Cheapest Prop Firm Challenges (2026)

    Prop firms ranked by the lowest discounted entry price for an evaluation account (FundedEnigma code applied). The Enigma Score is shown so cheapest never means lowest quality blindly.

    Last updated: November 2, 2026 · How the Enigma Score works

    Bottom line

    As of November 1, 2026, the cheapest prop firm challenge is For Traders, with a discounted evaluation from $7.65 using code QE5P2WV3L5. Cheapest isn’t automatically best — the Enigma Score next to each price flags firms where a low fee comes with weak rules or payouts, so weigh both before buying.

    #Prop FirmEnigma RatingProfit SplitDrawdownFromDiscount (code)Updated
    1For Tradersforex7.5/10 (Strong)80/20 (Fast: 70-90% selectable; Instant 70-90%; Instant Pro 60-90%; Crypto Fast Pro 90/10)Trailing (Fast / Instant), static (Fast Static / Classic), EOD (Futures, Crypto Fast Pro)$7.6515% off (QE5P2WV3L5)November 1, 2026
    2Vest Marketsperps9.6/10 (Elite)80/20 or 90/10 (evaluation, chosen at purchase); 95% (Instant)Static (6% evaluation; 2-4% Instant, equal to the fee)$9.752.5% off (SIFUNDEDENIGMA)November 1, 2026
    3Apex Trader Fundingfutures7.9/10 (Strong)100% payout splitIntraday Trailing or EOD (chosen at purchase)$24.9090% off (FE)November 2, 2026
    4Top One Futuresfutures8.5/10 (Excellent)90/10 (80/20 on X-Daily Spark)EOD trailing (locks at start +$100); Intraday option on Elite Access funded$3950% off (FE)November 2, 2026
    5Traders Launchfutures8.9/10 (Excellent)80/20 or 55/45EOD$4925% off (FE)November 1, 2026
    6Topstepfutures8.7/10 (Excellent)90/10EOD$49—November 1, 2026
    7BluSky Trading Companyfutures8.1/10 (Excellent)90/10 (Instant 80/20)EOD trailing (150K+ static; Instant intraday trailing)$4930% off (FE)November 1, 2026
    8Day Tradersfutures8.5/10 (Excellent)100% (no split)EOD / Intraday Trailing / Static (chosen per account)$50—November 1, 2026
    9TradeDayfutures8.3/10 (Excellent)80/20 (50/50 until $4K profit)Intraday or EOD (chosen at purchase); funded sim intraday (Quick Pay) / EOD (Fast Pass)$5355% off (FE)November 1, 2026
    10Funded Futures Networkfutures8.0/10 (Excellent)80/20EOD trailing$53.4050% off (FE)November 2, 2026
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    #Prop FirmEnigma RatingProfit SplitDrawdownFromDiscount (code)Updated
    11Legends Tradingfutures7.5/10 (Strong)90/10EOD trailing$59—November 2, 2026
    12Alpha Futuresfutures8.5/10 (Excellent)90/10EOD$64.5050% off (Siraj025236)November 1, 2026
    13Blue Guardian Futuresfutures8.3/10 (Excellent)90/10EOD trailing$6535% off (FE)November 1, 2026
    14Phidias Propfirmfutures8.1/10 (Excellent)80/20 (Premium progressive 75% -> 100%)Static (Express to Live) / EOD trailing (Fundamental, Premium)$65.6060% off (FE)November 2, 2026
    15Upcomers Perpsperps7.1/10 (Strong)90% standard (80% or 100% chosen at checkout; the price changes)Trailing to the starting level (Dynamic Risk Shield) · static on Phoenix$6990% off (enigma)November 1, 2026
    16Instant Fundingforex7.3/10 (Strong)80/20 (90% add-on; IF1 90/10)Trailing (Evolve: static/EOD)$69.3030% off (FE)November 1, 2026
    17Blueberry Futuresfutures7.7/10 (Strong)90/10EOD (Ascent) / intraday trailing (Accelerated)$73.6060% off (SIRAJ-1AD84)November 1, 2026
    18FundedNextfutures8.3/10 (Excellent)95% (Flex) · 90% (Rapid) · 80% (Legacy)EOD trailing$74.9948% off (FE)November 1, 2026
    19Lucid Tradingfutures8.1/10 (Excellent)90/10EOD$75.6040% off (FE)November 1, 2026
    20Blue Guardianforex8.5/10 (Excellent)80/20 (90% add-on; Nano up to 100%)Trailing (1 Step, Instant) / static (2 Step)$82.5535% off (FE)November 1, 2026
    21Options Fundingoptions6.9/10 (Strong)80/20EOD trailing (Growth) / intraday trailing (Express)$83.7070% off (FE)November 2, 2026
    22Phoenix Trader Fundingfutures7.1/10 (Strong)90/10 (Daily 80/20; Merit 50/50 then 80/20)EOD trailing (Spark funded: real-time; Merit/live: static)$89.6040% off (FE)November 2, 2026
