Topstep
8.7/ 10
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MyFundedFutures
8.4/ 10
Apex Trader Funding
8.3/ 10
The5ers
8.4/ 10
FTMO
8.8/ 10
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21 firms
| # | Rating | Best for | Actions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Top | FTMOForex / CFD | 8.8/ 10 | 4.5 | Up to 90% | The benchmark forex/CFD prop firm — strict rules, proven… | ReviewGet funded |
| 2 | TopstepFutures | 8.7/ 10 | 4.5 | 100% of first $10k, then 90% | The most established futures prop firm — clean rules, proven… | ReviewGet funded |
| 3 |  FundingPipsForex / CFD | 8.6/ 10 | 4.5 | Up to 100% | One of the largest, best-rated forex/CFD firms — cheap entry… | ReviewGet funded |
| 4 |  FundedNextForex / CFD | 8.5/ 10 | 4.5 | Up to 90% | A large, popular forex/CFD prop firm that pays you during the… | ReviewGet funded |
| 5 | MyFundedFuturesFutures | 8.4/ 10 | 4.0 | Up to 100% (plan-dependent) | Fast payouts and a no-daily-drawdown option that traders love. | ReviewGet funded |
| 6 |  Take Profit TraderFutures | 8.4/ 10 | 4.0 | 80% to trader, 90% on later payouts | A futures firm built around trader-friendly payouts and PRO… | ReviewGet funded |
| 7 | The5ersForex / CFD | 8.4/ 10 | 4.0 | Up to 100% | An established forex/CFD firm with instant funding and… | ReviewGet funded |
| 8 |  Alpha Capital GroupForex / CFD | 8.4/ 10 | 4.0 | 80% | A well-established, top-rated UK forex/CFD firm with refundable… | ReviewGet funded |
| 9 | Apex Trader FundingFutures | 8.3/ 10 | 4.0 | 100% of first $25k, then 90% | Cheap one-step evals, steep discounts and a generous profit… | ReviewGet funded |
| 10 |  E8 MarketsForex / CFD | 8.3/ 10 | 4.0 | Up to 100% | A forex/CFD prop firm with high splits and fast payouts. | ReviewGet funded |
| 11 | LTLucid TradingFutures | 8.2/ 10 | 4.0 | 100% of first $10k, then 90% | A fast-rising futures prop firm with a strong split and daily… | ReviewGet funded |
| 12 |  TradeifyFutures | 8.1/ 10 | 4.0 | Up to 90% | A fast-rising futures firm with flexible, no-daily-drawdown… | ReviewGet funded |
| 13 |  Alpha FuturesFutures | 8.0/ 10 | 4.0 | Up to 90% | A newer futures firm with clean rules and flexible evaluations. | ReviewGet funded |
| 14 |  Trade The PoolStocks | 8.0/ 10 | 4.0 | Up to 80% | A rare, genuine stock prop firm — real US equities, Level 2… | ReviewGet funded |
| 15 |  Elite Trader FundingFutures | 7.8/ 10 | 4.0 | Up to 100% | Cheap entry and huge model choice, balanced by a sim payout cap. | ReviewGet funded |
| 16 |  FundedEliteMulti-asset | 7.6/ 10 | 4.0 | Up to 95% | Static drawdown, splits up to 95% and a $5 entry — but a newer… | ReviewGet funded |
| 17 | MVMaven TradingForex / CFD | 7.6/ 10 | 4.0 | 80% (scaling higher) | A budget forex/CFD firm with strong reviews — cheap entry, but… | Review |
| 18 |  Vanquish TraderOptions | 7.3/ 10 | 3.5 | 100% | The first prop firm built for options traders — 100% split, but… | ReviewGet funded |
| 19 |  GOAT Funded TraderForex / CFD | 7.0/ 10 | 3.5 | Up to 100% | Cheap, feature-rich and pays many traders — but with a mixed… | ReviewGet funded |
| 20 | FFFinotive FundingForex / CFD | 6.4/ 10 | 3.0 | Up to 95% (evaluation) | One of the older forex/CFD firms — fast payouts, but a mixed… | Review |
| 21 | BGBlue GuardianForex / CFD | 6.0/ 10 | 3.0 | Up to 90% | Big customer base and a 90% split — but a serious cluster of… | Review |
Head-to-head
Side-by-side comparisons
Stuck between two firms? We've traded both and broken down who each one actually suits.
