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FundedNextFutures & CFD challengesPartnerTRUECOSTuse at checkout and check your total- 50K true cost
- $141.99
- Per $1K funded
- $2.84
- Trustpilot
- 4.5/5 on Trustpilot (opens in new tab) · 81,223
IQ CapitalFutures · new firm (2025)PartnerPartner link, no code needed- 50K eval today
$245$49- All-in w/ $129 activation
- $178
- Trustpilot
- 4.7/5 on Trustpilot (opens in new tab) · 556
FTMOFutures & CFD · since 2015PartnerPartner link, no discount code- 50K true cost
- $119
- Per $1K funded
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- 4.8/5 on Trustpilot (opens in new tab) · 54,158
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Sort by the number that matters: cost per $1K of funded capital, fees included. Futures firms first, the biggest forex/CFD firms after. Tap "source" to open the official page we checked. On a phone, each firm is a card.
How we rank: by cost per $1K of funded capital, all fees in. Partners are marked and never change the order. Methodology. Some links are affiliate links (#ad).
| Firm | Cost per $1K funded | Eval price (from) | Activation | Reset | Profit target | Drawdown | Payout rules | Coupon code | Last checked | Links |
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Apex Trader FundingTrustpilot 4.2/5 (opens in new tab) · 21,265 reviews · Founded 2021NotesList prices before coupons (a site-wide coupon was running on 2026-09-27). Activation $90 on EOD accounts. No reset on new evaluations: touching the EOD threshold fails the evaluation and you buy a new one. 30-day access period per evaluation. 'No Activation Fee' EOD variant: 50K $1,190, 100K $1,590. Intraday-trailing variant: 50K $249 + $59 activation. | $13.60 $680 all-in, 50K | 50K $590 | $90 + monthly fee once funded | no resets (re-buy) | $3,000 | EOD trailing (checked once a day at the close); an intraday-trailing product is also sold | 100% payout split; 5 qualifying trading days of $250+ profit (50K) or $300+ (100K); 50% consistency rule; minimum payout $500; safety net = drawdown + $100; max 6 payouts per Performance Account (per-payout caps: 50K $1,500 to $3,000, 100K $2,000 to $4,000) | Code coming soon | 2026-09-27 source for Apex Trader Funding (opens in new tab) | Visit Apex Trader Funding (opens in new tab) Full review of Apex Trader Funding Rules explained for Apex Trader Funding Report error |
Take Profit TraderTrustpilot 4.4/5 (opens in new tab) · 10,846 reviewsNotesList prices shown on takeprofittrader.com on 2026-09-27 (a promo code was advertised that waives activation). PRO activation is a one-time $130 fee. Reset prices are scaled by size (50K $99, 100K $169). Test minimum: 3 trading days plus 50% consistency on new tests bought from Aug 17, 2026 (tests bought earlier, and their resets, keep the 5-day minimum), per TPT's blog post '3-day evals'. | $6.00 $300 all-in, 50K (1st month) | 50K $170/mo | $130 + monthly fee once funded | $99 | $3,000 | Test: EOD trailing. PRO: intraday. PRO+: end of day | PRO: 80/20 split, withdrawals from day one, buffer required; PRO+: 90/10 split, no buffer; no daily loss rule on PRO/PRO+; up to 5 PRO accounts | Code coming soon | 2026-09-27 source for Take Profit Trader (opens in new tab) | Visit Take Profit Trader (opens in new tab) Full review of Take Profit Trader Report error |
TradeifyTrustpilot 4.4/5 (opens in new tab) · 5,057 reviewsNotesGrowth plan list prices (resets 50K $95, 100K $169). Select plan: 50K $165 (reset $109), 100K $265, daily payouts, 40% consistency. Lightning (direct-funded) 50K $492. | $2.90 $145 all-in, 50K | 50K $145 | $0 + monthly fee once funded | $95 | $3,000 | EOD trailing | Growth: payouts every 5 days; 90% profit split; consistency: none listed on the Growth plan; daily loss limit $1,250 (50K) / $2,500 (100K) | Code coming soon | 2026-09-27 source for Tradeify (opens in new tab) | Visit Tradeify (opens in new tab) Full review of Tradeify Report error |
MyFundedFuturesTrustpilot 4.9/5 (opens in new tab) · 22,303 reviewsNotesRapid list prices; promo prices shown on 2026-09-27: 50K $125, 100K $214. No reset on Rapid: a breach ends the account and you buy a new evaluation. Minimum 2 days to pass. | $4.18 $209 all-in, 50K | 50K $209 | $0 + monthly fee once funded | no resets (re-buy) | $3,000 | Evaluation: EOD. Funded: intraday trailing, stops trailing (static) once you reach start + $100 | Daily payouts; 90/10 split; minimum payout $500; required buffer $2,100 (50K) / $3,100 (100K); no daily loss limit and no consistency rule once funded | Code coming soon | 2026-09-27 source for MyFundedFutures (opens in new tab) | Visit MyFundedFutures (opens in new tab) Full review of MyFundedFutures Report error |
