Which prop firms are best for beginners? (2026)
What matters for a first challenge? A price you could pay twice, a good reputation and rules that are easy to follow. This list filters for exactly that.
Who's on the list? (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 |  The5ers | 6.7/10 | $405 High Stakes New | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 7 |  Funding Traders | 6.6/10 | $459 2-Step Pro6 | 80% | Visit firm* |
| 8 |  City Traders Imperium | 6.5/10 | $449 1-Step Challenge | 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* |
Are these prices current? They're list prices without coupons, checked on 14 November 2026. Firms change prices often, so confirm on their site before paying.
Who are the top 3?
- Blue Guardian – 85% split by default
- FXIFY – A huge range of programs and sizes
- FundedElite – News, hedging, martingale and grid: yes
How did firms qualify?
Who's included? Firms with at least 4.0 on Trustpilot and a 100K challenge at $600 or less.
How is it sorted? By overall score.
Got questions?
Which prop firm is best for beginners?
How many firms qualify? 12. The highest scoring are Blue Guardian, FXIFY, FundedElite.