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    Best Prop Firms Allowing Expert Advisors (EAs)

    Trade with automated expert advisors and algorithmic strategies in prop firm challenges. Compare firms that allow EA trading with cashback.

    199 challenges from 8 vetted firms · entry from $22 · accounts $1K–$400K · average first-phase target 8.4% · best profit split 100%

    8
    Firms Listed
    199
    Challenges Listed
    $22
    Cheapest Entry
    8.4%
    Avg Phase 1 Target
    100%
    Best Profit Split
    2.0%
    Best Cashback
    7.3/10
    Avg PFS Score

    Key Considerations

    • Not all EAs are allowed — grid, martingale, and HFT strategies are often prohibited
    • VPS hosting provides optimal execution speed for automated strategies
    • Test your EA in demo first and ensure it complies with all firm rules
    • DXTrade typically does not support EAs — MT4/MT5 required for automated trading

    Expert Advisors (EAs) are automated trading systems that execute trades based on predefined algorithms and technical criteria. Many professional traders use EAs to eliminate emotion from trading, backtest strategies, and take advantage of opportunities 24/7 without manual intervention. However, not all prop firms allow EA usage during evaluations or funded trading.

    The firms listed here explicitly permit EA trading, recognizing automated systems as a legitimate approach to consistent profitability. Some may require you to disclose your EA usage upfront or submit your strategy for review. This transparency helps firms distinguish between skilled algorithmic trading and prohibited strategies like high-frequency scalping or latency arbitrage that some EAs employ.

    When selecting an EA-friendly prop firm, consider their rules around grid trading, martingale systems, and tick scalping - strategies commonly used by EAs but often restricted. Verify maximum trade frequency limits, minimum trade duration requirements, and whether your EA's logic falls within acceptable parameters. Our exclusive cashback offers help reduce your initial evaluation costs while you test your automated systems.

    All firms in this category listed on PropFirmScan include a guaranteed 2% cashback — your built-in discount even when no promo code is available. If a firm does offer a discount code, your cashback stacks on top for double savings. Learn how cashback works →

    199 challenges across 8 firms

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    Every fee below is the live challenge price. The cashback column shows what you actually pay after your 2% rebate.

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    FundedNext

    8.2/10
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    22 matching challenges · $2K$200K accounts · from $32.99 · up to 80% split

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    MT4
    MT5
    cTrader
    Match-Trader
    ChallengeTypeSizeFeeAfter 2% cashbackTargetsDaily DDMax DDSplit
    Stellar Lite $5K
    Cheapest
    2-Step$5K$32.99$32.338% → 4%4%8%80%
    Stellar Instant $2KInstant Funding$2K$59$57.82No targetN/A6%60%
    Stellar 2-Step $6K2-Step$6K$59.99$58.798% → 5%5%10%80%
    Stellar Lite $10K2-Step$10K$59.99$58.798% → 4%4%8%80%
    Stellar 1-Step $6K1-Step$6K$65.99$64.6710%3%6%80%
    Stellar 2-Step $15K2-Step$15K$119.99$117.598% → 5%5%10%80%
    Stellar 1-Step $15K1-Step$15K$129.99$127.3910%3%6%80%
    Stellar Lite $25K2-Step$25K$139.99$137.198% → 4%4%8%80%
    Stellar Instant $5KInstant Funding$5K$149$146.02No targetN/A6%60%
    Stellar 2-Step $25K2-Step$25K$199.99$195.998% → 5%5%10%80%
    Stellar 1-Step $25K1-Step$25K$219.99$215.5910%3%6%80%
    Stellar Lite $50K2-Step$50K$229.99$225.398% → 4%4%8%80%
    Stellar Instant $10KInstant Funding$10K$299$293.02No targetN/A6%60%
    Stellar 2-Step $50K2-Step$50K$299.99$293.998% → 5%5%10%80%
    Stellar 1-Step $50K1-Step$50K$329.99$323.3910%3%6%80%
    Stellar Lite $100K2-Step$100K$399.99$391.998% → 4%4%8%80%
    Stellar 2-Step $100K2-Step$100K$549.99$538.998% → 5%5%10%80%
    Stellar 1-Step $100K1-Step$100K$569.99$558.5910%3%6%80%
    Stellar Instant $20KInstant Funding$20K$599$587.02No targetN/A6%60%
    Stellar Lite $200K2-Step$200K$798.99$783.018% → 4%4%8%80%
    Stellar 2-Step $200K2-Step$200K$1,099.99$1,077.998% → 5%5%10%80%
    Stellar 1-Step $200K1-Step$200K$1,099.99$1,077.9910%3%6%80%

