Cheapest Futures Prop Firms in 2026
Updated 2026 rankings of the cheapest futures prop firms by evaluation fee — get funded for less.
Public Evidence Status
Ready public-evidence plans are sorted ahead of partial or unavailable plans when possible, and missing public fields cannot look favorable in the ranking.
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Checked Jul 10, 2026 · apextraderfunding.com77 changes pending review since Sep 30, 2026May be out of date
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.
$19.9
Why this rank
Labeled lower-confidence rankingEstimated
This ranking uses topic metric with estimated model inputs. Numeric output can run, but at least one input is an explicit assumption or legacy fallback rather than confirmed ordinary public evidence.
Informational comparison from ordinary public product/help/rule material. Missing public values stay visible as blockers instead of being treated as neutral.
Primary model note: rankings prioritize rule-derived difficulty, economic friction, constraints, and trader fit from ordinary public product/rule evidence; EV/pass probability are secondary scenario comparison estimates.
Rule-derived ranking blocked by missing public fields: fee_monthly|fee_onetime.
1 legacy fallback
Ranking reasons
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.Estimated model output (assumed inputs): fee_monthly|fee_onetimeValue is present in legacy/raw model data but lacks confirming public evidence in this adapter input.
Blocking public fields
fee_monthly|fee_onetime
2
Checked Jun 12, 2026 · daytraders.com269 changes pending review since Jun 13, 2026May be out of date
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.
$22.5
Why this rank
Labeled lower-confidence rankingEstimated
This ranking uses topic metric with estimated model inputs. Numeric output can run, but at least one input is an explicit assumption or legacy fallback rather than confirmed ordinary public evidence.
Informational comparison from ordinary public product/help/rule material. Missing public values stay visible as blockers instead of being treated as neutral.
Primary model note: rankings prioritize rule-derived difficulty, economic friction, constraints, and trader fit from ordinary public product/rule evidence; EV/pass probability are secondary scenario comparison estimates.
Rule-derived ranking blocked by missing public fields: fee_monthly|fee_onetime.
1 legacy fallback
Ranking reasons
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.Estimated model output (assumed inputs): fee_monthly|fee_onetimeValue is present in legacy/raw model data but lacks confirming public evidence in this adapter input.
Blocking public fields
fee_monthly|fee_onetime
3
Checked Jun 16, 2026 · topstep.com47 changes pending review since Jun 14, 2026May be out of date
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.
$49
Why this rank
Labeled lower-confidence rankingEstimated
This ranking uses topic metric with estimated model inputs. Numeric output can run, but at least one input is an explicit assumption or legacy fallback rather than confirmed ordinary public evidence.
Informational comparison from ordinary public product/help/rule material. Missing public values stay visible as blockers instead of being treated as neutral.
Primary model note: rankings prioritize rule-derived difficulty, economic friction, constraints, and trader fit from ordinary public product/rule evidence; EV/pass probability are secondary scenario comparison estimates.
Rule-derived ranking blocked by missing public fields: fee_monthly|fee_onetime.
1 legacy fallback
Ranking reasons
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.Estimated model output (assumed inputs): fee_monthly|fee_onetimeValue is present in legacy/raw model data but lacks confirming public evidence in this adapter input.
Blocking public fields
fee_monthly|fee_onetime
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Legends TradingEstimatedLabeled lower-confidence rankingPartly unverified inputs: some of this firm's rules have no public source (last public source 2026-03-17), so this uses their last stored values.
Checked Jun 12, 2026 · thelegendstrading.com143 changes pending review since Apr 11, 2026May be out of dateEstimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.
$59
Why this rank
Labeled lower-confidence rankingEstimated
This ranking uses topic metric with estimated model inputs. Numeric output can run, but at least one input is an explicit assumption or legacy fallback rather than confirmed ordinary public evidence.
Informational comparison from ordinary public product/help/rule material. Missing public values stay visible as blockers instead of being treated as neutral.
Primary model note: rankings prioritize rule-derived difficulty, economic friction, constraints, and trader fit from ordinary public product/rule evidence; EV/pass probability are secondary scenario comparison estimates.
Rule-derived ranking blocked by missing public fields: fee_monthly|fee_onetime.
1 legacy fallback
Ranking reasons
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.Estimated model output (assumed inputs): fee_monthly|fee_onetimeValue is present in legacy/raw model data but lacks confirming public evidence in this adapter input.
Blocking public fields
fee_monthly|fee_onetime
5
Checked Jul 17, 2026 · tradeday.comVerified Jun 12, 2026 · tradeday.com170 changes pending review since Jun 18, 2026May be out of date
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.
$62
Why this rank
Labeled lower-confidence rankingEstimated
This ranking uses topic metric with estimated model inputs. Numeric output can run, but at least one input is an explicit assumption or legacy fallback rather than confirmed ordinary public evidence.
Informational comparison from ordinary public product/help/rule material. Missing public values stay visible as blockers instead of being treated as neutral.
Primary model note: rankings prioritize rule-derived difficulty, economic friction, constraints, and trader fit from ordinary public product/rule evidence; EV/pass probability are secondary scenario comparison estimates.
