How we score prop firms, explained
Each firm gets a score between 0 and 10. We calculate it the same way every time, using only information you can check for yourself: the firm's published prices and rules, and its Trustpilot rating.
Four parts make one score
Each firm gets a score between 0 and 10. We calculate it the same way every time, using only information you can check for yourself: the firm's published prices and rules, and its Trustpilot rating.
Customer verdict (40%)
Trustpilot reviews are the most direct evidence of whether a firm pays what it promises, which is why they make up 40% of the score. If a firm has no rating yet, we use the other three parts and say so in its review.
Profit split (20%)
This is the share of profit you keep. A 70% split earns nothing here; a 100% split earns full marks.
Price (20%)
We look at the cheapest $100,000 challenge where you keep at least 80%, leaving out pay-after-pass. $200 or less earns full marks, and $650 or more earns nothing.
Trading freedom (20%)
We check seven styles: news trading, weekend holding, expert advisors, hedging, scalping, copy trading and martingale. Allowed scores one point, restricted scores half a point and banned scores zero.
What can't change a score
Money. Some links earn us a commission, but every firm goes through the identical formula.
How we keep it current
We check prices and rules again regularly, and each page shows when that last happened. If you see something out of date, tell us through the contact form.