Prop Firm reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 439 Reddit reviews across 18 subreddits and 82 posts to rank the best Prop Firm brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Forex, r/Daytrading, r/PropFirmTester, r/InnerCircleTraders, r/TradingView. Top-rated brands include FTMO (4.6/5), TopStep (4.3/5), The5ers (4.5/5).
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Reviews439
Subreddits18
Posts82
Brands91
Products15
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#1
FTMO
4.6
(70)
"I’m funded with FTMO. I like them because they’ve been in the game for a long time, they payout and it’s fairly easy to pass."
"Im receiving every payout without an issue"
"These are the best firms for Forex trading."
"Cant go wrong with FTMO"
"Ftmo"
"Prob ftmo"
"Use between the5ers or ftmo, these two are the only reliable propfirm currently"
"Choose a firm from 5ers, FTMO, topstep, E8 funding, funded next"
"The only guaranteed payouts are 5er and ftmo"
"FTMO is my main prop right now. You can trust it!"
#2
TopStep
4.3
(53)
"Topstep. BluSky. Tradeify."
"Topstep"
"TopStep have clear rules."
"Topstep"
"Topstep is legit sample rules and you don't have to worry about getting paid"
"Top Step I think is best for futures."
"Topstep and APEX funding, the most legit ones i know of👌"
"Topstep,5ers."
"Topstep futures."
"For futures. My funded futures, apex, Topstep."
#3
The5ers
4.5
(42)
"I am funded with the High Stakes 5k. I love it."
"Purchase an acc from 5ers and never look back."
"5ers 100%. Basicly no rules just hit profit target."
"Personally i can recommend the5ers or FTMO, they're among the oldest and reputable propfirms."
"The5ers: https://the5ers.com/."
"The5ers."
"The5ers and ftmo."
"Try the5ers, they're well trusted like ftmo and have tight spread"
"Start with either The5ers or FTMO. No need to look elsewhere until you’re max funded with those, because they’re the standout best in every way"
"FTMO/5ers Look no further."
#4
5%ers
4.5
(32)
"5ers ftmo exclusive markets"
"Check 5ers, FTMO, topstep, E8 funding, topstep."
"You can start for as low as 39$ just if you want to start from very small account"
"5ers, topstep, e8,"
"The5ers, Funded Trader Markets, E8"
"5%ers"
"Try the5ers, they're trustworthy and have good reputation in payout since 2016."
"5ers!!"
"For forex ik its my funded FX and 5%ers."
"5ers and FTMO. Both are reliable."
#5
The 5ers
4.9
(23)
"Use between the5ers or ftmo, these two are the only reliable propfirm currently"
"Choose a firm from 5ers, FTMO, topstep, E8 funding, funded next"
"I use the5ers, never had an issue"
"The only guaranteed payouts are 5er and ftmo"
"The5ers is the best as per my knowledge."
"That’s why should stick to prop firm like The5ers or FTMO"
"The5ers is a good option because you just need to complete one phase to receive funding."
"One of the best in the business is The5ers."
"Funded with the5ers, really happy with their services."
"Best trading condition provider, The5ers."
#6
Apex
3.3
(17)
"Apex is the most reliable for payouts imo, they're trusted and millions of people use APEX."
"Apex, Topsteps, Trade The Pool leading in the list."
"I've used them years and taken many payouts issue free."
"Apex"
"Is apex the best and the cheapest?"
"If you can abide with the rules of no DCA and have an explanation ready, in the chance they ask, for each trade you take, Apex is great since you can have 20 PAs too."
"Apex is a good prop firm imo and easy to pass and payouts are very simple."
"Use apex bro"
"Apex and topstep."
"Apex for the price."
#7
E8 Funding
4.0
(11)
"E8 is really great."
"Choose a firm from 5ers, FTMO, topstep, E8 funding, funded next"
"E8 and Funded Trader Markets for CFDs."
"Try with E8 funding , topstep, funded next."
