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The Cheapest Prop Firm Challenges Right Now
Live pricing on the lowest-cost evaluations across the industry — with the activation and reset fees most comparison sites hide.
Jan 6, 2026 · 6 min read
Sticker price is only half the story. A $30 evaluation with a $150 activation fee is not cheap. Our value-for-money score bakes in entry price, activation, and reset fees so you see the true cost of getting funded.
Cheapest 50K evaluations today
These are the best value-for-money 50K plans in our index, factoring in all upfront fees, not just the headline discount.
| Firm | Price | Value | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topstep | $34 | 3/5 | 90% |
| Apex Trader Funding | $45 | 4/5 | 100% |
| FundedNext Futures | $60.30 | 5/5 | 80% |
| MyFundedFutures | $63 | 5/5 | 80% |
Data from our live index — re-checked weekly. See the full comparison.
Watch the reset fee
If you are still learning, you will likely reset at least once. A firm with a cheap challenge but an expensive reset can cost more than a pricier firm with free retries.
How to actually use a discount
- Never pay list price — coupon codes of 50–90% off run almost constantly.
- Check whether the discount applies to activation too, or only the evaluation.
- Factor the payout split: a slightly pricier firm with a 90% split can out-earn a cheap one at 80%.
Written by Maya
Nasdaq & gold, multiple setups a day
Day trading for five years, regularly taking prop firm challenges to access larger funded accounts. Trades Nasdaq and gold with several setups a day, and is constantly comparing challenge rules, drawdowns, fees and payout conditions across firms.
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