How we score prop firms
Every one of the 56 firms we track is measured against the same public rubric — no exceptions, no pay-to-win. This is the exact weighting behind the Up Trade Funded Score, so you can judge our judgement.
Payout reliability
Do they actually pay?
We track real, dated payouts and flag firms that delay, deny, or move the goalposts. Weighted heaviest — it is the only promise that matters.
- Dated payout proof from real funded traders
- History of on-time vs delayed or denied cash-outs
- Payout method reliability and processing time
Rule fairness
Can you keep what you earn?
Consistency rules, hidden trailing drawdown, news-trading bans. We read the fine print so a passed challenge does not become an unpassable payout.
- Drawdown type (trailing vs static, intraday vs EOD)
- Consistency and min-trading-day requirements
- News-trading, EA and holding restrictions
Pricing & value
What does it really cost?
Cost to get funded vs. capital, resets, and refunds. Exclusive discounts are factored into the real out-of-pocket price.
- Real out-of-pocket price after coupons
- Capital-to-cost ratio and reset fees
- Refund / activation-fee policy
Support & stability
Will they be here next year?
Response times, platform uptime, and how long the firm has actually operated. New logos are scored conservatively.
- Support responsiveness and channels
- Years operating and payout track record
- Platform uptime and reliability
Editorial independence
Sponsored ≠ score
Firms can pay for a labelled 'Sponsored' placement. It never changes their score or rank order — the rubric decides that.
Affiliate ≠ ranking
We may earn a commission when you sign up through our links. Commissions are identical to us across firms, so they can't buy a better score.
Re-scored continuously
Prices, rules and payout records change. We re-score as the market moves and stamp every review with a visible update date.
Who does the scoring
Reviews are produced by The Up Trade Funded Editorial Team — prop-firm analysts & funded-trading researchers who follow the funded-trading market closely. Every score is built from each firm's official terms and Prop Firm Match's public payout data — cross-checked and dated, not lifted from marketing pages.
Underlying firm figures are compiled from each provider's official website and Prop Firm Match, last updated July 2026. Prices and rules change often — always confirm current terms before buying.