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.