Top prop firms for beginners (2026)
Beginner criteria: a price you could pay twice, a strong reputation and straightforward rules. This ranking applies those filters.
Ranking (12 firms)
| # | Firm | Score | 100K challenge from | Profit split | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Blue Guardian | 7.5/10 | $239 2 Step Nano | 85% | Visit firm* |
| 2 |  FXIFY | 7.3/10 | $399 Lightning | 90% | Visit firm* |
| 3 |  FundedElite | 7.2/10 | $299 Lite 2 Step | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 4 |  Lark Funding | 7.2/10 | $370 3-Step Evaluation | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 5 |  Maven Trading | 7.2/10 | $299 3-Step Challenge | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 6 |  FTMO | 7.0/10 | €499 1-Step Standard | 90% | Visit firm* |
| 7 |  The5ers | 6.7/10 | $405 High Stakes New | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 8 |  Funding Traders | 6.6/10 | $459 2-Step Pro6 | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 9 |  City Traders Imperium | 6.5/10 | $449 1-Step Challenge | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 10 |  SpiceProp | 6.4/10 | €499 Sweet Pepper | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 11 |  Orion Funded | 6.3/10 | $409 Orion Select | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 12 |  Funded Trading Plus | 6.2/10 | $549 2-Step Classic | 80% | Visit firm* |
List prices excluding coupons; verified 14 November 2026. Prices change frequently; confirm on the firm's site before purchase.
Top 3
- Blue Guardian – 85% default split
- FXIFY – Broad program and size matrix
- FundedElite – News, hedging, martingale, grid permitted
Inclusion criteria
Included: Trustpilot 4.0+ and a 100K challenge at $600 or less.
Sorted by score.
FAQ
Best prop firm for beginners?
12 firms qualify. Highest scores: Blue Guardian, FXIFY, FundedElite.