MT
Maven Trading
#13 · score 74/100
4 challenges · split 80% · payouts 10 business days
Forex / CFD1-Step2-Step3-StepInstant funding
Checked 2026-10-18
Cheapest prop firm challenges (21 firms, October 2026)
Firms with a published price we could verify, sorted by the lowest listed price. Promo prices change often — always confirm at checkout.
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FTUK
#11 · score 81/100
1 challenge · split Up to 80% · payouts Instant / anytime
Forex / CFD1-Step
Checked 2026-10-18
CT
City Traders Imperium
Unranked · insufficient data
2 challenges · split Up to 100% · payouts First withdrawal after 7 days
Forex / CFD1-Step2-Step
Checked 2026-10-18
AC
Alpha Capital Group
Unranked · insufficient data
2 challenges · split 90% · payouts On-demand or bi-weekly (chosen at purchase)
Forex / CFD2-StepInstant funding
Checked 2026-10-18
F
FundingPips
Unranked · insufficient data
3 challenges · split Up to 100% · payouts Bi-weekly (default); other cycles selectable
Forex / CFD2-Step
Last change 2026-08-06: 1-Step discontinued in favour of 1-Step Flex (reported)
T
TradeDay
Unranked · insufficient data
2 challenges · split Majority to trader (exact % not on page) · payouts Day one (Quick Pay)
FuturesFutures evaluation
Checked 2026-10-18
EM
E8 Markets
Unranked · insufficient data
1 challenge · split 80% · payouts unknown
Forex / CFD1-Step
Checked 2026-10-18
T
Topstep
#14 · score 71/100
1 challenge · split 90/10 (Express Funded) · payouts After 5 winning days of $150+ (Standard) or 3 days at 40% consistency
FuturesFutures evaluation
Last change 2026-09-14: Combine consistency target raised
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FundedNext
#7 · score 88/100 · 79k+★ Trustpilot
3 challenges · split 80% · payouts First after 21 days, then every 14 days (default); 5-day and 3-day cycle options
Forex + Futures2-StepFutures evaluationInstant funding
Last change 2026-10-07: Futures Direct instant funded account launched
B
BrightFunded
Unranked · insufficient data
1 challenge · split Up to 90% · payouts Weekly available
Forex / CFD2-Step
Checked 2026-10-18
F
FTMO
#5 · score 96/100 · 4.8★ Trustpilot
3 challenges · split Up to 90% · payouts unknown
Forex / CFD1-Step2-StepInstant funding
Last change 2026-10-12: Consistency rule (best day ≤ 50% of total profit) replaces B
AF
Alpha Futures
#9 · score 82/100 · 4.9★ Trustpilot
2 challenges · split 90% · payouts Up to 4 times per month
FuturesFutures evaluationInstant funding
Checked 2026-10-18
LT
Lucid Trading
#2 · score 97/100
3 challenges · split 90% · payouts Each cycle after minimum profit goal ($250–$500+ by size)
FuturesFutures evaluationInstant funding
Checked 2026-10-18
M
MyFundedFutures
#1 · score 97/100
5 challenges · split 80/20 · payouts Every 48 hours
FuturesFutures evaluation
Last change 2026-08-25: Evaluation billing moved to one-time
BG
Blue Guardian
#3 · score 97/100
2 challenges · split 80% (90% add-on) · payouts On demand
Forex + FuturesFutures evaluationInstant funding
Checked 2026-10-18
A
AquaFunded
Unranked · insufficient data
2 challenges · split 90% · payouts Bi-weekly
Forex / CFD2-StepInstant funding
Checked 2026-10-18
GF
Goat Funded Trader
Unranked · insufficient data
2 challenges · split 90%–100% (add-on) · payouts Bi-weekly
Forex / CFD3-StepInstant funding
Last change 2026-08-01: 1-Step daily drawdown tightened (reported)
B
Bulenox
Unranked · insufficient data
1 challenge · split unknown · payouts unknown
FuturesFutures evaluation
Checked 2026-10-18
E
Earn2Trade
#12 · score 74/100
1 challenge · split Depends on withdrawal size (e.g. 50% below threshold, 80% above) · payouts Weekly (processed Wednesdays)
FuturesFutures evaluation
Last change 2026-07-06: Funded split tiered by withdrawal size; 10-day minimum remov
ET
Elite Trader Funding
Unranked · insufficient data
1 challenge · split Keep up to 100% (of $150,000 lifetime sim-funded profit) · payouts Daily approvals (firm claim); 8 active days to 1st payout
FuturesFutures evaluation
Checked 2026-10-18
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The5ers
Unranked · insufficient data
1 challenge · split 75% · payouts unknown
Forex / CFD1-Step
Checked 2026-10-18
FAQ
Which is the top-ranked firm in "Cheapest prop firm challenges"?
By our published formula, Maven Trading ranks highest here (#13 · score 74/100). Rankings come from verifiable data, not payments.
How often is this list updated?
Firms' rules pages are snapshotted and diffed regularly; changes are logged on the changelog. Last full check: 2026-10-18.
Can a firm pay to rank higher?
No. Sponsored placements are labelled "Sponsored" and sit outside the ranking. See methodology.
Are prop firm accounts real money?
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