Alpha FuturesTrustpilot 4.4/5 (opens in new tab) · 6,124 reviewsNotesStandard plan. Resets: 50K $109, 100K $199. Drawdown calculation type (EOD vs intraday) is not stated on the plan page: check the official site. | $2.58 $129 all-in, 50K (1st month) | 50K $129/mo | $0 + monthly fee once funded | $109 | $3,000 | check site | 90% performance split; up to 4 requests per month after every 5 winning days of $200+; 50% consistency in the evaluation, 40% once qualified; no daily loss guard | Code coming soon | 2026-09-27 source for Alpha Futures (opens in new tab) | Visit Alpha Futures (opens in new tab) Coupon page Full review of Alpha Futures Report error |
FundedNext (Futures)PartnerTrustpilot 4.5/5 (opens in new tab) · 81,223 reviewsNotesFlex challenge. List prices. FundedNext runs its own promotions, so check your checkout total. | $2.84 $141.99 all-in, 50K | 50K $141.99 | $0 | $82.99 | $2,500 | EOD Max Loss Limit | Flex: rewards after 5 benchmark days, 95% reward share, max withdrawal $1,500 (50K), no consistency once funded (40% in challenge), $250 minimum | Code TRUECOST: enter at checkoutCheck the final price at checkout before you pay. use code at FundedNext (Futures) (opens in new tab) · affiliate | 2026-10-18 source for FundedNext (Futures) (opens in new tab) | Visit FundedNext (Futures) (opens in new tab) Coupon page Full review of FundedNext (Futures) Report error |
FTMO (Futures)PartnerTrustpilot 4.8/5 (opens in new tab) · 54,158 reviews · Since 2015NotesGrowth plan. Pro 50K: $139/mo, reset $129, DD $3,000, $1,000 hard DLL, 100% withdrawable, cap $5,000, every 5 days. | $2.38 $119 all-in, 50K (1st month) | 50K $119/mo | $0 | $109 | $3,000 | EOD trailing (locks at initial balance) | Growth: 90/10, every 4 days, 4 days >= $150 (50K), withdraw 50%, cap $2,500 (50K); no consistency rule on Sim-Funded | Partner link, no code open partner link for FTMO (opens in new tab) · affiliate | 2026-09-26 source for FTMO (Futures) (opens in new tab) | Visit FTMO (Futures) (opens in new tab) Coupon page Full review of FTMO (Futures) Rules explained for FTMO (Futures) Report error |
BulenoxTrustpilot 4.7/5 (opens in new tab) · 1,817 reviewsNotesOne-time Qualification prices. Reset $78 per the official FAQ (one price stated, not per size). Master activation fees per the Help Center (Master Account > Activation Fee): 25K $143, 50K $148, 100K $248, 150K $498, same for Option 1 and 2; the activation link is valid 7 days. Always-on public coupon shown on the pricing page. | $6.46 $323 all-in, 50K | 50K $175 | $148 + monthly fee once funded | $78 | $3,000 | Your choice at purchase: trailing drawdown (Option 1, no scaling) or end-of-day drawdown (Option 2, with scaling plan and daily loss limit) | First $10,000 of payouts 100% to you, then 90/10; regular Master Account payouts processed every Wednesday (Fast Track/Momentum daily); consistency rule applies (figure in Help Center) | GT7YB40% off Fast Track, 30% off Momentum Qualification Option 2, valid until Nov 30, 2026 | 2026-09-27 source for Bulenox (opens in new tab) | Visit Bulenox (opens in new tab) Full review of Bulenox Report error |
Lucid TradingTrustpilot 4.4/5 (opens in new tab) · 6,603 reviewsNotesLucidPro list prices (sale prices with coupon shown on 2026-09-27: 50K $115.40, 100K $180.40). Other plans: LucidFlex, LucidDaily, LucidDirect. | $3.84 $192 all-in, 50K | 50K $192 | $0 + monthly fee once funded | $115 | $3,000 | EOD trailing (end-of-day Max Loss Limit) | 90/10 split; per cycle earn at least $500 (50K) / $750 (100K); 40% consistency; profits must exceed buffer (initial Max Loss Limit + $100); minimum $500; max first payout $2,000 (50K) / $2,500 (100K) | Code coming soon | 2026-09-27 source for Lucid Trading (opens in new tab) | Visit Lucid Trading (opens in new tab) Full review of Lucid Trading Report error |
TopstepTrustpilot 3.7/5 (opens in new tab) · 14,914 reviewsNotesStandard Path list prices. Consistency target in the Combine: best day at or below 55% of the profit target (Topstep help centre, 'Consistency at Topstep', rechecked 2026-09-27; third-party guides quoting 50% are out of date). XFA reactivation (Back2Funded): 50K $599, 100K $699. Topstep's affiliate program was reportedly sunset in Aug 2026, so we expect no code. | $3.96 $198 all-in, 50K (1st month) | 50K $49/mo | $149 + monthly fee once funded | $49 | $3,000 | EOD trailing (Maximum Loss Limit, set from the end-of-day balance high; stops at the starting balance) | 90/10 split; Standard XFA: 5 winning days of $150+ per payout, request up to 50% of balance, capped at $2,000 (50K) / $3,000 (100K) per request; minimum payout $125 | No code available | 2026-09-27 source for Topstep (opens in new tab) | Visit Topstep (opens in new tab) Full review of Topstep Rules explained for Topstep Report error |
