Independent reviews

The best prop firms & coaches, scored honestly

We're not a prop firm and we don't sell placements. Every firm and coach is graded on the same fixed rubric — payouts, rules, support and real trader outcomes — so you can compare what actually matters at a glance.

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Prop firm comparison

Funded-account programs, side by side

The numbers traders actually ask about — split, fees, platforms and our independent score. Updated as firms change their rules.

Comparison of prop trading firms by payout split, profit target, evaluation fee, payout speed, platforms and Counting Ticks score
Prop firm	Payout split	Profit target	Eval fee	First payout	Platforms	CT score
T Topstep	—	—	—	—	NinjaTrader · Tradovate · TradingView	—
AT Apex Trader Funding	—	—	—	—	NinjaTrader · Tradovate · Rithmic	—
TP Take Profit Trader	—	—	—	—	NinjaTrader · Tradovate	—
M MyFundedFutures	—	—	—	—	NinjaTrader · Tradovate · TradingView	—

Figures are indicative and change frequently. Always confirm current terms, rules and fees directly with each firm before purchasing an evaluation. Scores are published once our full review is complete.

Our methodology

How we score, in plain sight

Every review runs through the same five-part rubric. No pay-to-rank, no affiliate bias baked into the grade.

Weight 30%

Payouts & economics

Profit split, payout frequency, time-to-cash and any hidden cuts. The whole point of getting funded is getting paid.

Weight 25%

Rule fairness

Drawdown method, consistency rules, news and weekend restrictions — and how clearly they're disclosed up front.

Weight 20%

Trader outcomes

Verified payout proof, pass rates and the volume and tone of independent trader feedback over time.

Weight 15%

Platform & execution

Available platforms, data quality, spreads, slippage and how the firm handles automated strategies.

Weight 10%

Support & trust

Responsiveness, dispute handling, company track record and overall transparency with their community.

Result

A single, honest 0–10

We publish the breakdown, not just the headline number — so you can re-weight it for what matters to you.

Coach reviews

Mentors worth your time and money

Coaching is expensive and uneven. We sit in on programs, track student outcomes and grade the teaching — not the marketing.

What we'll grade, when we grade it

Coaching is expensive and hard to compare, and a score attached to someone's name deserves more evidence than a sales page. We publish a review once we can show our working.

What is actually taught, and whether the rules are specific enough to follow.
Whether risk and position sizing are taught first or bolted on at the end.
What happens after the course ends — review, accountability, or silence.
Total cost, including anything not on the pricing page.

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