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Firms we review · compared, not sponsored

The true cost of every big prop firm, side by side.

50K and 100K evaluations at the most popular futures and forex/CFD prop firms: evaluation price, activation fee, resets and monthly fees, the drawdown type and the payout rules. Every number was checked on the firm's official site on 2026-09-27. If we couldn't verify it, we say "check the official site".

  1. Firms we review · verified 2026-09-27

    Every fee, before you pay.

    The true cost of a 50K and a 100K evaluation at the biggest futures prop firms: price, activation, resets and monthly fees, each linked to the firm's own page.

  2. Firm we review · Trading Combine, Standard Path

    Topstep

    50K, pass first try
    $198 1st month
    50K, after 1 fail
    $247
    100K, pass first try
    $248
  3. Firm we review · EOD Evaluation

    Apex Trader Funding

    50K, pass first try
    $680
    50K, after 1 fail
    $1,270
    100K, pass first try
    $1,280
  4. Firm we review · Growth

    Tradeify

    50K, pass first try
    $145
    50K, after 1 fail
    $240
    100K, pass first try
    $255
  5. Firm we review · LucidPro

    Lucid Trading

    50K, pass first try
    $192
    50K, after 1 fail
    $307
    100K, pass first try
    $307
  6. Firm we review · Rapid

    MyFundedFutures

    50K, pass first try
    $209
    50K, after 1 fail
    $418
    100K, pass first try
    $356
  7. Firm we review · Test account

    Take Profit Trader

    50K, pass first try
    $300 1st month
    50K, after 1 fail
    $399
    100K, pass first try
    $460
  8. Firm we review · Standard

    Alpha Futures

    50K, pass first try
    $129 1st month
    50K, after 1 fail
    $238
    100K, pass first try
    $239
  9. Firm we review · Qualification account

    Bulenox

    50K, pass first try
    $323
    50K, after 1 fail
    $401
    100K, pass first try
    $463
  10. Firm we review · Flex challenge

    FundedNext

    50K, pass first try
    $133.99
    50K, after 1 fail
    $211.98
    100K, pass first try
    $264.99
  11. Firm we review · Growth plan

    FTMO

    50K, pass first try
    $119 1st month
    50K, after 1 fail
    $228
    100K, pass first try
    $169
  12. Firm we review · Futures Core (position-loss)

    IQ Capital

    50K, pass first try
    $308
    50K, after 1 fail
    check the official site
    100K, pass first try
    $428
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Futures prop firms

50K and 100K, all fees in.

True cost = evaluation + activation fee. "After 1 fail" adds one reset, or a new evaluation where a firm has no resets. Monthly plans show the first month. List prices before any sale or code.

Futures · firm we review

Topstep

Trading Combine, Standard Path

No code available
50K $198 true cost, pass first try (1st month)
  • Evaluation$49/mo
  • Activation$149
  • Reset$49
100K $248 true cost, pass first try (1st month)
  • Evaluation$99/mo
  • Activation$149
  • Reset$99
Monthly fees
The Trading Combine is monthly ($49/mo on 50K, $99/mo on 100K) until you pass; the subscription is cancelled when you pass. No Activation Fee Path: 50K $95/mo, 100K $149/mo, $0 activation.
Drawdown
EOD trailing (Maximum Loss Limit, set from the end-of-day balance high; stops at the starting balance)
Payouts
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

Futures · firm we review

Apex Trader Funding

EOD Evaluation

Code coming soon
50K $680 true cost, pass first try
  • Evaluation$590
  • Activation$90
  • Resetnone: buy again
100K $1,280 true cost, pass first try
  • Evaluation$1,190
  • Activation$90
  • Resetnone: buy again
Monthly fees
None on new accounts: Apex states 'One Time Fees – No recurring billing' (legacy accounts keep recurring billing).
Drawdown
EOD trailing (checked once a day at the close); an intraday-trailing product is also sold
Payouts
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)

Futures · firm we review

Tradeify

Growth

Code coming soon
50K $145 true cost, pass first try
  • Evaluation$145
  • Activation$0
  • Reset$95
100K $255 true cost, pass first try
  • Evaluation$255
  • Activation$0
  • Reset$169
Monthly fees
None: one-time evaluation fee.
Drawdown
EOD trailing
Payouts
Growth: payouts every 5 days; 90% profit split; consistency: none listed on the Growth plan; daily loss limit $1,250 (50K) / $2,500 (100K)

Futures · firm we review

Lucid Trading

LucidPro

Code coming soon
50K $192 true cost, pass first try
  • Evaluation$192
  • Activation$0
  • Reset$115
100K $307 true cost, pass first try
  • Evaluation$307
  • Activation$0
  • Reset$180
Monthly fees
None: 'No monthly subscription or funded account activation fees'.
Drawdown
EOD trailing (end-of-day Max Loss Limit)
Payouts
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)

