How we score prop firms
Every firm gets a Shortlist score out of 10. It is calculated the same way for every firm, from data anyone can check.
| Track record (2 pts) | 8+ years: 2 · 4–7 years: 1.5 · 2–3 years: 1 · under 2 years: 0.6 · not published: 0.5 |
|---|---|
| Trader reviews (3 pts) | Trustpilot rating scaled from 3.5★ (0) to 4.9★ (2.6), plus up to 0.4 for review volume. Firms with no rating shown get a neutral-low 0.8. |
| Profit split (2 pts) | 100%: 2 · 95%: 1.8 · 90%: 1.6 · 85%: 1.3 · 80%: 1 |
| Entry cost (1.5 pts) | Cheapest challenge ≤ $30: 1.5 · ≤ $60: 1.2 · ≤ $100: 0.9 · ≤ $150: 0.6 · higher: 0.3 |
| Payout speed (1.5 pts) | Daily: 1.5 · On demand: 1.3 · Weekly: 1 · Every 14 days: 0.7 · Monthly: 0.4 |
What we don't do
We don't write fake trader reviews, we don't let firms pay for a better score, and we don't hide firms that don't have an affiliate program. When a firm's data is unclear or contradictory, we say so instead of guessing.
Where the data comes from
Prices, splits, payout terms and rules come from each firm's own website and help center, cross-checked with public prop-firm trackers. Trustpilot ratings are taken from Trustpilot. Everything was last reviewed on October 19, 2026. Firms change terms often — always confirm on the firm's site.