    23Upcomers Futuresfutures7.6/10 (Strong)90% standard (80% or 100% chosen at checkout; the price changes)End-of-Day trailing (locks at the starting level)$9990% off (enigma)November 1, 2026
    24The5ersforex7.9/10 (Strong)50-100% (Pro Growth 75-100%, Hyper Growth 50-100%, High Stakes 80-100%, Bootcamp 50-100%, Summer 75-80%, Futures 80/20)Static (CFD) / EOD trailing (futures)$100—November 1, 2026
    25Strix Options Fundingoptions6.7/10 (Strong)80/20EOD trailing (Strix, Strix Pro) / intraday trailing (Express)$103.0555% off (FE)November 1, 2026
    26E8 Markets Perpsperps9.1/10 (Elite)80% (E8 One up to 100%)Dynamic (One) · Static (Pro) · EOD dynamic (Signature)$10950% off (Enigma)November 1, 2026
    27E8 Markets Futuresfutures7.3/10 (Strong)80/20 (Zero up to 100%)EOD dynamic (locks at the initial balance)$115.7020% off (Enigma)November 1, 2026
    28FTMOfutures8.6/10 (Excellent)90/10EOD trailing (locks at the initial balance)$119—November 1, 2026
    29FFN Perpsperps7.6/10 (Strong)100% (fixed payout per 5% target)EOD trailing 3% to the cycle baseline (Core) / static 4% (Pro) / static 5% (Max)$119—November 1, 2026
    30Bulenoxfutures7.5/10 (Strong)90/10 (first $10K 100%)EOD or Trailing (chosen at purchase)$14389% off (FE)November 1, 2026
    31Tradeifyfutures7.4/10 (Strong)90/10EOD$145—November 2, 2026
    32MyFundedFuturesfutures8.4/10 (Excellent)90/10 (Rapid) / 80/20 (Builder, Pro)EOD trailing (Rapid funded: intraday trailing)$153—November 2, 2026
    33Hola Prime Futuresfutures7.6/10 (Strong)90/10EOD trailing (locks at the initial balance)$159—November 1, 2026
    34Upcomersforex7.1/10 (Strong)90% standard (80% or 100% chosen at checkout; the price changes)Trailing to the starting level (Dynamic Risk Shield) · static on Phoenix$16990% off (enigma)November 1, 2026
    35Take Profit Traderfutures7.8/10 (Strong)80/20 (PRO) · 90/10 (PRO+)EOD (test) / Intraday (PRO) / EOD (PRO+)$170—November 2, 2026
    36Earn 2 Tradefutures6.8/10 (Strong)80/20EOD (eval & LiveSim) / Trailing (Live)$17060% off (FE)November 1, 2026
    37FXIFYforex8.7/10 (Excellent)80/20 (90% with add-on)Static or trailing depending on program$174.3030% off (FXIFYV5NREK)November 1, 2026
    38Funded Futures Familyfutures7.3/10 (Strong)90/10EOD (Prime, Choice, S2F Payday) / intraday trailing (Velocity, S2F Accelerate)$177—November 2, 2026
    39FundingPipsforex8.9/10 (Excellent)Up to 95% (100% on monthly cycle)Static (Zero: trailing)$179.2020% off (80975C2F)November 1, 2026
    40MyFundedPerpsperps8.4/10 (Excellent)80/20 (90/10 upgrade)Static (3% / 5% / 6%), locks at the starting balance on the first withdrawal$190—November 1, 2026
    41Hola Primeforex9.0/10 (Elite)80/20 (95/5 on the monthly cycle; Direct 80/20 or 90/10)Static (challenges) / EOD trailing (Direct)$191.4040% off (FE)November 1, 2026
    42Elite Trader Fundingfutures6.8/10 (Strong)100% of the first $25,000, then 90/10 (LIVE ELITE 80/20)Live trailing / EOD / static depending on plan$207—November 1, 2026
    43Funded Trading Plusforex7.8/10 (Strong)80/20 (add-ons to 85-90%, up to 100% with scaling)Trailing (Instant, 1-Step) / static (2-Step)$223.3030% off (FE)November 1, 2026
    44FundedNext CFDforex8.8/10 (Excellent)80% (90% after Scale-Up, 95% with the Lifetime Reward add-on); 2-Step/Lite payout options 60% or 90%; Instant 70% to 80%; FNL:002 85%Static (Stellar challenges, FNL:002) / Trailing (Stellar Instant, stops at the initial balance)$229.99—November 1, 2026
    45Tradeify 247perps7.9/10 (Strong)80/20 (95% add-on)Static 6% (1-Step / 2-Step) / end-of-trade trailing 6% (Instant)$35040% off (FE)November 1, 2026
    46FTMO CFDforex8.5/10 (Excellent)80/20 on the 2-Step (90/10 via the Scaling Plan or Prime Status); 90/10 on the 1-Step and the Instant AccountStatic (2-Step) / end-of-day trailing on balance (1-Step) / intraday trailing on balance (Instant)$359—November 1, 2026

