The most affordable prop firms for South African traders (2026)

Ranking (15 firms)

#	Firm	Score	100K challenge from	Profit split
1	Blue Guardian	7.5/10	$239 2 Step Nano	85%	Visit firm*
2	Instant Funding	6.2/10	$259 One-Phase Micro	80%	Visit firm*
3	AquaFunded	7.3/10	$279.20 Two Step Pro	90%	Visit firm*
4	FundedElite	7.2/10	$299 Lite 2 Step	80%	Visit firm*
5	Maven Trading	7.2/10	$299 3-Step Challenge	80%	Visit firm*
6	OneFunded	5.0/10	$349 Value	80%	Visit firm*
7	Lark Funding	7.2/10	$370 3-Step Evaluation	80%	Visit firm*
8	Atmos Funded	5.8/10	$379 2-Step Plus	80%	Visit firm*
9	FXIFY	7.3/10	$399 Lightning	90%	Visit firm*
10	The5ers	6.7/10	$405 High Stakes New	80%	Visit firm*
11	Orion Funded	6.3/10	$409 Orion Select	80%	Visit firm*
12	City Traders Imperium	6.5/10	$449 1-Step Challenge	80%	Visit firm*
13	AIFO	4.8/10	$449 2-Step Core	80%	Visit firm*
14	Funding Traders	6.6/10	$459 2-Step Pro6	80%	Visit firm*
15	FundingPips	6.1/10	$466 2 Step Pro	80%	Visit firm*

Standard list prices excluding discount codes, verified on 14 November 2026. Firms revise pricing frequently; please confirm on the firm's website before purchase.

Our three leading choices

1. Blue Guardian – 85% share as standard
2. Instant Funding – Wide range of programmes and sizes
3. AquaFunded – 90% share (100% with an add-on)

Selection criteria

We consider the most affordable $100,000 evaluation (1-, 2- or 3-Step) offering a share of at least 80%.

Instant and pay-after-pass accounts are excluded, as their cost structures differ. Ordered by price.

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