Rule-derived ranking blocked by missing public fields: fee_monthly|fee_onetime.
1 legacy fallback
Ranking reasons
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.Estimated model output (assumed inputs): fee_monthly|fee_onetimeValue is present in legacy/raw model data but lacks confirming public evidence in this adapter input.
Blocking public fields
fee_monthly|fee_onetime
6
Checked Jun 29, 2026 · myfundedfutures.comVerified Jun 12, 2026 · myfundedfutures.com200 changes pending review since Jun 14, 2026May be out of date
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.
$62.5
Why this rank
Labeled lower-confidence rankingEstimated
This ranking uses topic metric with estimated model inputs. Numeric output can run, but at least one input is an explicit assumption or legacy fallback rather than confirmed ordinary public evidence.
Informational comparison from ordinary public product/help/rule material. Missing public values stay visible as blockers instead of being treated as neutral.
Primary model note: rankings prioritize rule-derived difficulty, economic friction, constraints, and trader fit from ordinary public product/rule evidence; EV/pass probability are secondary scenario comparison estimates.
Rule-derived ranking blocked by missing public fields: fee_monthly|fee_onetime.
1 legacy fallback
Ranking reasons
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.Estimated model output (assumed inputs): fee_monthly|fee_onetimeValue is present in legacy/raw model data but lacks confirming public evidence in this adapter input.
Blocking public fields
fee_monthly|fee_onetime
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Checked Oct 5, 2026 · fundedfuturesnetwork.comLast verified Jun 15, 2026 — source not machine-readable (fundedfuturesnetwork.zendesk.com)395 changes pending review since Apr 3, 2026May be out of date
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.
$63
Why this rank
Labeled lower-confidence rankingEstimated
This ranking uses topic metric with estimated model inputs. Numeric output can run, but at least one input is an explicit assumption or legacy fallback rather than confirmed ordinary public evidence.
Informational comparison from ordinary public product/help/rule material. Missing public values stay visible as blockers instead of being treated as neutral.
Primary model note: rankings prioritize rule-derived difficulty, economic friction, constraints, and trader fit from ordinary public product/rule evidence; EV/pass probability are secondary scenario comparison estimates.
Rule-derived ranking blocked by missing public fields: fee_monthly|fee_onetime.
1 legacy fallback
Ranking reasons
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.Estimated model output (assumed inputs): fee_monthly|fee_onetimeValue is present in legacy/raw model data but lacks confirming public evidence in this adapter input.
Blocking public fields
fee_monthly|fee_onetime
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Checked Jun 16, 2026 · help.alpha-futures.com84 changes pending review since Apr 6, 2026May be out of date
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.
$79
Why this rank
Labeled lower-confidence rankingEstimated
This ranking uses topic metric with estimated model inputs. Numeric output can run, but at least one input is an explicit assumption or legacy fallback rather than confirmed ordinary public evidence.
Informational comparison from ordinary public product/help/rule material. Missing public values stay visible as blockers instead of being treated as neutral.
Primary model note: rankings prioritize rule-derived difficulty, economic friction, constraints, and trader fit from ordinary public product/rule evidence; EV/pass probability are secondary scenario comparison estimates.
Rule-derived ranking blocked by missing public fields: fee_monthly|fee_onetime.
1 legacy fallback
Ranking reasons
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.Estimated model output (assumed inputs): fee_monthly|fee_onetimeValue is present in legacy/raw model data but lacks confirming public evidence in this adapter input.
Blocking public fields
fee_monthly|fee_onetime
9
Checked Jun 30, 2026 · fundednext.comVerified Jun 17, 2026 · fundednext.com105 changes pending review since Jul 8, 2026May be out of date
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.
$79.99
Why this rank
Labeled lower-confidence rankingEstimated
This ranking uses topic metric with estimated model inputs. Numeric output can run, but at least one input is an explicit assumption or legacy fallback rather than confirmed ordinary public evidence.
Informational comparison from ordinary public product/help/rule material. Missing public values stay visible as blockers instead of being treated as neutral.
Primary model note: rankings prioritize rule-derived difficulty, economic friction, constraints, and trader fit from ordinary public product/rule evidence; EV/pass probability are secondary scenario comparison estimates.
Rule-derived ranking blocked by missing public fields: fee_monthly|fee_onetime.
1 legacy fallback
Ranking reasons
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.Estimated model output (assumed inputs): fee_monthly|fee_onetimeValue is present in legacy/raw model data but lacks confirming public evidence in this adapter input.
Blocking public fields
fee_monthly|fee_onetime
10
Checked Jun 12, 2026 · takeprofittrader.com61 changes pending review since Apr 3, 2026May be out of date
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.
$90
Why this rank
Labeled lower-confidence rankingEstimated
This ranking uses topic metric with estimated model inputs. Numeric output can run, but at least one input is an explicit assumption or legacy fallback rather than confirmed ordinary public evidence.
