How we score prop firms
Every firm gets a score from 0 to 10. We calculate it the same way every time, from data anyone can check: the firm's published prices and rules and its customer reviews on Trustpilot.
One score from four parts
Every firm gets a score from 0 to 10. We calculate it the same way every time, from data anyone can check: the firm's published prices and rules and its customer reviews on Trustpilot.
Customer reviews (40%)
The Trustpilot rating is the most direct sign of whether a firm pays what it promises, so it makes up 40% of the score. If a firm has no rating yet, we use the other three parts and say so in the review.
Profit split (20%)
How much of the profit you keep. 70% scores nothing, 100% scores full marks.
Price (20%)
We take the cheapest challenge for a $100,000 account with at least an 80% split, leaving out pay-after-pass models. $200 or less earns full marks; $650 or more earns nothing.
Trading freedom (20%)
We check seven styles: news trading, weekend holding, expert advisors, hedging, scalping, copy trading and martingale. Allowed counts as one point, restricted as half and banned as zero.
What has no effect
No firm can pay for a better position. Some links earn us a commission, but the formula is the same for every firm.
Keeping it current
We recheck prices and rules regularly, and the date of the last check is on every page. Spotted something out of date? Tell us through the contact form.