Futures · firm we review

MyFundedFutures

Rapid

Code coming soon
50K $209 true cost, pass first try
  • Evaluation$209
  • Activation$0
  • Resetnone: buy again
100K $356 true cost, pass first try
  • Evaluation$356
  • Activation$0
  • Resetnone: buy again
Monthly fees
None: 'One-time payment, no renewals'.
Drawdown
Evaluation: EOD. Funded: intraday trailing, stops trailing (static) once you reach start + $100
Payouts
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

Futures · firm we review

Take Profit Trader

Test account

Code coming soon
50K $300 true cost, pass first try (1st month)
  • Evaluation$170/mo
  • Activation$130
  • Reset$99
100K $460 true cost, pass first try (1st month)
  • Evaluation$330/mo
  • Activation$130
  • Reset$169
Monthly fees
The Test is a monthly subscription ($170/mo on 50K, $330/mo on 100K) until you pass or cancel. A reset does not change the renewal date.
Drawdown
Test: EOD trailing. PRO: intraday. PRO+: end of day
Payouts
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

Futures · firm we review

Alpha Futures

Standard

Code coming soon
50K $129 true cost, pass first try (1st month)
  • Evaluation$129/mo
  • Activation$0
  • Reset$109
100K $239 true cost, pass first try (1st month)
  • Evaluation$239/mo
  • Activation$0
  • Reset$199
Monthly fees
Monthly: $129/mo (50K), $239/mo (100K). Alpha says 'Your monthly stays the same after you qualify', so the fee continues on the qualified account.
Drawdown
check the official site
Payouts
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

Futures · firm we review

Bulenox

Qualification account

Code coming soon
50K $323 true cost, pass first try
  • Evaluation$175
  • Activation$148
  • Reset$78
100K $463 true cost, pass first try
  • Evaluation$215
  • Activation$248
  • Reset$78
Monthly fees
None on the Master Account: one activation fee ($148 on 50K, $248 on 100K) and no recurring monthly payments. Rithmic 'professional' status adds $116/month exchange data.
Drawdown
Your choice at purchase: trailing drawdown (Option 1, no scaling) or end-of-day drawdown (Option 2, with scaling plan and daily loss limit)
Payouts
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)

Futures · firm we review

FundedNext

Flex challenge

Code TRUECOST · 10% off
50K $133.99 true cost, pass first try
  • Evaluation$133.99
  • Activation$0
  • Reset$77.99
100K $264.99 true cost, pass first try
  • Evaluation$264.99
  • Activation$0
  • Reset$77.99
Monthly fees
check the official site
Drawdown
EOD Max Loss Limit
Payouts
Flex: rewards after 5 benchmark days, 95% reward share, max withdrawal $1,500 (50K), no consistency once funded (40% in challenge), $250 minimum

Futures · firm we review

FTMO

Growth plan

Code coming soon
50K $119 true cost, pass first try (1st month)
  • Evaluation$119/mo
  • Activation$0
  • Reset$109
100K $169 true cost, pass first try (1st month)
  • Evaluation$169/mo
  • Activation$0
  • Reset$109
Monthly fees
check the official site
Drawdown
EOD trailing (locks at initial balance)
Payouts
Growth: 90/10, every 4 days, 4 days >= $150 (50K), withdraw 50%, cap $2,500 (50K); no consistency rule on Sim-Funded

Futures · firm we review

IQ Capital

Futures Core (position-loss)

Code coming soon
50K $308 true cost, pass first try
  • Evaluation$179
  • Activation$129
  • Resetcheck the official site
100K $428 true cost, pass first try
  • Evaluation$299
  • Activation$129
  • Resetcheck the official site
Monthly fees
Monthly fee on funded accounts: $5 per CFD/crypto account; futures $19 or $39 per account (the official FAQ shows both). Challenge extension $19 per 30 days.
Drawdown
6% EOD trailing (locks at starting capital); per-trade loss cap 1% in challenge, 0.5% funded (3rd breach closes the account)
Payouts
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)

Forex / CFD prop firms

The biggest CFD challenges, compared.

Two-step and one-step challenges at the most-followed forex/CFD firms. Fees shown as each firm displays them.

