monthly | MT5, Match-Trader, Bybit | ReviewVisit ↗ |
How we ranked them
Every firm gets a score out of 10 from five published inputs: track record, Trustpilot rating and volume, maximum profit split, cheapest entry price and payout frequency. We don't accept payment for rankings. See the full formula.