Free prop firm challenge: what firms really offer in 2027
46 of the 276 prop firms in the Tradoshi 2027 ranking qualify for this page. The highest ranked are FTMO (84.5/100), City Traders Imperium (80.4/100) and HyroTrader (80.1/100). A funded account is almost never free. What firms offer is usually a trial or a demo account, with no access to payouts. Be wary of anything promising more: each firm's own sentence is quoted.
Tradoshi 2027 ranking, data as of November 1, 2026. Methodology
The 46 firms, from highest to lowest ranked
| Rank | Firm | Score | What the firm says | Account type | $100K price | Max loss | Daily loss | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | FTMO | 84.5 | « Free Trial » Source | Two phase challenge | $601 | 10%static | 5% | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, cTrader |
| #6 | City Traders Imperium | 80.4 | « FREE TRIAL » Source | One step challenge | $449 | 5%trailing | none | MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader |
| #7 | HyroTrader | 80.1 | « StartStart free trial » Source | One step challenge | $749 | 6% | 4% | Bybit, BloFin, Hyro, Tealstreet |
| #20 | SabioTrade | 75.8 | « Choose a Plan Open Free Trial See rewards → » Source | One step challenge | $533 | 6%trailing | 5% | Sabio Traderoom |
| #23 | Alpha Capital Group | 75.3 | « & Free Trial Info » Source | Instant funding | $457 | 5% | 3% | MetaTrader 5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker |
| #25 | Atlas Funded | 75.1 | « One free trial per verified individual » Source | One step challenge | $478 | not recorded | not recorded | TradeLocker, MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader |
| #27 | eleonex | 74.5 | « Free Trial » Source | Instant funding | $449 | 6% | 3% | cTrader |
| #30 | CMC Funded | 74.1 | « Publishing this Policy does not give Reward rights to a Free Trial or a recruitment-only or sponsored assessment that has no Reward Stag » Source | Two phase challenge | $499 | 10%static | 5% | Match-Trader |
| #31 | WeMasterTrade | 74.0 | « Free Trial » Source | Two phase challenge | $445 | 10% | 5% | MetaTrader 5 |
| #33 | Noctorial | 73.7 | « Free trial » Source | One step challenge | $645 | 6%static | 4% | MetaTrader 5 |
| #45 | XPIPS | 72.0 | « Start free trial » Source | One step challenge | $549 | 8%static | 5% | not recorded |
| #50 | E8 Markets | 71.7 | « Free Trial » Source | One step challenge | $488 | 6% | 4% | TradeLocker, cTrader, Match-Trader, MetaTrader 5 |
| #55 | AIFO | 71.5 | « Start Free Trial » Source | Two phase challenge | $449 | 10%static | 5% | MetaTrader 5 |
| #63 | RebelsFunding | 70.9 | « Free Trial » Source | Multi-phase challenge | not recorded | not recorded | not recorded | RF-Trader |
| #73 | Fintokei | 70.3 | « Start by registering for a free trial account » Source | not recorded | not recorded | not recorded | not recorded | TradingView, MetaTrader 5, cTrader |
| #84 | SiegPath | 69.4 | « Free Trial » Source | One step challenge | $585 | 6% | 3% | Sieg Terminal |
| #99 | DayTraders | 68.6 | « 100% Free Demo Trading » Source | One step challenge | $220 | 4%trailing | 2.5% | ArcTrader, Rithmic, TradingView |
| #101 | FOREXIVE | 68.4 | « With the Free Trial, you may use some of the Services within a limited scope and for a li » Source | Two phase challenge | $299 | 12%static | 5% | Platform 5 |
| #112 | TEFS | 67.3 | « TEFS Free Trial » Source | One step challenge | $499 | 6%static | 4% | not recorded |
| #114 | Funded7 | 67.1 | « Free Trial » Source | Two phase challenge | $599 | 10%static | 5% | MetaTrader 5, cTrader |
| #115 | Audacity Capital | 67.0 | « Experience a Prop Firm Free Trial Before You Commit » Source | Two phase challenge | $549 | 15% | not recorded | MetaTrader 5, DXtrade |
| #118 | CoinProp | 66.9 | « Everything to know before your first purchase - how CoinProp works, evaluation types, the free trial, refunds and account basics » Source | One step challenge | $699 | 6%static | 3% | CPX terminal |
| #127 | MyFundedCapital | 66.3 | « Free demo » Source | Two phase challenge | $689 | 10%static | 5% | MyFundedCapital Terminal, cTrader, DXtrade, GooeyPro |
| #130 | Trade The Pool | 66.2 | « Start Free Trial » Source | not recorded | $545 | 4% | 2% | not recorded |
| #136 | Pipcy | 66.0 | « If you are unsure which program fits your trading style, start with the Free Trial to experience the platform and trading conditions before deciding » Source | One step challenge | $699 | 12% | none | MetaTrader 5 |
| #151 | mubite | 65.4 | « Free Trial Try a simulated challenge for free » Source | One step challenge | $819 | 6%static | 3% | Bybit, Cleo |
