The best prop firms for beginners (2026)
For your first challenge, three things matter: a price you could afford twice, a firm with a good reputation and rules that are easy to follow. This list filters for exactly that.
The full list (12 firms)
| # | Firm | Score | 100K challenge from | Profit split | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FXIFY | 7.3/10 | $399 Lightning | 90% | Visit firm* |
| 2 |  FundedElite | 7.2/10 | $299 Lite 2 Step | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 3 |  Lark Funding | 7.2/10 | $370 3-Step Evaluation | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 4 |  Maven Trading | 7.2/10 | $299 3-Step Challenge | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 5 |  FTMO | 7.0/10 | €499 1-Step Standard | 90% | Visit firm* |
| 6 |  The5ers | 6.7/10 | $405 High Stakes New | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 7 |  Funding Traders | 6.6/10 | $459 2-Step Pro6 | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 8 |  City Traders Imperium | 6.5/10 | $449 1-Step Challenge | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 9 |  SpiceProp | 6.4/10 | €499 Sweet Pepper | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 10 |  Orion Funded | 6.3/10 | $409 Orion Select | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 11 |  Funded Trading Plus | 6.2/10 | $549 2-Step Classic | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 12 |  FundingPips | 6.1/10 | $466 2 Step Pro | 80% | Visit firm* |
Regular prices without promo codes, checked on 14 November 2026. Firms update prices a lot, so please double-check on their site before you buy.
Our three favourites
- FXIFY – So many programs and sizes to pick from
- FundedElite – News, hedging, martingale and grid are allowed
- Lark Funding – No consistency rule at all
How we chose
We include firms with at least 4.0 on Trustpilot and a 100K challenge at $600 or less.
Sorted by overall score.
Questions traders ask us
Which prop firm is best for beginners?
12 firms made it onto this list. The highest scoring are FXIFY, FundedElite, Lark Funding.