"After Ftmo and 5ers Im using E8 and funding pips funded almost 3 Months and got 2 payouts E8 is just normal no problem so far."
"5ers, FTMO, topstep, E8 funding."
"My funded fx Blue guardian E8 Top tier trader"
"5ers, FTMO, funded next, E8 funding ,my funded plus."
"Findings pips, e8, funded peaks, ftmo, maven, audacity capital"
"E8 funding. my funded plus. 5ers."
#8
5ers
4.4
(10)
"5ers FTMO just those two"
"5%ers specialize in low-risk trading with maximum drawdowns of 4% to 6%."
"My personal experience is with 5ers."
"They are trustworthy."
"5ers is my choice for their flexible time and low spreads."
"5ers, FTMO, topstep, E8 funding."
"You start trading on 5ers this is meta quote license holders."
"5ers, E8 funding."
"5ers spreads are better than ftmo and mff."
"I really want to get into it, but their broker is “tier-1 liquidity provider”."
#9
Trade The Pool
4.4
(10)
"Trade The Pool is highly recommended for stocks traders."
"For the Stocks, one and only Trade The Pool."
"They are legit."
"You should try Trade The Pool stock prop firm."
"Trade the Pool for stocks."
"You can try Trade The Pool, which offers over 12,000 stocks to trade and provides a way to avoid PDT rules."
"You can check trade the pool, smb capital or traders launch."
"Consider Tradethepool, it's a reputable option."
"Trade the pool"
"For the stocks, Its Trade The Pool."
#10
Funded Next
4.1
(10)
"I like to recommend them."
"Funded next."
"5ers & FundedNext for Forex."
"For Indian traders funded next."
"Funded next."
"Choose a firm from 5ers, FTMO, topstep, E8 funding, funded next"
"FundedX, blue guardian, blueberry funding and funded next."
"Try with E8 funding , topstep, funded next."
"5ers, FTMO, funded next, E8 funding ,my funded plus."
"Funded next."
#11
HyroTrader
5.0
(8)
"Just go for HyroTrader Crypto Futures trading."
"Just try HyroTrader to trade crypto futures."
"HyroTrader for crypto is probably your number one option, offering a demo ByBit account and better capital management features."
"I personally trade through them, and in my opinion they are the best."
"I like their fast payout and spreads, One of the best in town but underrated."
"I will recoment hyro trader the best crypto firm."
"Joining hyro trade is the right reason."
"I chose HyroTrader for its user-friendly interface and powerful trading tools."
#12
My Funded Futures
4.0
(8)
"My Funded Futures is really good. I’ve never had any issue with them. Payouts on time, no consistency bullshit on the evaluation."
"I like My Funded Futures"
"MFF & Topstep for futures."
"TopstepX and MFFU. Only 2 worth it."
"Top Step, Alpha Futures, and My Funded Futures for futures."
"Myfundedfutures."
"I like My Funded Futures a lot, but they have too many plans at the moment."
"I like mffu if they have discounts."
#13
Funding Pips
3.4
(9)
"Funding Pips has been awesome."
"I have started my first propfirm trading with fundingpips."
"They have the highest amount of total payouts, cheap accounts and good rules."
"- FTMO - 5ers - Fundingpips - MFFX In this order. I‘m trading all of them and get my payout everytime within 24-36h"
"I also do have an account on funding pips, also $5k but rather their cheapest account."
"Funding Pips, they used to be the cheapest before the MFF aftermath."
"Ftmo, fundingpips"
"Funding pips is little tricky usually low time frame scalpers hate FP because spread Im swing trader so I don’t care about spread"
"FundingPips"
#14
Take Profit Trader
4.3
(7)
"Take Profit Trader my top recommendation."
"100% legit and I've gotten paid a ton from both."
"Both have discount going right now."
"I have successfully withdrew from TPT. I really like their daily payouts."
"I'm using Take Profit Trader, Apex, and My Funded Futures right now."