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    FTMO

    8.2/10
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    10 matching challenges · $10K$200K accounts · from $98 · up to 90% split

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    MT4
    MT5
    cTrader
    DXTrade
    ChallengeTypeSizeFeeAfter 2% cashbackTargetsDaily DDMax DDSplit
    1-Step $10K Challenge
    Cheapest
    1-Step$10K$98$96.0410%3%10%90%
    2-Step $10K Challenge2-Step$10K$170$166.610% → 5%5%10%80%
    2-Step $25K Challenge2-Step$25K$275$269.510% → 5%5%10%80%
    1-Step $25K Challenge1-Step$25K$275$269.510%3%10%90%
    2-Step $50K Challenge2-Step$50K$379$371.4210% → 5%5%10%80%
    1-Step $50K Challenge1-Step$50K$379$371.4210%3%10%90%
    1-Step $100K Challenge1-Step$100K$483$473.3410%3%10%90%
    2-Step $100K Challenge2-Step$100K$594$582.1210% → 5%5%10%80%
    2-Step $200K Challenge2-Step$200K$1,188$1,164.2410% → 5%5%10%80%
    1-Step $200K Challenge1-Step$200K$1,188$1,164.2410%3%10%90%

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    The5ers

    7.8/10
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    13 matching challenges · $2.5K$250K accounts · from $22 · up to 80% split

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    News tradingExpert advisorsCopy tradingWeekend holding
    MT5
    cTrader
    ChallengeTypeSizeFeeAfter 2% cashbackTargetsDaily DDMax DDSplit
    High Stakes $2.5K
    Cheapest
    2-Step$2.5K$22$21.568% → 5%5%10%80%
    High Stakes $5K2-Step$5K$39$38.228% → 5%5%10%80%
    High Stakes $10K2-Step$10K$78$76.448% → 5%5%10%80%
    High Stakes $20K2-Step$20K$165$161.78% → 5%5%10%80%
    High Stakes $25K2-Step$25K$195$191.18% → 5%5%10%80%
    Hyper Growth $10K1-Step$10K$260$254.810%3%6%50%
    High Stakes $50K2-Step$50K$309$302.828% → 5%5%10%80%
    Bootcamp $100K2-Step$100K$325$318.56% → 6%N/A5%50%
    High Stakes $60K2-Step$60K$329$322.428% → 5%5%10%80%
    Hyper Growth $20K1-Step$20K$450$44110%3%6%50%
    High Stakes $100K2-Step$100K$545$534.18% → 5%5%10%80%
    Bootcamp $250K2-Step$250K$625$612.56% → 6%N/A5%50%
    Hyper Growth $40K1-Step$40K$850$83310%3%6%50%

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    FXIFY

    7.4/10
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    42 matching challenges · $1K$400K accounts · from $39 · up to 100% split

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    MT4
    MT5
    DXTrade
    TradingView
    ChallengeTypeSizeFeeAfter 2% cashbackTargetsDaily DDMax DDSplit
    3-Step
    Cheapest
    3-Step$5K$39$38.225% → 5%5%5%90%
    1-Step1-Step$5K$59$57.8210%3%6%90%
    2-Step2-Step$5K$59$57.8210% → 5%4%10%90%
    2-Step Classic2-Step$5K$59$57.825% → 10%4%10%100%
    3-Step3-Step$10K$59$57.825% → 5%5%5%90%
    Lightning1-Step$10K$59$57.825%3%4%90%
    Instant FundingInstant Funding$1K$69$67.62No target8%8%90%
    3-Step3-Step$15K$79$77.425% → 5%5%5%90%
    1-Step1-Step$10K$89$87.2210%3%6%90%
    2-Step2-Step$10K$89$87.2210% → 5%4%10%90%
    2-Step Classic2-Step$10K$89$87.225% → 10%4%10%100%
    1-Step1-Step$15K$119$116.6210%3%6%90%
    2-Step2-Step$15K$119$116.6210% → 5%4%10%90%
    2-Step Classic2-Step$15K$119$116.625% → 10%4%10%100%
    Lightning1-Step$25K$119$116.625%3%4%90%
    Instant FundingInstant Funding$2.5K$119$116.62No target8%8%90%
    3-Step3-Step$25K$149$146.025% → 5%5%5%90%
    1-Step1-Step$25K$199$195.0210%3%6%90%
    2-Step2-Step$25K$199$195.0210% → 5%4%10%90%
    2-Step Classic2-Step$25K$199$195.025% → 10%4%10%100%
    Lightning1-Step$50K$209$204.825%3%4%90%
    Instant FundingInstant Funding$5K$229$224.42No target8%8%90%
    3-Step3-Step$50K$249$244.025% → 5%5%5%90%
    1-Step1-Step$50K$379$371.4210%3%6%90%
    2-Step2-Step$50K$379$371.4210% → 5%4%10%90%
    2-Step Classic2-Step$50K$379$371.425% → 10%4%10%100%
    3-Step3-Step$100K$399$391.025% → 5%5%5%90%
    Lightning1-Step$100K$399$391.025%3%4%90%
    Instant FundingInstant Funding$10K$449$440.02No target8%8%90%
    1-Step1-Step$100K$549$538.0210%3%6%90%
    2-Step2-Step$100K$549$538.0210% → 5%4%10%90%
    2-Step Classic2-Step$100K$549$538.025% → 10%4%10%100%
    3-Step3-Step$200K$799$783.025% → 5%5%5%90%
    Instant FundingInstant Funding$25K$899$881.02No target8%8%90%
    1-Step1-Step$200K$1,049$1,028.0210%3%6%90%
    2-Step2-Step$200K$1,049$1,028.0210% → 5%4%10%90%
    3-Step3-Step$400K$1,599$1,567.025% → 5%5%5%90%
    Instant FundingInstant Funding$50K$1,749$1,714.02No target8%8%90%
    Instant FundingInstant Funding$75K$2,499$2,449.02No target8%8%90%
    1-Step1-Step$400K$2,950$2,89110%3%6%90%
    2-Step2-Step$400K$2,950$2,89110% → 5%4%10%90%
    Instant FundingInstant Funding$100K$4,249$4,164.02No target8%8%90%