    Cheap entry fee vs. cheap true cost

    The headline evaluation price is only part of the cost. Add the activation fee charged on the funded account, the likelihood you’ll need a reset or second attempt, and any platform/data fees. A $99 challenge with a $150 activation fee can cost more than a $129 challenge with none.

    This list sorts by the lowest discounted entry price so you can find the cheapest way in, but the Enigma Score column is there to stop “cheapest” from meaning “worst value.” For the deepest percentage discounts specifically, see the biggest-discounts list linked below.

    Who should buy the cheapest challenge

    A low-cost challenge is ideal if you’re testing a new firm or strategy and want to limit downside on a likely-failed first attempt. If you’re confident and consistent, a slightly pricier firm with a higher profit split and faster payouts often wins over the full funded lifecycle.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the cheapest prop firm challenge?
    The lowest discounted evaluation price (with the FundedEnigma code) and the firm offering it are shown at the top of the table on this page, updated daily. The Enigma Score is listed alongside so you can judge quality, not just price.
    Does a cheaper challenge mean lower quality?
    Not necessarily — but it can. A low fee paired with a low Enigma Score often signals strict rules or unreliable payouts. Compare the price and the score together before buying.
    What hidden costs should I check?
    Activation fees on the funded account, reset/retry fees, and platform or market-data fees. Budget roughly 1.5–2× the headline price to cover a likely reset on the evaluation path.
    How do I get the lowest price?
    Use the FundedEnigma code shown next to the firm at checkout to apply its current discount at no extra cost. Prices on this page refresh daily so the ranking reflects today’s live deals.

    How FundedEnigma ranks these firms

    This ranking is ordered by the Enigma Score — a transparent, data-driven 0–100 rating built from each firm’s true all-in cost, payout reliability, drawdown fairness and trust signals. The exact inputs and weights are published in full on the methodology page; placement cannot be bought.

    Firm data is captured original-source-first from each firm’s official website, with Trustpilot used for aggregate review signals, and refreshed daily — so the prices and discounts above stay current within 24 hours. Every customer-facing number is reviewed before it goes live.

    Editorial independence & affiliate disclosure. FundedEnigma earns a commission when a trader signs up using code FE, which passes through the firm’s own currently-running public discount at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence the Enigma Score or a firm’s position — read more on our about page.

    By — reads every firm’s official rulebook, checks prices and codes daily, and maintains the Enigma Score · Methodology · Editorial policy · Last updated November 2, 2026

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