Forex / CFD · firm we review

FTMO

FTMO Challenge, 2-Step

Code coming soon
$50K€345one-time, refundable fee
$100K€540one-time, refundable fee (sale price €439 shown on 2026-09-27)
Targets
Phase 1: 10% · Phase 2: 5%
Drawdown
Max daily loss 5% · Max loss 10%
Payouts
Rewards up to 90%; the fee is refunded (100%) with your rewards; min 4 trading days; unlimited trading period
Note
Shown in EUR for our region; the site lets you switch to USD or GBP.

Forex / CFD · firm we review

The5ers

High Stakes (2-Step)

Code coming soon
$50K$249one-time, refundable
$100K$405one-time, refundable
Targets
Step 1: 10% · Step 2: 5%
Drawdown
Max daily loss 4% · Max loss 8%
Payouts
Profit share 80% to 100%; payout cap $3,000 (50K) / $4,000 (100K); min withdrawal $300 / $500; min 3 profitable days
Note
USD. The5ers also runs 1-Step (Hyper Growth), 3-Step (Bootcamp) and futures programs.

Forex / CFD · firm we review

FundingPips

2-Step (plan shown by default on the homepage)

Code coming soon
$50K$269one-time
$100K$499one-time (shown next to a struck-through $555)
Targets
Phase 1: 10% · Phase 2: 6%
Drawdown
Max loss 12% · Daily loss 4%
Payouts
Bi-weekly rewards, up to 95% split
Note
USD. FundingPips also sells Zero, 1-Step and other 2-Step variants with different rules.

Forex / CFD · firm we review

E8 Markets

E8 One (1 phase)

Code coming soon
$50K$288one-time list price (25% off promo shown: $216)
$100K$488one-time list price (25% off promo shown: $366)
Targets
One phase: $9,000 on $100K
Drawdown
Dynamic drawdown 6% ($6,000 on $100K) · Daily drawdown $4,000 on $100K
Payouts
80% payout; first payout in as little as 3 days; 40% consistency when funded; no activation fee
Note
USD. Rules shown for the default $100K configuration; E8 One is configurable.

Forex / CFD · firm we review

FundedNext (CFD)

CFD challenges (Stellar)

Code TRUECOST · 30% off CFD challenges
$50Kcheck the official sitechallenge fee
$100Kcheck the official sitechallenge fee
Targets
check the official site
Drawdown
check the official site
Payouts
check the official site

CFD comparison table

Forex and CFD prop firms compared: 50K and 100K challenge fees, rules and code status
Firm$50K fee$100K feeTargetsDrawdownPayoutsCoupon codeVerified
FTMO
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 Code coming soon 2026-09-27 source for FTMO
The5ers
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
FundingPips
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 Markets
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)
CFD challenges (Stellar)
check the official site check the official site check the official site check the official site check the official site Code TRUECOST: 30% off CFD challenges use code pending source for FundedNext (CFD)

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.

Futures comparison table

Futures prop firms compared: price, fees, rules and our coupon code
FirmEval price (from)ActivationResetProfit targetDrawdownPayout rulesCoupon codeVerifiedLinks
Apex Trader Funding
NotesList 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.
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 Trader
NotesList 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'.
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
Tradeify
NotesGrowth 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.
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
MyFundedFutures
NotesRapid 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.
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 Futures
NotesStandard plan. Resets: 50K $109, 100K $199. Drawdown calculation type (EOD vs intraday) is not stated on the plan page: check the official site.
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) Full review of Alpha Futures Report error
FundedNext (Futures)
NotesFlex challenge. List prices; page shows 47% off with code FNFLEX (50K $69.99).
50K $133.99 $0 $77.99 $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: 10% off
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FTMO (Futures)
NotesGrowth plan. Pro 50K: $139/mo, reset $129, DD $3,000, $1,000 hard DLL, 100% withdrawable, cap $5,000, every 5 days.
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 Code coming soon 2026-09-26 source for FTMO (Futures) (opens in new tab) Visit FTMO (Futures) (opens in new tab) Full review of FTMO (Futures) Rules explained for FTMO (Futures) Report error
Bulenox
NotesOne-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.
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) Code coming soon 2026-09-27 source for Bulenox (opens in new tab) Visit Bulenox (opens in new tab) Full review of Bulenox Report error
Lucid Trading
NotesLucidPro list prices (sale prices with coupon shown on 2026-09-27: 50K $115.40, 100K $180.40). Other plans: LucidFlex, LucidDaily, LucidDirect.
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
Topstep
NotesStandard 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.
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 Capital
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.
50K $179
Sale: ~$18 (2026-09-27, verify at checkout)
$129
+ monthly fee once funded
check site $3,000 (6%) 6% EOD trailing (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) Code coming soon 2026-09-27 source for IQ Capital (opens in new tab) Visit IQ Capital (opens in new tab) Full review of IQ Capital Rules explained for IQ Capital Report error

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