Find Your Perfect Prop Firm

Our quiz is based on real, verified data from 21+ prop trading firms. We update firm details — including pricing, rules, profit splits, and platform availability — on a monthly basis. The matching algorithm weighs your answers against each firm's actual features, so recommendations are grounded in current data rather than opinions. That said, your final decision should also factor in personal research and your own trading journal.

About 60 seconds. The quiz consists of just 5 focused questions covering your market preference, budget, trading style, priorities, and experience level. There's no timer — you can take as long as you need on each question. Most traders finish in under a minute and get their personalized results instantly.

Yes, 100% free. No email address required, no account signup, and we don't store any of your quiz answers. You can take the quiz as many times as you want without any cost. We're able to offer this tool for free because we earn affiliate commissions when traders sign up with prop firms through our links — this never affects the quiz results or rankings.

The quiz evaluates five key dimensions: (1) Market preference — forex, futures, or both, which filters firms by available instruments. (2) Budget — your comfortable spending range for evaluation fees. (3) Trading style — whether you're a scalper, day trader, or swing trader, which affects platform and rule compatibility. (4) Priorities — what matters most to you: lowest fees, highest profit split, fastest payouts, or best platform. (5) Experience level — beginner, intermediate, or advanced, which influences rule complexity recommendations.

Absolutely. You can retake the quiz unlimited times with different answers. This is actually a great strategy — try answering with different budgets or priorities to explore how your recommendations change. Since we don't store any data, each attempt is completely fresh. Many traders retake the quiz 2-3 times to compare options before making a decision.

Our database includes 21+ verified prop trading firms, covering both forex/CFD firms (like FTMO, FundedNext, The5ers) and futures firms (like Apex Trader Funding, Topstep, Earn2Trade). Each firm has been manually reviewed with verified pricing, rules, profit splits, platforms, and payout policies. We add new firms as they establish a track record of reliability.

Yes. Quiz results include active promo codes and discounted prices when available. For example, if a firm is running a 50% off sale, the quiz results will show both the regular and discounted price along with the promo code. We update promotional data regularly so you always see the best available deals for your top matches.

The quiz provides data-driven suggestions, not requirements. If your top match doesn't feel right, browse all firms at our prop firms directory (/prop-firms) where you can filter and compare manually. You can also use our head-to-head comparison tool (/compare) to evaluate specific firms side by side. Trust your instincts — the quiz is a starting point, not the final word.

No. The matching algorithm is entirely objective, based on how well each firm's features align with your quiz answers. We earn affiliate commissions from most firms in our database, but this does not influence scoring or rankings. A firm offering a higher commission will not rank higher unless it genuinely matches your criteria better. Our reputation depends on honest, useful recommendations.

A 1-step (or single-phase) challenge requires you to hit a profit target in one evaluation period — typically 8-10% in 30-45 days. It's faster but often has stricter drawdown rules. A 2-step challenge splits the evaluation into two phases (e.g., 8% then 5%), giving you more time overall and usually more lenient rules per phase. Beginners often prefer 2-step for the extra breathing room, while experienced traders may favor 1-step for speed.

Not necessarily. While budget matters, the cheapest firm isn't always the best value for beginners. Consider the evaluation structure (2-step challenges are more forgiving), drawdown rules (static drawdown is easier to manage than trailing), educational resources, customer support quality, and platform usability. A slightly more expensive firm with better support and clearer rules can save you money in the long run by reducing failed evaluations.

We verify all firm data monthly, including evaluation prices, profit splits, drawdown rules, platform availability, payout policies, and active promotions. When firms announce major changes (new pricing, rule updates, or new programs), we update within 24-48 hours. Our promo codes are checked weekly to ensure they're still active and showing the correct discount percentage.

Yes! After getting your quiz results, you can visit our comparison tool at /compare for detailed head-to-head matchups. Compare pricing, profit splits, drawdown rules, platforms, payout speed, and more across any two firms. We have 47+ pre-built comparison matrices covering the most popular firm matchups. It's the perfect next step after narrowing down your options with the quiz.

This is rare given our 21+ firm database, but it can happen if you have very specific requirements (e.g., very low budget + futures + instant funding). In this case, the quiz still shows your closest matches ranked by compatibility score. Consider adjusting one criteria — usually budget or market preference — to see more options. You can also check our 'best of' category pages for curated lists like cheapest firms, best for beginners, or best for US traders.

Yes, we use affiliate links and earn a commission when traders sign up with prop firms through our site. This is how we fund DealPropFirm and keep all tools free. Importantly, affiliate commissions do not affect quiz rankings or recommendations — the algorithm is purely based on matching your answers to firm features. For full transparency, see our affiliate disclosure page at /disclosure.