# Best Prop Firm Software in 2026: 20 Platforms Compared

> Best prop firm software in 2026: 20 platforms and back offices compared by layer, with vendors' own dated prices, cost models and who each one suits.

Source: https://www.propexecutor.com/compare/best-prop-firm-software
Published: 2026-10-03
Updated: 2026-10-03
Publisher: PropExecutor

## Key points

- Prop firm software has four layers: trading platform, rule engine, CRM and back office, and checkout, KYC and payouts; full-stack vendors bundle all four.
- Of 20 prop firm vendors checked on 3 October 2026, eight publish a price, from $129 once to €7,000 a month, with PropAccount and PropSuite on revenue shares; twelve price on request.
- Match-Trader lists $2,500/month (white label, basic), $4,000/month (turnkey with prop CRM) and $5,000/month (server) on its turnkey page, checked 3 October 2026.
- PropSuite lists a $2,749 setup fee plus 50% of net profit, a 5% transaction fee and $5 per account sold, and covers trader payouts from its own capital.
- PropExecutor costs $129 to $1,799 once for its terminal, tick-level rule engine, dashboard and API, but has no CRM, checkout, KYC or payouts.

There is no single best prop firm software; the right choice depends on which layers you need. Full-stack vendors such as Match-Trader, Fintatech and FXPropTech bundle a CRM and payments with the platform. PropExecutor covers only the terminal, rule engine, dashboard and API, from $129 once. We compared 20 vendors on 3 October 2026 and group them by fit rather than ranking them.

**Disclosure:** this page is published by the PropExecutor team, and PropExecutor is one of the 20 entries. We score it on the same terms as the others, do not put it first by default, and say where other vendors are the better fit.

## What prop firm software actually includes

A prop firm software stack is the set of tools that lets a firm sell evaluations, run traders through them and manage funded accounts. It has four separate layers:

1. **Trading platform.** The terminal traders log into and the execution behind it, such as MetaTrader 5, cTrader, Match-Trader, DXtrade or TradeLocker.
2. **Rule engine and risk.** The system that tracks each account's profit target, daily loss limit and maximum drawdown, and flags a breach.
3. **CRM, admin and back office.** Trader records, account provisioning, challenge configuration and reporting.
4. **Checkout, KYC and payouts.** Selling the challenge, verifying identity and paying funded traders.

A full-stack or turnkey vendor covers all four layers. Other vendors cover one or two, and the firm assembles the rest. White-label branding sits across these layers; our page on [what a white-label prop firm is and how it works](https://www.propexecutor.com/white-label-prop-firm) explains it.

## How we built this comparison

Every statement about another vendor comes from that vendor's own public page, linked in the tables and checked on 3 October 2026.

- **Not tested.** We have not tested these products and make no claim about their quality, stability or customers.
- **"Not listed" means not on the checked page.** It does not mean the vendor lacks the feature, so ask the vendor directly.
- **Grouped by fit, not ranked.** A turnkey stack and a terminal-only product solve different problems, so we match vendors to situations instead of giving one overall score.
- **Client counts are excluded.** Self-reported client counts on vendor homepages cannot be verified and do not affect placement.

## Market map: prop firm software providers by layer

This matrix lists 20 prop firm technology providers and the layers each one's own page mentions, using the vendor's wording where possible. The Type column is our summary: "platform" means a trading platform vendor; "full stack" means the page lists a CRM plus at least one of checkout, payments, KYC or payouts; "own" or "third-party" says whose trading platform it runs on.

