The best prop firms for beginners (2026)
Three things matter for a first challenge: a price you could afford to pay twice, a good reputation and rules that are easy to follow. This list filters for exactly those.
All 12 firms on the list
| # | Firm | Score | 100K challenge from | Profit split | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FundedElite | 7.2/10 | $299 Lite 2 Step | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 2 |  Lark Funding | 7.2/10 | $370 3-Step Evaluation | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 3 |  Maven Trading | 7.2/10 | $299 3-Step Challenge | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 4 |  FTMO | 7.0/10 | €499 1-Step Standard | 90% | Visit firm* |
| 5 |  The5ers | 6.7/10 | $405 High Stakes New | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 6 |  Funding Traders | 6.6/10 | $459 2-Step Pro6 | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 7 |  City Traders Imperium | 6.5/10 | $449 1-Step Challenge | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 8 |  SpiceProp | 6.4/10 | €499 Sweet Pepper | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 9 |  Orion Funded | 6.3/10 | $409 Orion Select | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 10 |  Funded Trading Plus | 6.2/10 | $549 2-Step Classic | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 11 |  FundingPips | 6.1/10 | $466 2 Step Pro | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 12 |  Fintokei | 6.1/10 | $499 SwiftTrader | 80% | Visit firm* |
List prices with no discount code, checked on 14 November 2026. Firms change prices often, so always confirm on their own website before you pay.
Our top three
- FundedElite – News, hedging, martingale and grid are allowed
- Lark Funding – No consistency rule
- Maven Trading – Very low entry prices
How firms got on the list
Firms are included if they have at least 4.0 on Trustpilot and a 100K challenge at $600 or less.
Sorted by overall score.
Questions people ask
Which prop firm is best for beginners?
12 firms meet the conditions, and the three with the highest scores are FundedElite, Lark Funding, Maven Trading.