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    Funding Pips

    6.8/10
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    20 matching challenges · $5K$100K accounts · from $29 · up to 95% split

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    MT5
    cTrader
    Match-Trader
    TradeLocker
    ChallengeTypeSizeFeeAfter 2% cashbackTargetsDaily DDMax DDSplit
    2-Step Pro $5K
    Cheapest
    2-Step$5K$29$28.426% → 6%3%6%80%
    2-Step Standard $5K2-Step$5K$36$35.288% → 5%5%10%60%
    2-Step Pro $10K2-Step$10K$55$53.96% → 6%3%6%80%
    1-Step $5K1-Step$5K$59$57.8210%3%6%80%
    2-Step Standard $10K2-Step$10K$66$64.688% → 5%5%10%60%
    Instant $5K ZeroInstant Funding$5K$69$67.62No target3%5%95%
    1-Step $10K1-Step$10K$99$97.0210%3%6%80%
    Instant $10K ZeroInstant Funding$10K$99$97.02No target3%5%95%
    2-Step Pro $25K2-Step$25K$109$106.826% → 6%3%6%80%
    2-Step Standard $25K2-Step$25K$156$152.888% → 5%5%10%60%
    1-Step $25K1-Step$25K$199$195.0210%3%6%80%
    Instant $25K ZeroInstant Funding$25K$199$195.02No target3%5%95%
    2-Step Pro $50K2-Step$50K$219$214.626% → 6%3%6%80%
    2-Step Standard $50K2-Step$50K$289$283.228% → 5%5%10%60%
    Instant $50K ZeroInstant Funding$50K$299$293.02No target3%5%95%
    1-Step $50K1-Step$50K$319$312.6210%3%6%80%
    2-Step Pro $100K2-Step$100K$399$391.026% → 6%3%6%80%
    Instant $100K ZeroInstant Funding$100K$499$489.02No target3%5%95%
    2-Step Standard $100K2-Step$100K$529$518.428% → 5%5%10%60%
    1-Step $100K1-Step$100K$555$543.910%3%6%80%

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    35 matching challenges · $5K$200K accounts · from $40 · up to 80% split