| Vendor | Type | Trading platform | Rules / risk | CRM / admin | Checkout / payments | KYC | Payouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PropExecutor (ours) | Terminal + rule engine | Own white-label terminal (browser, Android) | Rule engine, checked on every tick | Admin panel; no trader CRM | No | No | No |
| [Match-Trader](https://match-trader.com/turnkey-solution/) | Platform + turnkey | Own (web, desktop, mobile, branded apps) | Challenge configuration in prop CRM | Prop CRM | Match2Pay payments | Not listed | Not listed |
| [cTrader](https://www.spotware.com/prop-firms) | Platform | Own (native iOS and Android apps) | Risk management features | Back office; integration with existing CRMs | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| [MetaTrader 5](https://www.metatrader5.com/en/brokers) | Platform (broker licences) | Own (Entry, Standard, Enterprise licences) | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| [TradeLocker](https://tradelocker.com/white-label-trading-platform/) | Platform | Own white-label | Not listed | Back office for account management | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| [DXtrade](https://devexperts.com/blog/how-to-start-a-prop-trading-firm-ins-and-outs/) | Platform | Own white-label | Not listed | Integrations with CRM | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| [Quadcode](https://quadcode.com/prop-firm) | Full stack, own platform | Own (desktop, web) | Risk management and dealing desk | Back office; CRM integration | 100+ payment providers | KYC integration | Not listed |
| [Fintatech](https://fintatech.com/prop-firm/) | Full stack, own platform | Own | Real-time risk management | CRM and admin portal | Not listed | KYC (in CRM and admin portal) | Back office with payouts |
| [Propriotec](https://propriotec.com/white-label-prop-firm) | Full stack, own or third-party | HYPTRADER, or MT4, MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, TradeLocker | Risk engine, challenge engine | White-label CRM | Stripe, crypto, wire | KYC | Payouts |
| [PropAccount](https://propaccount.com/pricing) | Full stack, third-party | MT5, cTrader or DXtrade | Risk engine | Admin dashboard and CRM | Payments integration | KYC integration | White Label I: no payout liability for the firm |
| [PropSuite](https://propsuite.com) | Full stack, vendor-funded | White-label trader experience | Not listed | Admin and CRM | Payments | KYC (Veriff) | Covered from PropSuite's own capital |
| [YourPropFirm](https://yourpropfirm.com/) | Full stack, third-party | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade, Match-Trader | Risk and rule engine | Admin and CRM | 12+ payment providers | KYC and sanctions screening | Trader portal with payouts |
| [FXPropTech](https://fxproptech.com/pricing.html) | Full stack, third-party | MT4, MT5, TradingView integrations | Risk management | Admin CRM | Payment processing | KYC tools | Not listed |
| [FPFX Tech](https://fpfxtech.com/) | Full stack, third-party | MT4, MT5, cTrader, DXtrade, TradeLocker, Rithmic, Match-Trader | Risk management, account monitoring | Trader dashboards | E-commerce, payment integrations | KYC and AML integrations | Not listed |
| [Hashcodex](https://www.hashcodex.com/white-label-prop-trading-software) | Full stack, third-party | MT4, MT5, TradeLocker, cTrader | Challenges, risk monitoring | CRM and back office | Not listed | KYC and AML | Payouts |
| [Swiset](https://swiset.com/for-prop-firms) | Full stack, third-party | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker, Match-Trader | Challenge automation, risk management | Back office | Checkout | KYC | Payouts |
| [Trade Tech Solutions](https://www.tradetechsolutions.io/) | Full stack, third-party | cTrader, MT4, MT5, TradeLocker, DXtrade, Match-Trader, futures platforms | Risk management | Prop CRM, back office | E-commerce, 80+ payment processors | KYC and AML integrations | Not listed |
| [TradeSmarter](https://www.tradesmarter.com/mt4-trading-platform.html) | Evaluations and payouts on MT4/MT5 | MT4 and MT5 integration | Multi-stage evaluations, risk management | Not listed | 300+ payment gateways | KYC and AML tools | Automated payouts |
| [Axcera](https://axcera.io/) | CRM and risk, third-party | MT4, MT5, DXtrade, cTrader, Match-Trader, NinjaTrader, Tradovate, Quantower | RiskGuard risk management | Prop CRM, automated workflows | Not listed | Compliance integrations | Not listed |
| [Prop Pulse (Brokeree)](https://brokeree.com/solutions/prop-pulse/) | Challenge and risk layer | For MT4, MT5 and cTrader | Challenge management, risk management | CRM integration | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |

## The trading platforms: MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, DXtrade, TradeLocker

A trading platform is the software that shows prices, takes orders and holds positions. The five platform vendors publish the following:

