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BestPropFirmsIndia

Pay-after-pass prop firms (2026)

These models charge a small start fee, sometimes just $5, and the activation fee only if you pass. If you fail, you've lost very little.

All 10 firms on this list

#FirmScoreStarting priceProfit split
1Blue Guardian logoBlue Guardian7.5/10$52 ($10 setup, balance after passinging)
$5,000 · Buy Now Pay Later
85%Visit firm*
2FundedElite logoFundedElite7.2/10$5 (+ $159 activation fee when funded)
$25,000 · Flash Activation
80%Visit firm*
3Maven Trading logoMaven Trading7.2/10$5 + $40 when funded
$2,000 · Buy Now, Pay Later Challenge
80%Visit firm*
4The5ers logoThe5ers6.7/10$95 + $205 after passing
$100,000 · Bootcamp 3-Step
80%Visit firm*
5Orion Funded logoOrion Funded6.3/10$7 + $69 activation fee
$5,000 · Orion Nova
80%Visit firm*
6Funded Trading Plus logoFunded Trading Plus6.2/10$4 + $179 after passing
$25,000 · Activation Account
80%Visit firm*
7For Traders logoFor Traders5.8/10$29 + $189 activation fee
$25,000 · Pay After Pass
80%Visit firm*
8Atmos Funded logoAtmos Funded5.8/10$5 (+ $79 activation fee when funded)
$10,000 · Nova
80%Visit firm*
9Top One Trader logoTop One Trader5.6/10$7 + $165 activation fee
$25,000 · Nova Challenge
80%Visit firm*
10QT Funded logoQT Funded5.5/10$2.50 + $70 activation fee
$5,000 · QT 1 Step BNPL
80%Visit firm*

Standard prices before coupons, checked on 14 November 2026. Prices change often, so check the firm's own site before paying.

Top three picks

  1. Blue Guardian – 85% split out of the box
  2. FundedElite – News, hedging, martingale and grid allowed
  3. Maven Trading – Rock-bottom entry prices

What qualifies

Included: programs with a start fee plus activation after passing.

The column shows the lowest start fee, with the funding fee in brackets.

Common questions

Which firms offer pay after pass?

10 firms qualify. The best scoring are Blue Guardian, FundedElite, Maven Trading.

Is it more expensive overall?

Nearly always. Start fee plus activation usually exceeds a standard challenge, which makes sense only if you expect a few failed attempts.