"I like they don’t have minimum trading days to withdraw."
"Day one withdrawal is very cool, however not that simple to achieve."
#15
MFF
3.7
(6)
"MFF is reliable for trading NQ."
"They are legit."
"MFF & 5ers are the best in my opinion."
"Overall preference for MFF."
"MFF has higher eval costs but sometimes no activation fees. Currently running a static drawdown promotion but it's like $200 for the eval then no activation fee."
"MFF manipulated slippage and committed fraud."
#16
Alkaline Capital
4.8
(4)
"You can try Alkaline Capital as I trade stocks and options with them."
"I trade with Alkaline Capital who offer both US stocks and options."
"I like the current one I trade with (Alkaline Capital based on Canada). Institutional execution and real time support guys who are super helpful."
"I trade with Alkaline Capital here in Canada. They provide Takion platform"
#17
True Forex Funds
4.5
(4)
"Got my first payout with TrueForexFunds today."
"True Forex Funds is much better and trustworthy as I received all my payouts, without any issues or anything. They have good spreads if you're a scalper, cause they're really low."
"True Forex Funds might be not bad."
"True Forex Funds is paying with crypto and bank transfers."
#18
Brightfunded
4.3
(4)
"Brightfunded can also be the other option, fastest customer service I ever been experienced."
"Checkout brightfunded."
"Brightfunded too bro they been great for me."
"You can try brightfunded, they looks solid like ftmo."
#19
Tradeify
5.0
(3)
"I prefer instant funding and MFFU and Tradeify pay out within minutes."
"Tradeify"
"100% legit and I've gotten paid a ton from both."
#20
Hola Prime
4.7
(3)
"Hola Prime, FTMO and 5ers are on top of my list."
"Hola Prime has been awesome."
"Hola Prime, FTMO and the5ers."
#21
MFFU
4.7
(3)
"I prefer instant funding and MFFU and Tradeify pay out within minutes."
"MFFU( fastest payout)"
"MFFU is okay but make sure to trade at least once a week."
#22
BluSky
4.7
(3)
"As well as Blusky"
"I've gotten quite a few payouts from them. Same day processing. You get the money the next day."
"BluSky offers great features and performance."
#23
Audacity capital
4.3
(3)
"Audacity capital is one of the best for me."
"Audacity Capital
City Trader Imperium
Maven - Canadian based"
"My 2nd firm will be Audacity Capital. I hear nothing but wonderful things about them"
#24
TFF
4.3
(3)
"I would trade with TFF, same friends switched to TFF, where they received all their Payouts."
"It is quite good, payouts are well received, great support."
"TFF has good spreads and retries for their phases, making it suitable for trading."
#25
My Funded FX
4.3
(3)
"MyFundedForex They payout, lightning fast, large amounts. No fuss or fight."
"- FTMO - 5ers - Fundingpips - MFFX In this order. I‘m trading all of them and get my payout everytime within 24-36h"
"My funded fx Blue guardian E8 Top tier trader"
#26
Maven
4.0
(3)
"The cheapest ones are Maven and Direct Funded Trader."
"Maven or Direct Funded. Both are cheap."
"Maven is also considered a good option for traders looking for a supportive environment."
#27
TradeDay
4.0
(3)
"Tradeday & Topstep"
"I think Top Step is good but I'm partial to TradeDay because you can withdraw every day if you want."
"Tradeday has the best overall rules and targets."
#28
Alpha Capital
3.7
(3)
"Alpha capital"
"Go with Alpha Capital Group, it's much cheaper than E8 and I can confirm they are legit. I have already received a payout with them."
"5ers, ftmo, alpha"
#29
Blue Guardian
3.7
(3)
"FundedX, blue guardian, blueberry funding and funded next."
"Blue guardian, funded trading plus"
"My funded fx Blue guardian E8 Top tier trader"
#30
Fast Track Trading
5.0
(2)
"20% rule 10days don’t get sucked into the 5 day payout."