- **cTrader.** [Spotware's prop firm page](https://www.spotware.com/prop-firms) lists native iOS and Android apps, a back office, risk management features, the cTrader price feed, free prop trial accounts, and challenge listings and leads on ctrader.com. No price is published.
- **MetaTrader 5.** [MetaQuotes' broker page](https://www.metatrader5.com/en/brokers) lists Entry, Standard and Enterprise licences for brokers. The page does not mention prop firms and publishes no price.
- **Match-Trader.** [Match-Trader's turnkey page](https://match-trader.com/turnkey-solution/) combines its platform with a prop CRM, Match2Pay payments, VWAP-based demo execution and 24/7 support.
- **DXtrade.** [Devexperts' DXtrade blog post](https://devexperts.com/blog/how-to-start-a-prop-trading-firm-ins-and-outs/) describes a white-label platform with CRM, market data and liquidity provider integrations.
- **TradeLocker.** [TradeLocker's white-label page](https://tradelocker.com/white-label-trading-platform/) offers the platform to brokers and prop firms, with a back office and 24/7 technical support. No price is published.

Many of the full-stack vendors in the matrix list integrations with these platforms on their own pages, so choosing a CRM and choosing a platform can be two separate decisions.

## Prop firm software pricing: one-time, monthly or revenue share

Prop firm software is sold under three cost models, sometimes combined: a **one-time** payment, a **monthly licence** (often tiered by account count) or a **revenue share** (a percentage of sales or profit). Of the 20 vendors, eight publish a figure: PropExecutor, FXPropTech, Fintatech, Match-Trader, PropAccount, PropSuite, Quadcode and DXtrade. The other twelve price on request. All figures below are the vendors' own, checked on 3 October 2026.

| Vendor | Cost model | Published figure |
|---|---|---|
| PropExecutor | One-time | Starter $129 (50 accounts), Basic $499 (250), Growth $1,799 (1,250); no setup, monthly or revenue-share fee |
| [FXPropTech](https://fxproptech.com/pricing.html) | Setup + monthly | $1,500, $3,000 or $6,000 setup by plan; $1,000/month (up to 500 accounts), $2,500/month (up to 2,000), $5,000/month (unlimited); $2.50 per account over the limit |
| [Fintatech](https://fintatech.com/prop-firm/) | Setup + monthly | €1,000 to €3,000 setup by plan; €0/month up to 50 accounts on Starter (then €1,000/month), €1,750/month (350), €3,500/month (750), €7,000/month (1,600); €4.50 to €9.90 per account over the limit |
| [Match-Trader](https://match-trader.com/turnkey-solution/) | Monthly | $2,500/month (white label, basic), $4,000/month (white label, turnkey with prop CRM), $5,000/month (server); setup not published |
| [PropAccount](https://propaccount.com/pricing) | Setup + revenue share | $3,000 setup; 30% of gross sales (White Label I) or 50% of net revenue (White Label II and custom plans) |
| [PropSuite](https://propsuite.com) | Setup + revenue share + fees | $2,749 setup; $0/month plus 50% of net profit, a 5% transaction fee and $5 per account sold |
| [Quadcode](https://quadcode.com/prop-firm) | Setup; recurring not published | From $17.5k (white label); from $150k (built from scratch) |
| [DXtrade](https://devexperts.com/blog/how-to-start-a-prop-trading-firm-ins-and-outs/) | Not stated | "The basic DXtrade package costs just $5,000" (blog, January 2024); does not say whether one-time or recurring |
| [Axcera](https://axcera.io/) | Licence, no revenue share | Amount not published |
| [YourPropFirm](https://yourpropfirm.com/) | Usage-based tiers, no revenue share | Amounts not published |
| [Propriotec](https://propriotec.com/white-label-prop-firm) | Flat monthly, scales with active accounts | Amount not published |
| [Hashcodex](https://www.hashcodex.com/white-label-prop-trading-software) | Monthly or one-time licence, by quote | Not published |
| [TradeSmarter](https://www.tradesmarter.com/mt4-trading-platform.html) | SaaS licence, revenue share or volume-based, by quote | Not published |
| [Trade Tech Solutions](https://www.tradetechsolutions.io/) | No revenue share unless the firm asks for one | Not published |
| [FPFX Tech](https://fpfxtech.com/), [Swiset](https://swiset.com/for-prop-firms), [Prop Pulse](https://brokeree.com/solutions/prop-pulse/), [cTrader](https://www.spotware.com/prop-firms), [MetaTrader 5](https://www.metatrader5.com/en/brokers), [TradeLocker](https://tradelocker.com/white-label-trading-platform/) | On request | Not published |