Comparison
Topstep vs Apex Trader Funding
We have run evaluations and held funded accounts with both firms, so here is the practical, no-hype breakdown of Topstep vs Apex Trader Funding.
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Apex Trader Funding vs MyFundedFutures
Apex and MyFundedFutures are two of the most talked-about futures prop firms, so here is the practical, no-hype breakdown of how they really compare.
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Apex Trader Funding vs Take Profit Trader
Apex is the discount-heavy, high-volume favourite; Take Profit Trader is built around trader-friendly payouts and a clear PRO-account progression. Here is the practical, no-hype comparison.
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Apex Trader Funding vs Lucid Trading
Apex is the established, discount-heavy favourite with an intraday trailing drawdown; Lucid is a fast-rising 2025 firm with an end-of-day drawdown and an instant-funding option. Here is the practical, no-hype comparison.
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Comparison
Topstep vs Tradeify
Topstep is one of the longest-running futures prop firms; Tradeify is a newer challenger known for instant-funding-style accounts. Here is the honest comparison.
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Comparison
Apex Trader Funding vs Tradeify
Apex is the discount-heavy, high-volume favourite; Tradeify is a newer firm known for instant-funding-style accounts. Here is the practical, no-hype comparison.
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Comparison
Topstep vs FTMO
Topstep and FTMO are both respected prop firms, but they are not really direct competitors — they trade different markets and serve different traders. Here is the honest breakdown.
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Elite Trader Funding vs Apex Trader Funding
Elite Trader Funding and Apex are two cheap, popular futures prop firms, both open to US traders. ETF wins on model variety; Apex wins on a simpler evaluation, a higher early-payout cap and a longer track record.
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Elite Trader Funding vs Topstep
Elite Trader Funding and Topstep are both futures prop firms open to US traders, but they sit at different ends of the spectrum: ETF on cheap, flexible entry; Topstep on the longest track record and the most proven payouts.
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Comparison
FTMO vs FundedNext
FTMO and FundedNext are two of the most popular forex and CFD prop firms, and both fund traders on a similar model — so here is the honest, no-hype breakdown of how they differ.
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FundedNext vs The5ers
FundedNext and The5ers are both well-known forex and CFD prop firms, but they emphasise different things — one leans on model flexibility, the other on aggressive scaling. Here is the honest breakdown.
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FTMO vs The5ers
FTMO and The5ers are two of the most established names in forex and CFD prop trading, both with long track records but different philosophies. Here is the honest, no-hype breakdown.
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E8 Markets vs FundedNext
E8 Markets and FundedNext are two popular, newer forex and CFD prop firms that both offer multiple models and frequent discounts — so here is the honest breakdown of how they actually differ.
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Comparison
FundingPips vs FTMO
FundingPips and FTMO are two of the most popular forex/CFD prop firms, but they win on different things — price and payout speed versus the longest, most proven track record. Here is the honest breakdown.
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Comparison
FundingPips vs FundedNext
FundingPips and FundedNext are two of the largest forex/CFD prop firms to emerge since 2022, both cheap and well-reviewed. The difference comes down to payout speed and split versus FundedNext’s pay-during-the-challenge perk and model range.
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Comparison
FundingPips vs Alpha Capital Group
FundingPips and Alpha Capital Group are two of the best-reviewed forex/CFD prop firms around. FundingPips leads on price, payout speed and split; Alpha counters with a refundable fee, the higher review score and flexible drawdown.
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Alpha Capital Group vs FTMO
Alpha Capital Group and FTMO are both well-established forex/CFD prop firms that refund your fee on a first payout. The decision comes down to FTMO’s longer record and higher split versus Alpha’s top-tier reviews and flexible drawdown options.
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GOAT Funded Trader vs FundingPips
GOAT Funded Trader and FundingPips both offer cheap, feature-rich forex/CFD funding — but they are not equal where it counts. GOAT is the cheaper, more flexible firm; FundingPips has a far stronger payout reputation. Here is the honest comparison.
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