"Fast track trading is definitely the best rn."
#31
Goat Funded Trader
5.0
(2)
"They are really good 👍"
"You should Surely Buy a Goat Funded Trader challenge. They are really good 👍"
#32
FunderPro
5.0
(2)
"Funderpro has been good to me so far. No issues with payouts"
"For forex this the best prop firm I’ve tried"
#33
FX2 Funding
5.0
(2)
"Hey I recommend you try FX2 funding."
"FX2 Funding supports skilled traders in growing their wealth with funded accounts and a comprehensive toolkit."
#34
MyFunded Futures
4.5
(2)
"I believe Myfundedfutures is the currently at the top."
"Myfunded futures"
#35
Funded Trader Plus
4.5
(2)
"I think they are great."
"Fundedtraderplus underrated af"
#36
DNA Funded
4.0
(2)
"If you are looking for the best stock prop firms I would opt for DNA Funded."
"If you went with the 50K double helix with DNA Funded, with a the 25% discount it would go from $289 to $216.75!!"
#37
Direct Funded Trader
4.0
(2)
"Direct Funded Trader and Maven are the cheapest."
"If you are new to Forex then try the cheapest ones."
#38
ForTraders
4.0
(2)
"I´m trading with FORTRADERS, already secured a few payouts."
"I use mainly FORTRADERS and FTMO."
#39
Breakout
4.0
(2)
"Breakout’s challenge model is pretty straightforward."
"Check out Breakout. Only one I've seen that is close to "real" trading and very few rules."
#40
Fidelcrest
4.0
(2)
"Fidelcrest is one of the best for me."
"I'm currently doing evaluation for fidelcrest, which also offer 0 minimum trading days."
#41
Top Step
4.0
(2)
"I think Top Step is good but I'm partial to TradeDay because you can withdraw every day if you want."
"I would probably go with Trade Day or top step."
#42
Myfundedfx
3.5
(2)
"Myfundedfx is good and a bit cheaper than FTMO."
"One I am considering is MyFundedFx, any opinions on that one?"
#43
FundingPips
3.5
(2)
"So far my experience has not been bad with them."
"What about fundingpips ?"
#44
Funded Trading Plus
3.5
(2)
"The program allows customization and the option to remove daily drawdown."
"Fundedtradingplus"
#45
Prop Firm
3.0
(2)
"Can anyone please recommend 3-4 prop firms that are trustworthy that I can recommend to my clients please?"
"Can u guys suggest some prop girls which have been in the market for 5+ years now?"
#46
XT Funding
5.0
(1)
"I use https://www.xtfunding.com/ And I am funded in just 6 days."
#47
Hyro Trader
5.0
(1)
"Hyro Trader prop firm stands out as a premier destination for aspiring and seasoned traders alike."
#48
VukiSpace
5.0
(1)
"Join the VukiSpace Trading Community for innovative trading and profit maximization!"
#49
Fast Tract Trading
5.0
(1)
"No evaluation straight to pay. No dumb rules. Got paid multiple times."
#50
propfirmmatch
5.0
(1)
"It's a great website to compare trusted prop firms to see which ones best suit you."
#51
TopstepX
5.0
(1)
"TopstepX is my new favorite. Doesn’t have the dumb micro:mini contract restrictions that TopStep has since they look at SPAN margin. It’s 10:1 like it should be."
#52
FundedBooster
5.0
(1)
"They are good as long as your Propfirm challenge does not have a time limit. They took 5 weeks to pass my phase 1 and about a week and a half for phase two."
#53
SPT
5.0
(1)
"They are legit."
#54
Myforexfunds
5.0
(1)
"Myforexfunds is good."
#55
BluSky Trading
5.0
(1)
"By far if you want fast withdrawals or want to trade ACTUAL money, go with BluSky."
#56
Proplandia
5.0
(1)
"Proplandia.com is a good site to compare different futures firms."
