Cheapest Futures Prop Firm Challenge (2026)
Price isn't the only thing that matters, but when you're going to fail a few evaluations while you learn, a cheap entry adds up fast. Here's what it actually costs to start a 50K account across the main futures firms — and the catch hiding in "monthly" pricing.
50K entry prices compared
| Firm | 50K entry price | Model |
|---|---|---|
| Topstep | $49 | Monthly subscription |
| MyFundedFutures | $97 | Monthly subscription |
| Apex Trader Funding | $119 (code SAVENOW) | One-off evaluation |
| Tradeify | $145 | One-time |
| Take Profit Trader | $170 | Monthly subscription |
| Bulenox | $175 | One-time |
On the headline number, Topstep is the cheapest at $49/month — but that's monthly, and the comparison isn't that simple.
Monthly vs one-time — the real cost
Monthly firms (Topstep, MyFundedFutures, Take Profit Trader) bill you every month until you pass and get funded. If you pass quickly, that's cheap. If it takes you three or four months, a $49/month account can cost more than a discounted one-off evaluation. One-off and one-time firms (Apex with a code, Tradeify) charge once for the attempt, so they reward traders who take a while to pass.
Always use a discount code
No one in this niche should pay full price. The firms run steep codes almost constantly — often 40–90% off — so the real cheapest entry is usually a mid-priced firm with a big code applied, not the lowest list price. We track the current best codes so you never miss one.
Prices and codes are cross-checked, not official, and change constantly. Confirm on each firm's own site before buying. Nothing here is financial advice.