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FTMOTop pick
Czech Republic • 9+ yrs
9.0
Lowest fee$155
Starts at$10,000
Max alloc$400,000
PayoutsOn demand after 14 days
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- MT4MT5
Challenge Type
1-Step Challenge, 2-Step Challenge
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Best Prop Trading Firms Compared & Tested
Our team has tested and compared all major prop trading firms to bring you the definitive ranking. We evaluate each firm based on profit splits, challenge fees, evaluation rules, platform options, payout speed, and overall trader experience.
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Best Prop Trading Firms Compared & Tested
Our team has tested and compared all major prop trading firms to bring you the definitive ranking. We evaluate each firm based on profit splits, challenge fees, evaluation rules, platform options, payout speed, and overall trader experience. FTMO currently leads this shortlist based on our prop-firm review score.
Comparison: Best Prop Trading Firms
| Prop Firm | Score | Max Capital | Profit Split | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FTMO Verified 2026 | 9/10 | $200,000 | 80% | |
 Instant Funding Verified 2026 | 8.8/10 | $200,000 | 80% | |
 City Traders Imperium Verified 2026 | 8.6/10 | $100,000 | 80%–100% | |
 SabioTrade Verified 2026 | 8.5/10 | $200,000 | 80% | |
 Earn2Trade Verified 2026 | 8.5/10 | $400,000 | 80% | |
 Think Capital Verified 2026 | 8.5/10 | $100,000 | 80%–90% | |
 FundedNext Verified 2026 | 8.4/10 | $200,000 | 80%–95% | |
 The5%ers Verified 2026 | 8.4/10 | $4,000,000 | 80%–100% | |
 Alpha Capital Group Verified 2026 | 8.3/10 | $300,000 | 80% | |
 Darwinex Zero Verified 2026 | 8.1/10 | $200,000 | Up to 85% |
Showing 1 to 10 of 12 firms
12 Firms matches
Instant FundingReviewed
United Kingdom • 2+ yrs
8.8
Lowest fee$75
Starts at$1,250
Max alloc$2,500,000
Payouts14 days after first trade, then weekly (Instant); on demand on evaluation models
- Top Markets
- ForexIndicesCommodities
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- MT5cTrader
Challenge Type
Instant Funding, 1-Phase, 2-Phase, 3-Phase
City Traders ImperiumReviewed
United Arab Emirates • 8+ yrs
8.6
Lowest fee$29
Starts at$2,500
Max alloc$4,000,000
PayoutsWeekly and on-demand via VIP tiers; bi-weekly on standard instant accounts
- Top Markets
- ForexIndicesCommodities
- Top Platforms
- MT5Match-Trader
Challenge Type
1-Step Challenge, 2-Step Challenge, 3-Step Challenge, Instant Funding
Earn2TradeReviewed
United States • 6+ yrs
8.5
Lowest fee$150
Starts at$25,000
Max alloc$400,000
PayoutsMonthly
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- Futures
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- NinjaTraderTradovate
Challenge Type
Trader Career Path, Gauntlet Mini
SabioTradeReviewed
Cyprus • 3+ yrs
8.5
Lowest fee$119
Starts at$20,000
Max alloc$200,000
PayoutsWeekly
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- ForexIndicesCommodities
- Top Platforms
- SabioTrade Platform (Web-based)
Challenge Type
1-Step Challenge
Think CapitalReviewed
Australia • 2+ yrs
8.5
Lowest fee$59
Starts at$5,000
Max alloc$600,000
PayoutsBi-weekly by default; weekly payouts available with add-on
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- ForexIndicesCommodities
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- ThinkTraderTradingView
Challenge Type
Lightning (1-Step), Dual Step Intraday, Dual Step Swing, Nexus (3-Step)
FundedNextReviewed
United Arab Emirates • 2+ yrs
8.4
Lowest fee$32
Starts at$6,000
Max alloc$300,000
PayoutsBi-weekly
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- ForexIndicesCommodities
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- MT4MT5
Challenge Type
Express, Evaluation, Stellar 1-Step, Stellar 2-Step
The5%ersReviewed
Israel • 10+ yrs
8.4
Lowest fee$39
Starts atHigh Stakes
Max alloc$4,000,000
PayoutsWeekly
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- MT5cTrader
Challenge Type
Hyper Growth (1-Step), High Stakes (2-Step), Bootcamp (3-Step)
Alpha Capital GroupReviewed
United Kingdom • 3+ yrs
8.3
Lowest fee$39
Starts at$5,000
Max alloc$400,000
PayoutsBi-weekly or on demand depending on plan
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- ForexIndicesCommodities
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- MT5cTrader
Challenge Type
Alpha Pro, Alpha Swing, Alpha One, Alpha Three
Darwinex ZeroReviewed
United Kingdom • 6+ yrs
8.1
Lowest fee$99
Starts at$10,000
Max alloc$200,000
PayoutsMonthly
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- ForexIndicesCommodities
- Top Platforms
- MT5
Challenge Type
Trader Evaluation Program
Audacity CapitalReviewed
United Kingdom • 12+ yrs
8.0
Lowest fee$129
Starts at$10,000
Max alloc$500,000
PayoutsMonthly
- Top Markets
- ForexIndicesCommodities
- Top Platforms
- MT4MT5
Challenge Type
Evaluation Program
Crypto Fund TraderReviewed
Spain • 3+ yrs
8.0
Lowest fee$99
Starts at$10,000
Max alloc$200,000
PayoutsWeekly
- Top Markets
- Crypto
- Top Platforms
- TradingViewCrypto Fund Trader Platform
Challenge Type
1-Step Challenge, 2-Step Challenge
Sources & References
- Our methodology for ranking trading providers— BrokerAnalysis
- Editorial policy and research standards— BrokerAnalysis
- Data sources used across reviews and comparisons— BrokerAnalysis
- FTMO review and rules— BrokerAnalysis
- Instant Funding review and rules— BrokerAnalysis
- Prop category guide: best prop trading firms— BrokerAnalysis