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BestPropFirmsVN

Pay-after-pass prop firms (2026)

Start for a small fee (sometimes $5), pay activation only if you pass. Fail and the damage is small.

All 6 firms

#FirmScoreStarting priceProfit split
1FundedElite logoFundedElite7.2/10$5 (+ $159 activation fee when funded)
$25,000 · Flash Activation
80%Visit firm*
2Maven Trading logoMaven Trading7.2/10$5 + $40 when funded
$2,000 · Buy Now, Pay Later Challenge
80%Visit firm*
3The5ers logoThe5ers6.7/10$95 + $205 after passing
$100,000 · Bootcamp 3-Step
80%Visit firm*
4Orion Funded logoOrion Funded6.3/10$7 + $69 activation fee
$5,000 · Orion Nova
80%Visit firm*
5Atmos Funded logoAtmos Funded5.8/10$5 (+ $79 activation fee when funded)
$10,000 · Nova
80%Visit firm*
6QT Funded logoQT Funded5.5/10$2.50 + $70 activation fee
$5,000 · QT 1 Step BNPL
80%Visit firm*

List prices without coupons, checked 14 November 2026. They change often; confirm on the firm's site before you pay.

Top three

  1. FundedElite – News, hedging, martingale, grid allowed
  2. Maven Trading – Very low entry prices
  3. The5ers – In from around $19

What it takes to make the list

Programs with a start fee plus activation after passing.

Column = lowest start fee, funding fee in brackets.

Quick answers

Who offers pay after pass?

6 firms qualify. Highest scores: FundedElite, Maven Trading, The5ers.

More expensive overall?

Nearly always. Worth it if you expect a few failed tries.