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    MT5
    cTrader
    ChallengeTypeSizeFeeAfter 2% cashbackTargetsDaily DDMax DDSplit
    Alpha Pro 6% $5K
    Cheapest
    2-Step$5K$40$39.26% → 6%3%6%80%
    Alpha One $5K1-Step$5K$50$4910%4%6%80%
    Alpha Pro 10% $5K2-Step$5K$50$4910% → 5%5%10%80%
    Alpha Pro 6% $10K2-Step$10K$67$65.666% → 6%3%6%80%
    Alpha Three $10K3-Step$10K$67$65.668% → 4%4%6%80%
    Alpha Swing $5K2-Step$5K$70$68.610% → 5%5%10%80%
    Alpha Pro 8% $5K2-Step$5K$77$75.468% → 5%4%8%80%
    Alpha One $10K1-Step$10K$97$95.0610%4%6%80%
    Alpha Pro 10% $10K2-Step$10K$97$95.0610% → 5%5%10%80%
    Alpha Pro 6% $25K2-Step$25K$137$134.266% → 6%3%6%80%
    Alpha Pro 8% $10K2-Step$10K$147$144.068% → 5%4%8%80%
    Alpha Swing $10K2-Step$10K$147$144.0610% → 5%5%10%80%
    Alpha Three $25K3-Step$25K$157$153.868% → 4%4%6%80%
    Alpha One $25K1-Step$25K$197$193.0610%4%6%80%
    Alpha Pro 10% $25K2-Step$25K$197$193.0610% → 5%5%10%80%
    Alpha Pro 6% $50K2-Step$50K$237$232.266% → 6%3%6%80%
    Alpha Pro 8% $25K2-Step$25K$247$242.068% → 5%4%8%80%
    Alpha Swing $25K2-Step$25K$247$242.0610% → 5%5%10%80%
    Alpha Three $50K3-Step$50K$247$242.068% → 4%4%6%80%
    Alpha One $50K1-Step$50K$297$291.0610%4%6%80%
    Alpha Pro 10% $50K2-Step$50K$297$291.0610% → 5%5%10%80%
    Alpha Pro 8% $50K2-Step$50K$357$349.868% → 5%4%8%80%
    Alpha Swing $50K2-Step$50K$357$349.8610% → 5%5%10%80%
    Alpha Three $100K3-Step$100K$397$389.068% → 4%4%6%80%
    Alpha Pro 6% $100K2-Step$100K$427$418.466% → 6%3%6%80%
    Alpha One $100K1-Step$100K$497$487.0610%4%6%80%
    Alpha Pro 10% $100K2-Step$100K$497$487.0610% → 5%5%10%80%
    Alpha Pro 8% $100K2-Step$100K$557$545.868% → 5%4%8%80%
    Alpha Swing $100K2-Step$100K$557$545.8610% → 5%5%10%80%
    Alpha Three $200K3-Step$200K$697$683.068% → 4%4%6%80%
    Alpha Pro 6% $200K2-Step$200K$847$830.066% → 6%3%6%80%
    Alpha One $200K1-Step$200K$997$977.0610%4%6%80%
    Alpha Pro 10% $200K2-Step$200K$997$977.0610% → 5%5%10%80%
    Alpha Pro 8% $200K2-Step$200K$1,097$1,075.068% → 5%4%8%80%
    Alpha Swing $200K2-Step$200K$1,097$1,075.0610% → 5%5%10%80%

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    11 matching challenges · $5K$240K accounts · from $49 · up to 75% split

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    MT5
    DXTrade
    ChallengeTypeSizeFeeAfter 2% cashbackTargetsDaily DDMax DDSplit
    2-Step $5K Ability Challenge
    Cheapest
    2-Step$5K$49$48.0210% → 5%7.5%15%75%
    2-Step $10K Ability Challenge2-Step$10K$90$88.210% → 5%7.5%15%75%
    2-Step $15K Ability Challenge2-Step$15K$130$127.410% → 5%7.5%15%75%
    2-Step $30K Ability Challenge2-Step$30K$230$225.410% → 5%7.5%15%75%
    2-Step $60K Ability Challenge2-Step$60K$320$313.610% → 5%7.5%15%75%
    Instant $7.5K Funded TraderInstant Funding$7.5K$329$322.42No target5%10%50%
    2-Step $120K Ability Challenge2-Step$120K$540$529.210% → 5%7.5%15%75%
    Instant $15K Funded TraderInstant Funding$15K$649$636.02No target5%10%50%
    1-Step $120K Ability One1-Step$120K$949$930.0210%5%6%75%
    2-Step $240K Ability Challenge2-Step$240K$1,090$1,068.210% → 5%7.5%15%75%
    Instant $60K Funded TraderInstant Funding$60K$2,399$2,351.02No target5%10%50%

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    46 matching challenges · $5K$200K accounts · from $27 · up to 90% split