| #156 | Lux Trading Firm | 65.2 | « Try on a 7-day free trial! » Source | One step challenge | $264 | 6%static | not recorded | Match-Trader, MetaTrader 5, Lux Trader, MetaTrader 4 |
| #171 | ThinkCapital | 64.1 | « ThinkCapital offers only demo accounts to all users registered for the Free Trial or any ThinkCapital Challenge products » Source | One step challenge | $499 | 6%trailing | 3% | TradingView, ThinkTrader |
| #173 | FTMO US | 64.0 | « Free Trial » Source | Two phase challenge | $619 | 10%static | 5% | MetaTrader 5, TradingView |
| #175 | Equity Edge | 63.8 | « Free Trial » Source | not recorded | not recorded | not recorded | not recorded | MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader |
| #176 | 10FOUR | 63.6 | « Explore Terminal Try a free demo » Source | not recorded | $266 | 3%trailing | none | not recorded |
| #177 | Quant Tekel (Ascendx) | 63.6 | « Yes, we offer free demo accounts with virtual funds so you can practice trading strategies, t » Source | Two phase challenge | $550 | 8% | 4% | MetaTrader 5, TradeLocker |
| #191 | tronexo | 62.3 | « FREE TRIAL » Source | Instant funding | $1,599 | 6%trailing | 3% | MetaTrader 5, cTrader |
| #193 | WeGetFunded | 62.3 | « Oui, nous proposons une version d'essai gratuite sous forme de Free Trial » Source | One step challenge | $476 | 4% | not recorded | MetaTrader 5 |
| #197 | Investabl | 62.0 | « Free trial » Source | One step challenge | $1,118 | not recorded | not recorded | MetaTrader 5, Investabl platform |
| #199 | Moneta Funded | 61.6 | « Free Trial » Source | not recorded | not recorded | not recorded | not recorded | MetaTrader 5 |
| #200 | The Prop Trade | 61.5 | « Free trial conversion » Source | Instant funding | not recorded | 6% | 3% | MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradeLocker |
| #210 | JoinX Capital | 60.5 | « Free Trial » Source | Two phase challenge | $499 | 10%static | not recorded | JoinX Capital Platform |
| #213 | Investing Challenges | 60.3 | « analytical tools and educational materials; (iii) access to the Client Section; (iv) the Free Trial; (v) Trading Challenge and Verification products; The Free Trial and » Source | Two phase challenge | $621 | 10% | 5% | not recorded |
| #226 | Finotive FundingRegulator warning: see its review | 59.4 | « here for a simple overview of Finotive Funding, simulated accounts, the customer journey, Free Trial Accounts, Reward Payments, and where to find help » Source | One step challenge | $650 | 7.5%static | not recorded | MetaTrader 5, Match-Trader |
| #228 | Investiqa | 59.3 | « Free Trial » Source | One step challenge | $750 | 6%static | 5% | DXtrade, Match-Trader, cTrader |
| #229 | TopTraderPrime | 59.1 | « Free Trial 10K » Source | One step challenge | $556 | 8% | 4% | not recorded |
| #248 | Nordic Funder | 55.4 | « A One-Step Lite $2,500 account costs $25 — a real funded route, not a time-limited free trial » Source | One step challenge | $850 | 6% | 5% | DXtrade, Match-Trader, cTrader |
| #256 | DeltaFunded | 54.0 | « Simply create a "Free Trial" account and experience trading with $100,000 in simulated funds on o » Source | Two phase challenge | not recorded | not recorded | not recorded | DeltaTrading |
| #257 | ATS Capital Partners | 53.4 | « $100K Free Trial Evaluation » Source | Two phase challenge, subscription | $479 /month | 6% | not recorded | MetaTrader 4, cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader |
| #260 | Solana Funded | 53.0 | « Get Funded Free Trial Choose a Challenge How to Purchase Accessing Your Credentials Trading » Source | One step challenge | $1,138 | 25%static | 10% | not recorded |
Price of a $100,000 account, activation fee included, with no promo code, for each firm's rated programme. This page contains no affiliate links.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best prop firm with a free trial?
In the Tradoshi 2027 ranking it is FTMO, #1 of 276 with 84.5/100, on public criteria covering trust, payouts, reviews, conditions and visibility. The right choice also depends on the price and the loss rules.
How many firms are on this page?
46 of the 276 in the 2027 ranking, as of November 1, 2026. Only a quote recorded on the firm's website brings it in: a missing firm may still offer it.
Which one is the cheapest?
Like for like, for a $100,000 account with no promo code: instant funding: eleonex ($449); one step challenge: DayTraders ($220); two phase challenge: FOREXIVE ($299); monthly subscription: ATS Capital Partners ($479 a month).
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