### How to compare the cost models

Each model grows differently, so annualise every quote before comparing:

- **Monthly licence:** annual cost = monthly fee × 12 + setup fee + overage. Example: a firm on a $1,000/month tier pays $12,000 a year in recurring fees before setup. FXPropTech's $1,000/month tier covers up to 500 accounts, with a setup fee of $1,500 to $6,000 depending on plan.
- **Revenue share:** annual cost = percentage × the base the vendor names (gross sales, net revenue or net profit). The cost rises with sales, and the base matters as much as the percentage.
- **One-time:** PropExecutor's Basic plan costs $499 once for 250 accounts, with no recurring fee.

These totals are not like-for-like. FXPropTech's page lists an admin CRM, KYC tools and payment processing; PropExecutor includes none of those, so add the cost of separate CRM, checkout, KYC and payout tools to any PropExecutor total. Our guide to [the full cost of running a prop firm platform](https://www.propexecutor.com/blog/prop-firm-platform-cost) walks through that calculation.

## MetaTrader licensing and US rules

[PropAccount says](https://propaccount.com/resources/blog/the-best-prop-firm-technology/) that MetaTrader integration requires separate licensing from MetaQuotes with substantial setup and ongoing fees, and that unauthorised shared servers carry compliance risks. The same PropAccount article says DXtrade and Match-Trader are fully compliant options for US-based clients. That is a vendor's own statement, and we have not verified it.

Platform licensing, licensing of the firm itself, consumer rules and payment rules differ by country and change over time. Treat any vendor's compliance claim as a starting point and get professional legal advice for your jurisdiction. Our overview of [whether you need a licence to start a prop firm](https://www.propexecutor.com/blog/do-you-need-a-license-to-start-a-prop-firm) sets out the questions to ask.

## Which prop firm software fits each situation

Each line below is based only on what the vendor's own page says, checked 3 October 2026.

| Vendor | May suit a firm that wants... |
|---|---|
| Match-Trader | A managed turnkey stack on one vendor's platform, with prop CRM, Match2Pay and 24/7 support at a published monthly price |
| PropSuite | The vendor to supply trader capital and cover payouts, in return for 50% of net profit plus fees |
| PropAccount | A set-up stack on MT5, cTrader or DXtrade paid mainly through revenue share; White Label I says no payout liability for the firm |
| Fintatech | An own-platform full stack including hosting, KYC and payouts, with published monthly tiers |
| FXPropTech | A full stack over MT4, MT5 or TradingView integrations, with published monthly tiers |
| Quadcode | An enterprise white label or a built-from-scratch platform, with a large upfront budget |
| Propriotec | A full stack on its own HYPTRADER platform or a third-party one, priced as a flat monthly fee |
| YourPropFirm | CRM, rules, KYC and payouts over a platform it already uses, without a revenue share |
| Axcera | CRM and risk tools across forex and futures platforms, including NinjaTrader, Tradovate and Quantower |
| FPFX Tech | E-commerce, KYC and trader dashboards over many platforms, including Rithmic for futures |
| Trade Tech Solutions | CRM, e-commerce and website design, with futures platforms among its integrations |
| Swiset | A trader portal with checkout, KYC and payouts over MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradeLocker or Match-Trader |
| Hashcodex | Onboarding, CRM, KYC and payouts over MT4, MT5, TradeLocker or cTrader, with a monthly or one-time licence |
| TradeSmarter | Multi-stage evaluations and automated payouts on MT4 and MT5, with a choice of pricing models |
| Prop Pulse | A challenge and risk layer for a firm already on MT4, MT5 or cTrader |
| cTrader | A platform with native mobile apps, its own price feed and challenge listings on ctrader.com |
| MetaTrader 5 | A broker-licensed platform taken directly from MetaQuotes |
| DXtrade | A white-label platform with CRM, market data and liquidity integrations |
| TradeLocker | A white-label platform with a back office for account management |
| PropExecutor | The lowest upfront, one-time cost for a terminal, rule engine, dashboard and API, with its own CRM, checkout, KYC and payout tools |