Informational comparison from ordinary public product/help/rule material. Missing public values stay visible as blockers instead of being treated as neutral.
Primary model note: rankings prioritize rule-derived difficulty, economic friction, constraints, and trader fit from ordinary public product/rule evidence; EV/pass probability are secondary scenario comparison estimates.
Rule-derived ranking blocked by missing public fields: fee_monthly|fee_onetime.
1 legacy fallback
Ranking reasons
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.Estimated model output (assumed inputs): fee_monthly|fee_onetimeValue is present in legacy/raw model data but lacks confirming public evidence in this adapter input.
Blocking public fields
fee_monthly|fee_onetime
11
Checked Jun 12, 2026 · tradeify.co282 changes pending review since Apr 3, 2026May be out of date
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.
$99
Why this rank
Labeled lower-confidence rankingEstimated
This ranking uses topic metric with estimated model inputs. Numeric output can run, but at least one input is an explicit assumption or legacy fallback rather than confirmed ordinary public evidence.
Informational comparison from ordinary public product/help/rule material. Missing public values stay visible as blockers instead of being treated as neutral.
Primary model note: rankings prioritize rule-derived difficulty, economic friction, constraints, and trader fit from ordinary public product/rule evidence; EV/pass probability are secondary scenario comparison estimates.
Rule-derived ranking blocked by missing public fields: fee_monthly|fee_onetime.
1 legacy fallback
Ranking reasons
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.Estimated model output (assumed inputs): fee_monthly|fee_onetimeValue is present in legacy/raw model data but lacks confirming public evidence in this adapter input.
Blocking public fields
fee_monthly|fee_onetime
12
Checked Aug 3, 2026 · lucidtrading.com335 changes pending review since Apr 11, 2026May be out of date
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.
$100
Why this rank
Labeled lower-confidence rankingEstimated
This ranking uses topic metric with estimated model inputs. Numeric output can run, but at least one input is an explicit assumption or legacy fallback rather than confirmed ordinary public evidence.
Informational comparison from ordinary public product/help/rule material. Missing public values stay visible as blockers instead of being treated as neutral.
Primary model note: rankings prioritize rule-derived difficulty, economic friction, constraints, and trader fit from ordinary public product/rule evidence; EV/pass probability are secondary scenario comparison estimates.
Rule-derived ranking blocked by missing public fields: fee_monthly|fee_onetime.
1 legacy fallback
Ranking reasons
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.Estimated model output (assumed inputs): fee_monthly|fee_onetimeValue is present in legacy/raw model data but lacks confirming public evidence in this adapter input.
Blocking public fields
fee_monthly|fee_onetime
13
Checked Jun 21, 2026 · e8markets.com76 changes pending review since Apr 6, 2026May be out of date
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.
$110
Why this rank
Labeled lower-confidence rankingEstimated
This ranking uses topic metric with estimated model inputs. Numeric output can run, but at least one input is an explicit assumption or legacy fallback rather than confirmed ordinary public evidence.
Informational comparison from ordinary public product/help/rule material. Missing public values stay visible as blockers instead of being treated as neutral.
Primary model note: rankings prioritize rule-derived difficulty, economic friction, constraints, and trader fit from ordinary public product/rule evidence; EV/pass probability are secondary scenario comparison estimates.
Rule-derived ranking blocked by missing public fields: fee_monthly|fee_onetime.
1 legacy fallback
Ranking reasons
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.Estimated model output (assumed inputs): fee_monthly|fee_onetimeValue is present in legacy/raw model data but lacks confirming public evidence in this adapter input.
Blocking public fields
fee_monthly|fee_onetime
14
Checked Oct 5, 2026 · purdia.com388 changes pending review since Apr 3, 2026May be out of date
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.
$179
Why this rank
Labeled lower-confidence rankingEstimated
This ranking uses topic metric with estimated model inputs. Numeric output can run, but at least one input is an explicit assumption or legacy fallback rather than confirmed ordinary public evidence.
Informational comparison from ordinary public product/help/rule material. Missing public values stay visible as blockers instead of being treated as neutral.
Primary model note: rankings prioritize rule-derived difficulty, economic friction, constraints, and trader fit from ordinary public product/rule evidence; EV/pass probability are secondary scenario comparison estimates.
Rule-derived ranking blocked by missing public fields: fee_monthly|fee_onetime.
1 legacy fallback
Ranking reasons
Estimated ranking: assumption-based evidence is labeled before comparison.Estimated model output (assumed inputs): fee_monthly|fee_onetimeValue is present in legacy/raw model data but lacks confirming public evidence in this adapter input.
Blocking public fields
fee_monthly|fee_onetime
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest futures prop firm in 2026?
The lowest current evaluation fee is $20 one-time (Apex Trader Funding). Promo codes can lower entry prices further.
Are futures prop firms cheaper than forex?
Futures prop firms tend to have lower entry fees than forex prop firms, and most use one-step evaluations (faster to fund).
Do cheap firms have worse payouts?
Not necessarily. A low fee and a high published split can go together. Compare each firm's current published split, payout rules and total cost, not just the initial fee.