| IQ CapitalPartnerTrustpilot 4.7/5 (opens in new tab) · 556 reviews New firm (2025), limited independent payout history NotesFutures Core (position-loss) list prices from the pricing page CMS data on iqcapital.io; activation $129 (50K) / $149 (100K) after passing. Rules, payouts and caps from the official FAQ; countries from /countries. Futures platforms listed: DeepChart, ATAS, Quantower. The site shows conflicting figures in places (futures monthly fee $19 vs $39; Rapid split). Challenge fees are non-refundable. | $3.56 $178 all-in, 50K ($49 + $129 activation) | 50K (one-time, iqcapital.io 2026-10-24) · Coupon page | $129 last checked 2026-09-27; + monthly fee once funded | check site | $3,000 (6%) | $2,000 EOD trailing (50K, iqcapital.io 2026-10-24) (locks at starting capital); per-trade loss cap 1% in challenge, 0.5% funded (3rd breach closes the account) | 90/10 split from the first dollar; first payout after 10 active trading days, then 10 new active days + 50% new profit per payout; each payout capped at 50% of profit and $1,500-$2,500 (50K), $2,000-$3,000 (100K), $3,000-$4,000 (200K); funded consistency 30% (best day) | Partner link | 2026-10-24 (price) source for IQ Capital (opens in new tab) | Visit IQ Capital (opens in new tab) Coupon page Full review of IQ Capital Rules explained for IQ Capital Report error |
Cost per $1K funded = (50K evaluation list price + activation fee, pass first try; monthly plans count the first month) ÷ 50. List prices from each firm's official page on its "Last checked" date, before any sale or code. Gold-bordered rows marked "Partner" are affiliate partners; the partnership never changes a firm's numbers or its place in the order. Trust: Trustpilot score and review count read from trustpilot.com on 2026-10-09; founding year only where the firm states it on its own site. How we score.
"check site" = we have not yet verified this figure on the firm's official page, so we don't show a number. Prices change often and discounts are frequent. Coupon codes: "Code coming soon" means we have no code for that firm yet (we're negotiating TrueCostProp codes with top firms; none is shown until a deal is signed). Affiliate disclosure: where we show our code (currently TCP for FundedNext; and our FTMO and IQ Capital partner links), the link is an affiliate link and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Details. Spotted a mistake? Report an error
Forex / CFD prop firms
The biggest CFD challenges, 50K and 100K fees as each firm displays them. All firm reviews →
| Firm | $50K fee | $100K fee | Targets | Drawdown | Payouts | Coupon code | Last checked |
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| FTMOPartnerTrustpilot 4.8/5 (opens in new tab) · 54,158 reviews · Since 2015 FTMO Challenge, 2-Step | €345 | €540 | Phase 1: 10% · Phase 2: 5% | Max daily loss 5% · Max loss 10% | Rewards up to 90%; the fee is refunded (100%) with your rewards; min 4 trading days; unlimited trading period | Partner link, no code open partner link for FTMO (opens in new tab) · affiliate | 2026-09-27 source for FTMO |
| The5ersTrustpilot 4.7/5 (opens in new tab) · 39,503 reviews · Since 2016 High Stakes (2-Step) | $249 | $405 | Step 1: 10% · Step 2: 5% | Max daily loss 4% · Max loss 8% | Profit share 80% to 100%; payout cap $3,000 (50K) / $4,000 (100K); min withdrawal $300 / $500; min 3 profitable days | Code coming soon | 2026-09-27 source for The5ers |
| FundingPipsTrustpilot 4.5/5 (opens in new tab) · 70,239 reviews · Since 2022 2-Step (plan shown by default on the homepage) | $269 | $499 | Phase 1: 10% · Phase 2: 6% | Max loss 12% · Daily loss 4% | Bi-weekly rewards, up to 95% split | Code coming soon | 2026-09-27 source for FundingPips |
| E8 MarketsTrustpilot 4.1/5 (opens in new tab) · 3,299 reviews E8 One (1 phase) | $288 | $488 | One phase: $9,000 on $100K | Dynamic drawdown 6% ($6,000 on $100K) · Daily drawdown $4,000 on $100K | 80% payout; first payout in as little as 3 days; 40% consistency when funded; no activation fee | Code coming soon | 2026-09-27 source for E8 Markets |
| FundedNext (CFD)PartnerTrustpilot 4.5/5 (opens in new tab) · 81,223 reviews CFD challenges (Stellar) | check the official site | check the official site | check the official site | check the official site | check the official site | Partner link: FundedNext's public CFD promo beat our code on 2026-10-24 coupon page | pending source for FundedNext (CFD) |
Cost per $1K funded = (50K evaluation list price + activation fee, pass first try; monthly plans count the first month) ÷ 50. List prices from each firm's official page on its "Last checked" date, before any sale or code. Gold-bordered rows marked "Partner" are affiliate partners; the partnership never changes a firm's numbers or its place in the order. Trust: Trustpilot score and review count read from trustpilot.com on 2026-10-09; founding year only where the firm states it on its own site. How we score.
