Cheapest Prop Firms in 2026
The lowest sticker price isn’t always the best deal. A cheap evaluation with a tight consistency rule or a low profit split can cost you more in the long run than a slightly pricier one with better terms. That said, if budget is your main constraint right now, here’s the real cheapest entry point at each firm we’ve reviewed, smallest account size available.
Cheapest Entry Points, Ranked
| Firm | Cheapest Entry | Account Size | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
 Blueberry Funded | $25 | $1,250 | Instant Lite |
 Blue Guardian | $15* | $5,000 | 3 Step (with 25aj code) |
 FTUK | $9 + $56 activation | $5,000 | Flex Challenge |
 Funded Trading Plus | $89 | $5,000 | 2-Step Classic |
 FundingPips | $29 | $5,000 | 2 Step Pro |
 FundedNext | $44.99 | $6,000 | Stellar 2-Step |
 The5ers | $19 | $2,500 | High Stakes |
 Apex Trader Funding | $69 | $25,000 | Intraday Trail (activation fee) |
 Tradeify | $99 | $25,000 | Growth Evaluation |
 FTMO | €79 (~$85) | $10,000 | 1-Step |
 Topstep | $49/mo | $50,000 | Combine (recurring) |
*Blue Guardian’s price reflects the 25aj discount code. Prices exclude any activation fee due after passing, where applicable (e.g. FTUK’s $56 activation on top of its $9 entry).
Before you chase the lowest number: a cheap evaluation fee doesn’t tell you about the profit split, the consistency rule, the drawdown type, or whether there’s a recurring cost hiding behind it (Topstep’s $49 is a monthly subscription, not a one-time fee; the others on this list are one-time). Read the actual review before picking based on price alone.