Best Prop Firms With Low Fees (2026)

A cheap evaluation can be the most expensive route once activation fees, resets and add-ons are counted. This ranking orders firms by the true cost to get and stay funded — the sticker price plus everything that follows it.

🛡️ How we verify & rank firms
#Firm Rating Country Years AssetsPlatformsMax Allocation Promo
15.0 ★★★★★🇦🇪 AE2BTC+ETH Majors Altcoins DeFi +1Match Trader$200K40% OFF · PROPFIRMRACE View
24.9 ★★★★★🇱🇨 LC1FX Metals Indices CryptoMatch Trader$200K50% OFF · MATCHFIRST View
34.8 ★★★★★🇺🇸 US4FX Indices Metals CryptoMatch TradercTraderMT5+1$400K40% OFF · PROPFIRMRACE View
44.8 ★★★★★🇮🇱 IL3StocksTraderEvolution$260K10% OFF · PROPFIRMRACE View
54.7 ★★★★★🇺🇸 US2FuturesTradovateTradingViewVolumetrica$300K35% OFF · PROPFIRMRACE View
64.7 ★★★★★🇺🇸 US1FuturesTradovateNinjaTrader$300K60% OFF · PROPFIRMRACE View
74.7 ★★★★★🇺🇸 US3FuturesNinjaTraderVolumetricaQuantower$100K15% OFF · PROPFIRMRACE View
84.7 ★★★★★🇺🇸 US1FuturesTradovate$150K25% OFF · PROPFIRMRACE View
94.7 ★★★★★🇬🇧 GB10FX Metals IndicesMT5$400K10% OFF · PROPFIRMRACE View
104.7 ★★★★★🇻🇬 VG2BTC+ETH Majors Altcoins DeFi +1Match Trader$200K2% OFF · PROPFIRMRACE View
114.6 ★★★★★🇬🇧 GB1FuturesNinjaTraderTradovate$300K40% OFF · PROPFIRMRACE View
124.6 ★★★★★🇺🇸 US1FuturesNinjaTraderTradovate$150K50% OFF · PROPFIRMRACE View
134.6 ★★★★★🇱🇨 LC1BTC+ETH Majors Altcoins DeFi +1Match Trader$200K20% OFF · PROPFIRMRACE View
144.5 ★★★★★🇺🇸 US14FuturesNinjaTraderTradingViewTradovate$150K30% OFF · PROPFIRMRACE View
154.5 ★★★★★🇺🇸 US2FuturesTradovateNinjaTrader$300K50% OFF · PROPFIRMRACE View
164.5 ★★★★★🇦🇪 AE3BTC+ETH Majors Altcoins DeFi +1Match Trader$300K50% OFF · PROPFIRMRACE View
174.4 ★★★★☆🇦🇪 AE4FX Metals Indices CryptoMT5cTraderTradeLocker$300K25% OFF · PROPFIRMRACE View
184.4 ★★★★☆🇬🇧 GB4FX Metals Indices CryptocTraderMT5DXTrade+1$200K15% OFF · PROPFIRMRACE View
194.4 ★★★★☆🇦🇪 AE2FX Metals Indices CryptoDXTradeMatch Trader$400K30% OFF · MATCHREVBF View
204.4 ★★★★☆🇦🇪 AE5FX Metals Indices CryptoMT5TradeLocker$200K50% OFF · PROPFIRMRACE View
214.4 ★★★★☆🇦🇪 AE2FX Metals Indices CryptoMatch TraderMT5$200K50% OFF · PROPFIRMRACE View
224.3 ★★★★☆🇦🇪 AE1FuturesTradovateNinjaTrader$150K32% OFF · PROPFIRMRACE View
234.3 ★★★★☆🇦🇪 AE3FX Metals Indices CryptoMT5cTraderTradeLocker$300K20% OFF · PROPFIRMRACE View
244.3 ★★★★☆🇭🇰 HK3FX Metals Indices CryptoMT5Match Trader$300K45% OFF · MATCH45 View
254.2 ★★★★☆🇱🇨 LC3FX Metals IndicesMT5cTrader$100K40% OFF · PROPFIRMRACE View
264.1 ★★★★☆🇨🇭 CH3Crypto FX Indices MetalsMatch TraderDXTrade$830K50% OFF · CFT-MATCH View
274.1 ★★★★☆🇻🇺 VU1FX Metals Indices CryptoMT5TradeLocker$200K40% OFF · PROPFIRMRACE View
283.9 ★★★★☆🇭🇰 HK1FX Metals Indices CryptoMT5cTrader$400K30% OFF · MATCH30 View
293.8 ★★★★☆🇺🇸 US5FuturesTradovateNinjaTraderRithmic$300K90% OFF · PROPFIRMRACE View

What to look for

  • One-time activation fees on the funded account, which can exceed the challenge price.
  • Reset cost if you breach — frequent traders pay this more than they expect.
  • Whether the discount applies once or recurs on renewals.

How we rank these firms

We weight payout reliability and speed most heavily, then the true cost to get funded (price plus activation and reset fees), then rule friendliness — drawdown type, consistency rules and scaling. Verified trader reviews break ties, and rankings refresh as firms change terms.

Best Prop Firms With Low Fees — FAQ

What is an activation fee?

A charge to switch on your funded account after passing. Some firms waive it; the activation column flags who charges and how much.

Are reset fees normal?

Yes, most firms charge to retry after a breach. If you expect to reset, factor it into the real cost rather than the headline price.

Does the PROPFIRMRACE code lower the true cost?

It cuts the upfront price; it does not change activation or reset fees. Compare the full picture using the columns above.