Forex/CFD challenge fees as shown on each firm's official site on the verified date (currency as displayed). "Code coming soon" = no TrueCostProp code for that firm yet. TRUECOST at FundedNext is an affiliate code: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosure.
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The real numbers
The sticker price is only the start.
An evaluation's price is what you see. Its true cost adds activation fees and every failed attempt. Switch the attempts to see how fast it grows. The median 50K evaluation goes from $198 if you pass first time to $385 after two failed attempts.
Fig. 1 · Data from official firm pages
True cost of one 50K evaluation
Median across 10 firms with 2 failed attempts: $385
Failed attempts
Head-to-head
Two firms, every number
Price, activation, resets, drawdown and payout rules next to each other.
Apex vs Topstep- FTMO vs Topstep
- FundedNext vs FTMO
- FundedNext Flex vs Rapid
- FundedNext vs Apex
FundedNext vs Take Profit Trader
Apex vs Lucid
Apex vs MyFundedFutures- Apex vs Take Profit Trader
- Lucid vs Take Profit Trader
- MyFundedFutures vs Take Profit Trader
Topstep vs Alpha Futures- Topstep vs Lucid
- Topstep vs MyFundedFutures
- Topstep vs Take Profit Trader
Topstep vs Tradeify- Tradeify vs Lucid
- Tradeify vs Take Profit Trader
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The lake, the rod, and the fish.
A funded account is not a prize you buy. It's access. What you do with that access is a skill.
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The firm supplies a $50K–$100K account on its rules. We compare every firm on true cost and real rules.
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FAQ
Common questions
What does "true cost" mean?
True cost = the evaluation price + the activation fee + every failed attempt (the reset fee, or a new evaluation where a firm has no resets). It is what you really pay to reach a funded account, not the sticker price.
Which futures prop firm is cheapest right now?
On list prices with all fees in (last full price check 2026-09-26/27), the cheapest 50K account we track is FTMO (Futures) at $2.38 per $1K of funded capital (first month of a monthly plan). Prices change often, so always confirm at checkout.
Do affiliate partners rank higher?
No. FundedNext (code TRUECOST), FTMO and IQ Capital (partner links) are our affiliate partners and are marked "Partner". We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you, but it never changes the data or the order.
Is a funded account real money?
Often not: many prop firms fund a simulated account and pay out a share of profits under their rules. Most evaluation participants never receive a payout. Nothing on this site is financial advice.
Can I read the site in my language?
Yes. Use the language button at the top of any page: Español, Português, हिन्दी, Bahasa Indonesia, Tiếng Việt, Türkçe, العربية, 日本語, 한국어, ไทย and Filipino each have a translated home page. The detailed comparison tables stay in English so the figures match the sources.
Which prop firms have no activation fee?
On the official pages we checked on 2026-10-24, FundedNext Futures and FTMO Futures list no activation fee, and Earn2Trade has no upfront one (it is taken from your first withdrawal). See no-activation-fee prop firms.
What does an instant funding account really cost?
There is no evaluation, so the price is paid once; if you breach the account, you buy a new one. See instant funding: true cost for the rules that decide how long an account lasts.
Can I join a prop firm from India, Nigeria or Brazil?
Usually yes, but it depends on the firm and the product. See prop firms by country, built from each firm's own restricted-country page.
How do you check prices and codes?
We read the firm's official page, write down the date, and link the source. If we cannot verify a number, we say "check site". See our methodology.
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