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Futures prop firm accounts with fees of $100 or less

Futures: these accounts have a list price of $100 or less, before any discount code. A low fee reduces the cost of each attempt, which matters because many traders need more than one. Price is only part of the picture, though: check what the fee buys in account size, rules and payout terms, and whether other charges apply later.

8 accounts from 4 firms. Checked on or before 25 October 2026.

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Futures prop firm accounts with fees of $100 or less
ProgramTargetDaily lossMax lossDetails
TopstepTrading Combine (Standard)1-step$50K6%None4%1.5090%$49/moDetails
Lucid TradingLucidFlex1-step$25K5%2.4%4%1.2590%$65Details
Lucid TradingLucidDaily1-step$25K5%2.4%4%1.2590%$72Details
My Funded FuturesStudio1-step$5K10%None5%2.0080% to 90%$75Details
Lucid TradingLucidDaily1-step$50K6%2.4%4%1.5090%$94Details
TopstepTrading Combine (No Activation Fee)1-step$50K6%None4%1.5090%$95/moDetails
TopstepTrading Combine (Standard)1-step$100K6%None3%2.0090%$99/moDetails
TradeifyGrowth1-step$25K6%2.4%4%1.5090%$99Details

What a low prop firm fee buys

Low fees usually come with smaller account sizes, tighter loss limits or a trailing drawdown. A cheap account is not automatically good value, so compare the fee with the dollar drawdown and a realistic payout, and work out the cost per $1,000 of balance across programs.

Check how the fee is charged. Some programs, especially at futures firms, bill monthly rather than once, so a slow evaluation costs more over time. Others charge an activation fee when you pass, or sell resets and add-ons that raise the total. This list uses the base list price, and promotions can change what you actually pay.

Currency matters too. When a firm prices in euros or pounds, the amount you pay in dollars moves with exchange rates. Before buying, work out the full cost of reaching a funded account, including any activation fee or monthly charges, and check whether the fee is refunded with a payout.

Frequently asked questions

Do low-fee accounts have stricter rules?

Not always, but low fees often go with smaller sizes, tighter limits or a trailing drawdown. Compare the dollar drawdown and the payout terms rather than judging the account by price alone.

Are there extra costs after a low-fee evaluation?

Sometimes. Some programs charge an activation fee when you pass, bill monthly until you pass, or sell resets after a breach. Add these to the list price to see the full cost of reaching a funded account.

Does the $100 limit include discounts?

No. The list uses the price before any discount code or sale, so an account with a higher list price does not appear here even if a promotion brings it under $100 for a while.