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8 prop firms reviewed

Best Prop Firms 2026

We evaluate prop firms on trading rules, payout reliability, pricing, platforms and support. Filter by evaluation type, markets and fees to find a funded program that suits your strategy.

Updated October 2026 How we rate Advertiser disclosure

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Editor's choice
1FTMO logo
4.7(2)

Best for: Proven reliability

Max funding

$200,000

Profit split

Up to 90%

Fee from

$169

Evaluation

2-Step

2
4.7(1)

Best for: Value & flexible models

Max funding

$200,000

Profit split

Up to 95%

Fee from

$32

Evaluation

1-Step, 2-Step, Instant Funding

3
4.6(1)

Best for: Long-term scaling

Max funding

$4,000,000

Profit split

Up to 100%

Fee from

$39

Evaluation

1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step, Instant Funding

4
4.5

Best for: Low-cost challenges

Max funding

$100,000

Profit split

Up to 100%

Fee from

$32

Evaluation

1-Step, 2-Step

5
4.5

Best for: MetaTrader & TradingView users

Max funding

$400,000

Profit split

Up to 90%

Fee from

$59

Evaluation

1-Step, 2-Step, 3-Step, Instant Funding

7
4.5

Best for: Futures traders

Max funding

$150,000

Profit split

Up to 90%

Fee from

$49

Evaluation

1-Step

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Frequently asked questions

What is a prop firm?

A proprietary trading firm gives traders access to its capital — usually after passing a paid evaluation — and shares the profits, typically 80% to 100% to the trader.

Which prop firm is the most reliable?

Established firms with long payout track records, transparent rules and responsive support score highest in our Payout Reliability category. FTMO, The5ers and Topstep have the longest histories.

How hard is it to pass a prop firm challenge?

Most traders do not pass. Success requires strict risk management — risking 0.5–1% per trade and respecting the daily loss limit — rather than chasing the profit target.