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Ranked & Compared · Updated June 2026

Best Prop Firms Under $100

Start trading a funded account for less than the price of a dinner out. These are the cheapest legit prop firm challenges, ranked by what you actually get for the money.

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  2. #2
    FU

    FundingPips

    Lowest fees, 100% first payout.

    1,150 verified payouts
    From
    $35
    Max account
    $200K
    Profit split
    80%
    Payout
    3d
    8.4
    FundingPips
  3. #3
    TH

    The5ers

    Israeli-backed, instant funding option.

    2,100 verified payouts
    From
    $39
    Max account
    $100K
    Profit split
    80%
    Payout
    3d
    8.6
    The5ers
  5. #5
    TO

    Topstep

    Futures-focused, US-regulated heritage.

    6,210 verified payouts 2-day payouts
    From
    $49
    Max account
    $150K
    Profit split
    90%
    Payout
    2d
    9.1
    Topstep
  8. #8
    BR

    BrightFunded

    Modern forex prop firm

    900 verified payouts
    From
    $55
    Max account
    $400K
    Profit split
    90%
    Payout
    5d
    8.2
    BrightFunded
  9. #9
    FU

    FundedNext

    Stellar 15% bonus on first payout.

    3,210 verified payouts
    From
    $59
    Max account
    $200K
    Profit split
    90%
    Payout
    5d
    8.5
    FundedNext
  10. #10
    BL

    Blue Guardian

    Trader-first prop firm

    800 verified payouts
    From
    $59
    Max account
    $4M
    Profit split
    90%
    Payout
    3d
    8.1
    Blue Guardian
  11. #11
    FX

    FXIFY

    Multi-step forex prop firm

    750 verified payouts
    From
    $59
    Max account
    $400K
    Profit split
    90%
    Payout
    5d
    8.0
    FXIFY
  12. #12
    TR

    Tradeify

    Futures-focused prop firm

    310 verified payouts
    From
    $65
    Max account
    $750K
    Profit split
    90%
    Payout
    3d
    7.6
    Tradeify

Sub-$100 challenges are usually entry-level account sizes ($5K–$25K) or promotional pricing on $50K accounts. With a coupon code from the table above, most can be had for $40–$80.

Don't confuse 'cheap' with 'bad' — the firms below are vetted for verified payouts and trader trust. We exclude any firm with a trust score under 7.0, regardless of price.

How we picked

Every firm above is scored on our 5-pillar framework: trust & track record, payout reliability, rule fairness, value for money, and platform quality. We weight verified trader payouts heaviest — marketing claims don't move our rankings.

See our full scoring methodology

Frequently asked questions

What's the cheapest legit prop firm?

Apex, FundingPips and MyFundedFutures regularly offer $50K-size challenges for $50–$90 with a coupon. The full pricing is in the table above.

Are $50 prop firm challenges scams?

Not inherently. The firms above are filtered for payout history and Trustpilot reputation. Avoid anything from a brand-new firm with no trader reviews.

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