BestPropFirms.com compares published offers from proprietary trading firms so retail traders can weigh documented conditions side by side. The site gathers the terms each firm publishes, such as evaluation rules, fees, platform access and payout conditions, and presents them in a structured format for easier comparison.
Editorial scores are provided to help compare these documented conditions. They are not pass rates, predictions of earnings or guarantees of trading outcomes. This page explains who owns the site, how research is carried out and how affiliate funding works. Because terms can change, readers should verify the exact current contract with the firm before committing.
Our Story
Background
And Mission
We built Best Prop Firms to give retail traders a straightforward way to compare proprietary trading firms. As the number of prop firms has grown, the choices have become harder to navigate. We focus on transparency and clear, actionable information so traders can see how firms differ on the details that affect their daily trading experience. Our scored reviews break down each firm’s evaluation phases, funding levels, payout structures, platform choices, market access and support quality, making side-by-side comparisons possible.
Our aim is to match traders with a firm and a challenge that fit their risk appetite and trading skills. We cover the rules that shape the evaluation journey, from profit targets and drawdown limits to the conditions for reaching a funded account and scaling up. Every scored review is built from the firm’s own published terms and presented without bias; you can explore all our reviews on the reviews page.
What We Cover
The reviews describe the published conditions of each firm's offers, covering evaluation requirements, loss rules, fees, permitted markets, available platforms and payout terms. Because specific programmes and stages differ from one firm to another, each review sets out the documented terms that apply to the offer being described, so readers can see what a firm says about its own rules.
The education section explains concepts with illustrative arithmetic tools, helping readers work through how published rules such as targets and limits interact. The guides compare offers by market or region, grouping firms by the conditions they publish so readers can find relevant comparisons more quickly.
The coverage table below lists the areas assessed in reviews.
| Area | What the review documents |
|---|---|
| Challenges & evaluations | Evaluation phases, profit targets, drawdown limits and the extra trading rules attached to each challenge. |
| Profit splits & payouts | Profit-sharing models, payout frequency and the conditions attached to a withdrawal. |
| Funded trader programs | Available funding levels and account options, and the capital and requirements behind each. |
| Trading platforms | The platforms each firm supports, from MetaTrader 5 and TradingView integrations to custom software. |
| Market access | Asset coverage across forex, commodities, indices, stocks and crypto. |
| Support & community | Support channels and hours, plus the community resources a firm runs. |
How We Research Firms
Research draws on official published terms from each firm alongside recorded research notes. Each firm record carries a check date showing when it was recorded, and a checked date does not guarantee that all terms remain current at the time you read a review, since firms can revise their offers at any time.
The current evidence register contains no dated account purchase or payout receipts. Published rules alone do not substantiate independently completed trading tests or received payouts, and the absence of recorded receipts is not proof that staff never traded. The register is described in the methodology page, and questions can be sent via contact.
Editorial scores are organised under Challenges, Fees, Markets, Payouts, Platforms, Trust and Support. These scores are distinct from any Trustpilot rating. Exact numeric weights are not published as a reproducible formula, so scores should be read as editorial judgements rather than mechanical calculations.
Guiding Principles
Everything we publish is built on a commitment to honest, accurate information. We do not hide drawbacks or gloss over shortcomings. Each review presents the pros and cons of a firm clearly, so traders can weigh what matters to them. That straightforwardness extends to our funding model: we disclose exactly how the site earns money, and we never let commercial relationships influence a score or ranking. Our content is designed to benefit traders of all skill levels. We explain rules and structures in plain language, avoiding industry jargon where possible, and our comparisons are built around the questions a trader actually asks when choosing a firm.
As the prop trading industry evolves, we adapt our analysis to stay relevant. We add new firms as they launch, track changes to trading rules, and highlight the unique features that differentiate one firm from another. This ongoing refinement is part of our commitment to innovation in analysis, ensuring that the information we provide keeps pace with an industry that rarely stands still.
Editorial Independence & How We Are Funded
Best Prop Firms is a free resource. We do not charge readers to access reviews, comparisons or guides. To sustain the work, we participate in affiliate programmes with some of the firms we review. When a trader uses one of our referral links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to the trader.
These commercial arrangements have no bearing on scoring or ranking. A firm cannot pay to improve its position, its score, or the way its evaluation is described. The reviews are written without input from the firms, and the ranking order reflects only the output of our scoring model, not any commercial consideration.
Transparency about this model is part of our broader commitment to independence. We label referral links clearly and explain how the site is funded, so readers can always see where potential conflicts might arise. Despite those relationships, the data, the verdict and the comparisons remain our own.
The Team
Our site is run by co-founders Justin Grossbard and Noam Korbl, who launched Best Prop Firms in 2023. Justin Grossbard, Co-Founder and Strategic Head of Research, oversees the methodology, data collection and review standards. Noam Korbl, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, has his byline on every published guide and education article and maintains the firm records behind the scores. Financial Writer and Analyst Tegan Miller works on research for the site's content.
Team roles and bylines identify who is responsible for reviews and education. The author cards below identify contributors. Bylines alone do not substantiate completed account tests. BestPropFirms.com was co-founded by Justin Grossbard and Noam Korbl and is owned by Compare Forex Brokers Pty Ltd.
Get in Touch
Whether you are trying to understand a specific challenge rule or deciding between firms for long-term growth, we welcome your questions. You can reach the team at [email protected].
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is behind Best Prop Firms?
Our site was founded in 2023 by Justin Grossbard and Noam Korbl, who continue to run it. Justin Grossbard leads the research and methodology, and Noam Korbl manages operations. Financial Writer and Analyst Tegan Miller works on research for the site's content. Every article on the site carries a named author, and each named person has an author page on the site.
Can a prop firm pay to get a higher score or better placement?
No. Our scores and rankings are determined solely by the methodology we publish. Affiliate commissions from some firms have no influence on where a firm sits in the table. We do not accept payment to alter a score, improve a review, or move a firm up the rankings.
How current is the information in your reviews?
Every firm record carries a last-verified date, so you can see when we last checked the details. We source every fact from the firm’s own terms and dashboard, and we routinely monitor for changes. If a firm ceases operations or fundamentally changes its conditions, we update or remove its record so the rankings stay reliable.
Does it cost anything to use Best Prop Firms?
No. The entire site, including reviews, comparison tables and educational articles, is free to read. We receive affiliate commission from some firms when a trader uses our links, but that does not affect the price you pay and it never influences our editorial content.
Pages in This Section
- Justin Grossbard - Co-Founder & Strategic Head of Research.
- Noam Korbl - Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer.
- Tegan Miller - Financial Writer and Analyst.
- Our methodology - how the seven category scores are built.
- All prop firm reviews - every scored firm, ranked.