Compare the Best Proprietary Trading Firms (2026)

We track data across 50+ funding companies so you don't have to. Use our live comparison tool to find the best rules and prices for your trading style — compare profit splits, max drawdown (trailing vs static), account sizes, and PropFundHub Trust Scores side by side.

What is a prop firm?

A proprietary trading firm (prop firm) funds traders with the firm's own capital. You pay a one-time evaluation fee, hit a profit target under defined rules, then trade a funded account keeping 80–95% of profits. Compare evaluation vs instant funding, leverage and risk rules, challenge pricing and refunds, payout speed, and scaling plans.

Forex vs futures prop firms

Forex/CFD prop firms fund currencies, indices and metals on MT4/MT5 and cTrader with percentage drawdown and splits up to 95%. Futures prop firms fund CME products (ES, NQ, CL, GC) on Tradovate, NinjaTrader and Rithmic with trailing dollar drawdown and weekly payouts.

Category Winners

• Best for beginners — firms with no time limits and forgiving rules.
• Best for swing traders — weekend and news-trading friendly firms.
• Lowest challenge fees — best budget evaluations.
• Best scaling plans — fastest capital growth.

Top firms: FTMO, FundedNext, Topstep, The5ers, FundingPips.

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