Prop Firm Discounts, Deals & Promo Codes

How to Compare Prop Firm Deals

A 90% discount on a $500 evaluation is not a better deal than 50% off a $100 one. The final price matters more than the percentage. When two firms offer the same account size at different discounts, compare the actual dollar amount you pay at checkout.

Beyond the checkout price, three factors determine whether a deal is worth taking.

One-Time Fee vs. Monthly Subscription

One-time fee firms (Apex Trader Funding, Bulenox) charge a fixed amount regardless of how long the evaluation takes. Monthly subscription firms (Alpha Futures, Topstep, Earn2Trade) bill every month until the trader passes. A $79/month subscription at 50% off costs $39.50 per month, but a trader who takes three months to pass has spent $118.50 total. A one-time fee locks in the cost from day one. Discounts on subscription models save less over time than discounts on one-time fees.

Post-Evaluation Costs

Some firms charge activation fees after the trader passes the evaluation. These range from $0 to $199 depending on the firm. A deal that saves $50 on the evaluation fee but leads to a firm with a $149 activation fee is not necessarily cheaper than a firm with a slightly higher evaluation fee and $0 activation. Data feed charges, platform fees, and monthly desk fees also vary. Factor in the full cost of the first 90 days funded, not the evaluation fee alone.

Drawdown and Profit Target Ratio

Two firms can charge identical prices for a $50,000 account, but the one with $3,000 in drawdown and a $3,000 profit target is harder to pass than the one with $2,500 drawdown and a $2,000 target. A lower profit-target-to-drawdown ratio gives traders more margin for error. Drawdown type matters too. End-of-day (EOD) trailing drawdown is more forgiving than intraday trailing, because the drawdown floor only updates at market close. Static drawdown is the most favorable since the floor never moves at all.

When Do Prop Firms Run Sales?

Most prop firms run promotions year-round, but the largest discounts tend to appear during Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), New Year (January), and major trading events or expos. Some firms, like Apex Trader Funding, run rotating promotions almost continuously.

Firms also offer exclusive codes through affiliate partners, including review sites like this one. These codes are typically 10-20% off the current listed price and stack on top of the firm's own seasonal sales. Codes listed on this page are affiliate codes where noted. Using them supports PropFirmsFinder at no additional cost to the buyer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do prop firm discount codes expire?

Most codes have an expiration date tied to a specific promotion. Some firms offer permanent codes through affiliate partnerships that remain active indefinitely. We mark expiration dates on this page where applicable.

Do discount codes work on resets and add-ons?

This depends on the firm. Some codes apply only to new evaluations. Others cover resets, add-ons, or subscription renewals. Each deal listing on this page specifies what the code applies to when that information is available.

Is the cheapest prop firm deal the best one?

Not necessarily. The cheapest evaluation fee means nothing if the funded account has unfavorable payout caps, a restrictive consistency rule, or a high activation fee. Compare the full cost of getting funded and receiving the first payout, not the sticker price of the evaluation alone