### Where other vendors are stronger than PropExecutor

- **Bundled business tools.** Full-stack vendors bundle a trader CRM, storefront or checkout, KYC and payouts. PropExecutor does none of these, so a firm using it needs separate tools.
- **Vendor-funded payouts.** PropSuite and PropAccount's White Label I describe models in which the firm does not carry payout liability. PropExecutor never pays traders.
- **Platform choice.** Many full-stack vendors let a firm pick between MT5, cTrader, Match-Trader, DXtrade or TradeLocker.
- **Futures and desktop.** Futures-platform integrations and desktop apps appear on other vendors' pages. PropExecutor runs in the browser and on Android.
- **Trader acquisition.** cTrader lists challenge listings and leads on ctrader.com.

### Where PropExecutor is stronger

- **Upfront cost.** PropExecutor's Starter plan costs $129 once for 50 trading accounts, the lowest upfront price among the vendors that publish one, though those vendors include more layers. Fintatech's Starter tier is €0/month up to 50 accounts but carries a €1,000 to €3,000 setup fee by plan.
- **Flat cost per account.** Every PropExecutor trading account uses one credit whatever its size, so a $5K and a $200K evaluation cost the firm the same, and credits never expire.
- **Rules on every tick.** The PropExecutor rule engine checks each account's rules on every price tick, and versioned rule sets let a firm change rules for new accounts without touching running ones.
- **Built-in dashboard and API.** Each terminal includes a prop dashboard, and a REST and WebSocket API comes on every plan. Our piece on [open versus closed prop firm platforms](https://www.propexecutor.com/blog/prop-firm-open-vs-closed-platform) explains why API access matters.
- **Raw spreads.** Orders fill against live cTrader prices with raw spreads in simulated accounts. PropExecutor is not a broker and does not place real orders on a market.

## Red flags when choosing a provider

- **No written quote.** Get the setup fee, recurring fee, overage and any revenue share in writing before you sign.
- **Undefined revenue share.** Check whether a share is taken on gross sales, net revenue or net profit.
- **Unclear payout liability.** Confirm who carries payout liability and who owns trader data.
- **No exit route.** Ask how you would export accounts and traders if you later move vendor.
- **Unverified claims.** Do not rely on self-reported client counts or compliance claims without your own checks.

Our [buyer's checklist for choosing a prop firm platform](https://www.propexecutor.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-prop-firm-platform) turns these checks into questions to put to each vendor, and our [vendor-by-vendor comparison pages](https://www.propexecutor.com/compare) go deeper on individual platforms.

## Last verified and changelog

- **Last verified:** 3 October 2026.
- **3 October 2026:** first published. Every vendor figure and feature was checked against the linked vendor page.

Prices and features change, so confirm them with each vendor before you commit. Running a prop firm carries commercial, operational and regulatory risk whichever software you choose.

If the terminal-and-rules lane fits your plan, [compare PropExecutor's three one-time plans](https://www.propexecutor.com/pricing).

## Frequently asked questions

### Which prop firm software includes KYC, payouts and checkout?

Among vendor pages checked on 3 October 2026, YourPropFirm, Propriotec, Swiset and Hashcodex list KYC and payouts, and Swiset also lists checkout. Fintatech lists KYC with payouts in its back office, and TradeSmarter lists KYC tools and automated payouts. PropExecutor includes none of these and works alongside separate tools.

### Can I start a prop firm without buying a CRM?

Yes. A firm can run on a trading terminal and rule engine and use separate tools for selling challenges, KYC and payouts. PropExecutor works this way: the firm creates traders and accounts in its admin panel and issues logins, while sign-ups and payments happen outside the platform. Full-stack vendors bundle the CRM instead.

### How long does it take to launch a prop firm on new software?

Launch time depends on company setup, payments, legal review and each vendor's onboarding, not only the software. PropFirmsTech, a vendor not in our tables, states a 14-day launch on its own site; that is its claim and unverified. With PropExecutor the firm builds nothing to launch, but the business setup still takes its own time.