Prop firm comparison

Comparing the best prop firms in 2026

Choosing a prop firm is the most important financial decision in a trader's professional life — especially for Iranian traders, who have to weigh sanctions, verification risk, rial deposit and withdrawal methods and the quality of Persian-language support on top of challenge rules and profit splits. On this page we compare InvestProp with three well-known international firms — FTMO, FundedNext and The5%ers — and with what most Iranian prop firms offer, openly and fairly, so you can decide with your eyes open.

  • 5 options side by side
  • 13 deciding criteria
  • Last updated: July 2026
  • Most Iranian prop firms
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Comparing InvestProp with international and Iranian prop firms

We have put side by side the criteria that genuinely matter to an Iranian trader, from payment methods through to challenge rules.

Comparison table: InvestProp vs FTMO, FundedNext, The5%ers and most Iranian prop firms
Criterion Most Iranian prop firms
Traders in Iran can join Yes No Yes No Yes
No sanctions worries Yes No No No Yes
Persian-language support, 24/7 Yes No Limited No Yes
Lowest challenge entry price From $15 From $155 * From $89 * From $95 * From $25
Works on Iran's national internet Yes No No No No
A plan with no rules but drawdown Yes Speed plan No No No No
Trader profit split Up to 90% 80% * 80% * 80% * Up to 80%
A variety of challenges Yes No Yes No No
No time limit to pass Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Average payout time Under 24 hours Up to 72 hours * Up to 48 hours * Up to 72 hours * Up to 72 hours
Dedicated server Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Professional analysis panel Yes Yes Yes Yes No
No floating risk in the challenge stages Yes Yes Yes Yes No

* Figures for the international firms (FTMO, FundedNext and The5%ers) are collected from their official websites, and the "Most Iranian prop firms" column shows what most Iranian firms typically offer rather than any one company. Every value in the table — features and prices included — reflects public information as of the update date and may have changed since. Check each firm's current terms at the official source before you decide. This table was last updated: July 2026.

Why InvestProp?

What do the four advantages in the table above mean in practice? They are the things that change an Iranian trader's day-to-day experience.

Rial payments, fast settlement

Buy your challenge through an Iranian bank gateway or Tether (USDT) and receive profit straight to a rial account — no intermediary exchange, no international transfer fees, with fast settlement.

No sanctions worries

No VPN, no high-risk identity verification, no fear of a frozen account; InvestProp's infrastructure was designed for the Iranian trader from day one.

Real Persian support

24/7 answers in Persian via ticket and Telegram — from a team that actually knows prop rules, not a translation bot.

Entry price from $15

Step into prop trading with the Economic plan from $15 and test your skill without risking heavy capital.

Comparing InvestProp plans

Now that you have chosen your prop firm, see which route suits your trading style; three routes, one destination: a funded account.

Economic challenge

The lowest entry cost

For traders who know the rules well and want the biggest funding for the lowest price.

Challenge types
One-step and two-step
One-step profit target
6%
Two-step profit target
10%/5%
One-step daily / overall drawdown
2%/6%
Two-step daily / overall drawdown
5%/10%
Minimum trading days
5 days
Prices from $15
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Normal challenge

A balance of price and rules

If a balance between price and rules is what you are after, this is the plan we recommend.

Challenge types
One-step and two-step
One-step profit target
6%
Two-step profit target
10%/5%
One-step daily / overall drawdown
2%/6%
Two-step daily / overall drawdown
5%/10%
Minimum trading days
5 days
Prices from $17
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How do you choose the right prop firm?

Five criteria to check before buying any challenge, from any firm — advice that holds for everyone, not just for us.

  1. Credibility and payout history

    Before anything else, check the payout track record. A prop firm that publishes its payment evidence — withdrawal certificates and settlement receipts — has something to show. Apply this rule to every firm, local or international.

  2. Transparent rules

    Drawdown rules, news trading, and holding trades overnight or over the weekend must be completely clear before you buy. If you have to dig through ten pages to find one rule, that is a red flag from the start.

  3. Deposit and withdrawal methods

    For an Iranian trader this is the most important filter. If you work with a foreign prop firm, factor in the cost and risk of currency conversion and intermediaries; sometimes a "higher profit split" is effectively wiped out by middleman fees.

  4. Support quality

    Before buying, ask a technical question and judge the speed and accuracy of the answer. When your funded account hits a problem, that same support line is your only channel — its language and availability are critical.

  5. Price-to-balance ratio

    Never compare the challenge price on its own; weigh the price against the balance you receive, the profit split and the refund option, so the real cost of every dollar of capital is clear.

FAQ

Common questions about choosing a prop firm

Which prop firm is best for Iranian traders?
There is no absolute answer, but for a trader living in Iran three filters are decisive: rial deposits and withdrawals, no sanctions or verification risk, and Persian-language support. By those three measures, InvestProp is practically the most complete local option. If you live outside Iran and have access to international payment methods, reputable international firms can also be on your shortlist.
Is it safe for Iranians to use international prop firms?
The main risk is sanctions. Most well-known international prop firms do not accept users living in Iran under their own terms, and if identified — even after passing the challenge — the account and profit may be frozen. Using false documents or IPs increases that risk further. That is why many traders inside Iran choose an Iranian prop firm with rial settlement, so they can collect their profit with greater confidence.
Which prop firm is cheaper?
Compare the headline challenge price together with exchange rates and intermediary fees. InvestProp challenges start from $15 with direct rial payment, while comparable challenges at international firms usually start around $89–$155, plus the cost of sourcing currency and transferring through intermediaries.
How much does the trader profit split matter?
It matters, but not as much as it is advertised. The difference between an 80% and a 90% split only means something if you can actually collect the profit on time. Settlement speed and reliability, withdrawal caps and transfer costs usually affect your final income more than a few percentage points of split.
What is the difference between one-step and two-step challenges?
In a two-step challenge you pass two evaluation phases with smaller targets and the entry cost is usually lower; in a one-step challenge you pass a single phase with a higher target and reach the funded account faster. If you are new, two-step is the more economical choice; if you have a proven strategy, one-step or the Speed plan (the fast evaluation route) is the more logical option.

Enough comparing — time to decide

You have seen the numbers and weighed every criterion. Now, with rial or Tether (USDT) payment, Persian support and a starting price of $15, take the first step towards getting funded today.