#57
Secure the bag prop firm
5.0
(1)
"The firm offers an impressive 96% profit split."
#58
CPP Trading
5.0
(1)
"CPP Trading if you have a good track record. It's a real prop firm not one of those that charges a fee for challenges etc."
#59
Traddoo
5.0
(1)
"Traddoo is the best prop firm out at the moment and I’ve tried pretty much all of them They pay out daily and don’t have any dumb restrictions in the funded account"
#60
Alpha Capital Group
4.0
(1)
"Alpha capital group are good and based uk"
#61
One of One Funding
4.0
(1)
"Oneofone Funding, especially if your in America"
#62
High Roller Funding
4.0
(1)
"High Roller Funding is new but the owners are really transparent!"
#63
Arctic Funding
4.0
(1)
"I use arctic funding."
#64
Traders With Edge
4.0
(1)
"Traders With Edge was quite good for me now."
#65
Apex Trader Funding
4.0
(1)
"I just got an account with Apex Trader Funding."
#66
Axi Select
4.0
(1)
"Definitely check out Axi Select. It's tailored for traders who value consistency and skill over high-risk gambles."
#67
Crypto Fund Trader
4.0
(1)
"Try Crypto Fund Trader, i dont know how but they have 0 spread and 0 Commissions."
#68
Tradeday
4.0
(1)
"Tradeday's trailing drawdown is calculated once at the end of the day, which is beneficial."
#69
MyForexFunds
4.0
(1)
"MyForexFunds offers a variety of account types and is appreciated for its transparency and support."
#70
The Trading Pit
4.0
(1)
"I like The Trading Pit, professional company, however their rules are very very strict."
#71
Darwinex
4.0
(1)
"If don't care about time, build a long-term track record with Darwinex while trading."
#72
Trade Day
4.0
(1)
"I would probably go with Trade Day or top step."
#73
FastTrack
4.0
(1)
"FastTrack is reliable and efficient."
#74
ThinkMarkets
4.0
(1)
"ThinkMarkets is a registered broker."
#75
EightCap
4.0
(1)
"EightCap is a registered broker."
#76
Bulenox
4.0
(1)
"Bulenox is pretty good, because they have quite low fees and fairly similar platform/rules as most."
#77
Direct Funded
4.0
(1)
"Maven or Direct Funded. Both are cheap."
#78
My Funded Plus
4.0
(1)
"5ers, FTMO, funded next, E8 funding ,my funded plus."
#79
Alpha
4.0
(1)
"I like Alpha’s balance/drawdown reset after payout."
#80
BEM Funding
4.0
(1)
"BEM has really solid spreads and fast payouts"
#81
Bluesky
4.0
(1)
"Trying Bluesky static account on the side."
#82
Funded Trader Markets
4.0
(1)
"E8 and Funded Trader Markets for CFDs."
#83
Alpha Futures
4.0
(1)
"Top Step, Alpha Futures, and My Funded Futures for futures."
#84
Funded Firm
4.0
(1)
"Try funded firm ,, it's legit"
#85
FundedX
4.0
(1)
"FundedX, blue guardian, blueberry funding and funded next."
#86
Maven Funding
3.0
(1)
"Maven funding."
#87
TakeProfitTrader
2.0
(1)
"The eval uses EOD drawdown, but PA uses live trailing drawdown until you reach buffer which is scummy."
#88
City Traders Imperium
2.0
(1)
"Somewhat reputable though seen a few complaints around their fees on trades."
#89
Fortuna
2.0
(1)
"Lastly Im trying new prop firm Fortuna Ceo is Notorious Andrew Fx banned by lot of prop firms and 10K is 35$ I’m okay with that."
#90
the firm
1.0
(1)
"I heard a lot of suspicious things about that firm, so many friends of mine have lost their accounts and had no answer afterwards."
#91
Your Own Capital
1.0
(1)
"The best prop firm is called your own capital. Prop firms would not exist if they were beneficial for traders to use."
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