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The cheapest prop firms (2026)

We compare each firm's cheapest $100,000 challenge, without vouchers and with at least an 80% split. Pay-after-pass models have their own list.

The list (15 firms)

#FirmScore100K challenge fromProfit split
1Blue Guardian logoBlue Guardian7.5/10$239
2 Step Nano
85%Visit firm*
2Instant Funding logoInstant Funding6.2/10$259
One-Phase Micro
80%Visit firm*
3AquaFunded logoAquaFunded7.3/10$279.20
Two Step Pro
90%Visit firm*
4FundedElite logoFundedElite7.2/10$299
Lite 2 Step
80%Visit firm*
5Maven Trading logoMaven Trading7.2/10$299
3-Step Challenge
80%Visit firm*
6OneFunded logoOneFunded5.0/10$349
Value
80%Visit firm*
7Lark Funding logoLark Funding7.2/10$370
3-Step Evaluation
80%Visit firm*
8Atmos Funded logoAtmos Funded5.8/10$379
2-Step Plus
80%Visit firm*
9FXIFY logoFXIFY7.3/10$399
Lightning
90%Visit firm*
10The5ers logoThe5ers6.7/10$405
High Stakes New
80%Visit firm*
11Orion Funded logoOrion Funded6.3/10$409
Orion Select
80%Visit firm*
12City Traders Imperium logoCity Traders Imperium6.5/10$449
1-Step Challenge
80%Visit firm*
13AIFO logoAIFO4.8/10$449
2-Step Core
80%Visit firm*
14Funding Traders logoFunding Traders6.6/10$459
2-Step Pro6
80%Visit firm*
15FundingPips logoFundingPips6.1/10$466
2 Step Pro
80%Visit firm*

List prices without discount codes, checked on 13 November 2026. Firms change prices often, so confirm on their website before you buy.

Our top 3

  1. Blue Guardian – 85% split as standard
  2. Instant Funding – Lots of programmes and sizes
  3. AquaFunded – 90% split (100% with an add-on)

How we picked

We take the cheapest evaluation challenge for a $100,000 account (1-, 2- or 3-Step) with at least an 80% split.

Instant accounts and pay-after-pass don't count, because their total cost works differently. Sorted by price.

Frequently asked questions

Which prop firm is cheapest?

15 firms meet the criteria. The highest scoring are Blue Guardian, Instant Funding, AquaFunded.

Does cheap mean bad?

Not necessarily, but cheaper challenges often come with tighter loss limits or a trailing drawdown. Compare the target and max loss, not just the price.