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    News tradingExpert advisorsCopy tradingWeekend holding
    MT5
    ChallengeTypeSizeFeeAfter 2% cashbackTargetsDaily DDMax DDSplit
    Instant Starter $5K
    Cheapest
    Instant Funding$5K$27$26.46No target3%5%90%
    3-Step $5K3-Step$5K$30$29.46% → 6%4%8%85%
    2-Step Pro $5K2-Step$5K$36$35.2810% → 4%4%10%85%
    2-Step Standard $5K2-Step$5K$42$41.168% → 4%4%8%85%
    3-Step $10K3-Step$10K$67$65.666% → 6%4%8%85%
    1-Step Standard $5K1-Step$5K$70$68.610%4%6%85%
    2-Step Pro $10K2-Step$10K$79$77.4210% → 4%4%10%85%
    2-Step Classic $5K2-Step$5K$79$77.428% → 5%4%8%85%
    1-Step Pro $5K1-Step$5K$87$85.2610%3%6%85%
    2-Step Standard $10K2-Step$10K$97$95.068% → 4%4%8%85%
    1-Step Standard $10K1-Step$10K$97$95.0610%4%6%85%
    Instant Standard $5KInstant Funding$5K$109$106.82No target3%6%80%
    1-Step Pro $10K1-Step$10K$129$126.4210%3%6%85%
    2-Step Classic $10K2-Step$10K$136$133.288% → 5%4%8%85%
    2-Step Pro $25K2-Step$25K$141$138.1810% → 4%4%10%85%
    3-Step $25K3-Step$25K$147$144.066% → 6%4%8%85%
    Instant Standard $10KInstant Funding$10K$149$146.02No target3%6%80%
    2-Step Standard $25K2-Step$25K$197$193.068% → 4%4%8%85%
    1-Step Standard $25K1-Step$25K$197$193.0610%4%6%85%
    3-Step $50K3-Step$50K$227$222.466% → 6%4%8%85%
    1-Step Pro $25K1-Step$25K$244$239.1210%3%6%85%
    2-Step Pro $50K2-Step$50K$250$24510% → 4%4%10%85%
    2-Step Classic $25K2-Step$25K$264$258.728% → 5%4%8%85%
    2-Step Standard $50K2-Step$50K$297$291.068% → 4%4%8%85%
    1-Step Standard $50K1-Step$50K$297$291.0610%4%6%85%
    Instant Standard $25KInstant Funding$25K$309$302.82No target3%6%80%
    3-Step $100K3-Step$100K$367$359.666% → 6%4%8%85%
    1-Step Pro $50K1-Step$50K$369$361.6210%3%6%85%
    2-Step Classic $50K2-Step$50K$421$412.588% → 5%4%8%85%
    2-Step Pro $100K2-Step$100K$464$454.7210% → 4%4%10%85%
    Instant Standard $50KInstant Funding$50K$479$469.42No target3%6%80%
    2-Step Standard $100K2-Step$100K$497$487.068% → 4%4%8%85%
    1-Step Standard $100K1-Step$100K$497$487.0610%4%6%85%
    3-Step $150K3-Step$150K$517$506.666% → 6%4%8%85%
    3-Step $200K3-Step$200K$667$653.666% → 6%4%8%85%
    2-Step Pro $150K2-Step$150K$692$678.1610% → 4%4%10%85%
    2-Step Classic $100K2-Step$100K$707$692.868% → 5%4%8%85%
    1-Step Pro $100K1-Step$100K$707$692.8610%3%6%85%
    2-Step Standard $150K2-Step$150K$729$714.428% → 4%4%8%85%
    1-Step Standard $150K1-Step$150K$729$714.4210%4%6%85%
    Instant Standard $100KInstant Funding$100K$779$763.42No target3%6%80%
    2-Step Pro $200K2-Step$200K$921$902.5810% → 4%4%10%85%
    2-Step Standard $200K2-Step$200K$997$977.068% → 4%4%8%85%
    1-Step Standard $200K1-Step$200K$997$977.0610%4%6%85%
    Instant Standard $200KInstant Funding$200K$1,195$1,171.1No target3%6%80%
    2-Step Classic $200K2-Step$200K$1,500$1,4708% → 5%4%8%85%

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Yes, most firms require disclosure of EA usage. Some have specific forms or approval processes. Failing to disclose can lead to account termination even if EAs are technically allowed.

    Not necessarily. While the firm may allow EAs in general, they often prohibit specific strategies like grid trading, martingale, high-frequency scalping, or latency arbitrage. Always verify your EA's strategy complies with rules.

    Yes. Some EAs may execute trades during news events, exceed maximum lot sizes, or use prohibited strategies without your awareness. Test thoroughly in demo and understand your EA's logic before using it in evaluations.

    Most EA-friendly firms allow VPS usage for optimal execution. However, some may flag accounts with suspiciously low latency that suggests server-side trading or unfair advantage. Use standard retail VPS services.

    Usually yes, but ensure combined trading activity stays within firm limits for daily trades, lot sizes, and drawdown. Multiple EAs can quickly exceed maximum exposure if not properly configured.

    Cashback applies the same way regardless of trading method. After purchasing your challenge through our affiliate links, you receive a percentage back, reducing your net evaluation cost while testing your automated systems.